The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld with Skip-the-Line access to three of the city’s strangest discoveries. Unmask a new side to the Eternal City as you explore the eerie Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, a series of hidden tunnels where early Christian’s practiced their forbidden faith. Then travel beneath Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A dress code is required for entry into some of the sites on this tour. Knees and shoulders must be covered

No photos can be taken inside the venue during the tour

This activity is not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia

Some of the venues may slightly reduce the length of visit in period of high demand.

If you select the "After Hours" Option, starting at 5pm, you tour will last 2.5 hours and will end at Piazza della Repubblica

Please note, on Sundays the Church visits is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities.

Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach

Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum

Rome Catacombs Entrance Ticket

English or Spanish-speaking guide (depending on option selected)

Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti [Not in the After Hour Option]

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars

Your first destination is the Capuchin Crypt. Capuchin monks used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brothers to decorate this somber space in intricate floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of ‘the Bone Chapel’. Here you will be free to explore hearing all the interesting details and the reasons behind such an unusual practice with your audio guide. Open your eyes to the city’s hidden side – and you’ll never see Rome the same way again.

45 minutes•Admission Included

Catacombe Di Domitilla

Your expert historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. You’ll descend into the labyrinthian corridors carved into the soft volcanic rock and discover the frescoes, strange iconography and burial places which doubled as places of worship when the Christians were persecuted.

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Guided Tour in English

Guided Tour in Spanish

Exclusive After Hours Tour

Exclusive Evening Tour Option: Choose this option for an exclusive tour at 5pm, after the public has left the Catacombs of Rome

Reviews

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The Bones!
David H,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a very interesting and educational adventure. Our guide Andreas was an expert in the history of Rome and made the experience a memory that will last a lifetime.
We had two tour guides -...
Susan B,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had two tour guides - both very good and great humor . Kept the interest going with their knowledge and very attentive to everyone's needs .
The first part was the...
Courteney D,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The first part was the Catacombs, that was cool but our guide should have pointed out the one area for skeletons. The church part wasn’t too intriguing luckily it was 15 mins and the Crypt Museum was ok. We got to walk that part on our own so we could go quickly through and not get held up with the rest of the tour group. Sammy was our guide and he was funny, engaging and informative.
Pay attention to the...
anita b,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Pay attention to the details— what to wear and where you are dropped off. The crypt tour itself was a bit alarming … unprepared for what was in the crypt. More detail about what a person would see would have been appreciated. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
Tour of Crypt and Catacombs
Anne B,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tour is very interesting, Alain was incredible. Very knowledgeable and fun! It was also nice to hand out in cooler places. Highly recommend it!