The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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.
What‘s Included
Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach
Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
English-speaking guide
Rome Catacombs Entrance Ticket
Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti [Not in the After Hour Option]
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
After-Hours Tour – 2h30
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Exclusive Evening Tour Option: Choose this option for an exclusive tour at 5pm, after the public has left the Catacombs of Rome
Group Tour
Group Tour: with an expert English-speaking guide, up to 25 guests. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Private Tour
Private Tour: Choose this option for an Intimate tour with your small group, up to 7 people Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Hotel Pick-upl : This option provides the comfort and convenience of personalised hotel pickup
Reviews
5,098 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Crypts and Catacombs with CityWonders
M7678GCbrucem,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alan was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and interjected humor. Highly recommend.
Crypts catacombs and bus
Sneezie B,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall fun, the crypts were creepy and cool! Catacombs were interesting and educational. Cost is a bit high for what your get, the tour is in two spots, you are bussed between which eats into tour time. Plan for 3 full house in part due to said bussing above.
Excellent tour..
Amanda C,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is excellent and the guide Heather really knew her stuff and was very entertaining when delivering the information. The tour itself was fascinating and we thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.....would highly recommend
Crypts and Catacombs
danrO5497UO,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was amazing and both of our guides were very personable and knowledgeable. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this tour!
From the meeting point to the drop off the tour was excellent our guide Cat was fantastic lots of facts and information
russellanderson121,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, the guide Cat was brilliant and Venus unbelievable some much information and facts along with the right amount of fun , a wonderful experience we would highly recommend this tour
Alan was an excellent...
KELLY L,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alan was an excellent guide. He was engaging and very informative about the history of the catacombs and crypts. Highly recommend Alan.
This was so, so, so cool....
Haley S,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so, so, so cool. Definitely felt like a once in a lifetime experience. Our guides Alan, Fate, and Matthew were all so knowledgeable. I would recommend eating a breakfast before the tour, as it’s a long way until lunch!
Informative tour that...
Robert R,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour that gives insight to an unusual annd historic part of Rome. Our tour guide, Fede was organized, knowledgeable and friendly. The bus was ride to the crypts was very comfortable
Something different
Andrea M,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very well run tour, we had both Sabina and Cat as guides and they were both very knowledgeable and friendly. Tour was something different, very interesting and the catacombs were fascinating
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stevedQ6527WM,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun. Different. Guides had great senses of humor and patience with my “Dad Jokes” Half the fun was Fabrizio’s driving expertise!
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