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
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
Options
Guided Tour in English
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
Guided Tour in Spanish
Private Tour in English
Private Tour in English: 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
4,880 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
Michelle P,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From start to finish our tour guide Alan was great, very informative and very patient with asking and answering all our questions , not too bad for walking as we did get a rest on the bus between each place we went to which very good value for the price , crypts were awesome , we felt very comfortable with our tour guide and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone staying in Rome , we used the city of wonders
Alllisandra (spelling?)...
Denise Z,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alllisandra (spelling?) was fantastic! She explained everything so well before we went into the Roman Crypts. Her partner, I think Sylvia, explained more things on the bus on the way to the Catacombs. The guide in the Catacombs, can’t remember his name, was excellent! I was absolutely astonished with the size of the Catacombs. Just unreal and hard to believe all of that was underground. The final stop was at a church, where we went down into the section under the church. And again, Allisandra explained everything thoroughly. I would highly recommend this tour!
Misleading and Just About Fine
Alex C,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Whilst this tour was ultimately an average experience, I would not recommend it for its large group size, disappointing tour elements, and irrelevant third stop. Firstly, the tour posting very clearly states that the tour group maximum size is 25: this is not the case. At our meeting point approximately 40+ plus people had gathered, whereupon we were split into two "groups" with a guide each. However, the groups stayed largely together and we were released into the Capuchin Crypts at the same time which caused crowding. Later after departing the bus taking us to the Catacombs, we were very surprised that our group of 40+ would be taken through the catacombs in a single group with one guide. It was cramped and overcrowded as a result, and we definitely felt that we were missing our guide's commentary when we were stuck at the back simply because of how large the group was. The only time when the two groups actually seperated was at the final stop which I will discuss more below. Secondly, the actual tour element was disappointing. At the Capuchin Crypts we were given the standard audio guide that all visitors to the Crypts could receive. We were then told that we had approximately 40 minutes which we quickly realised meant that we probably could not actually get through all of that audio guide without skipping through. Also, I believe the Catacombs tour was actually given by a Catacombs tour guide instead of the provider's own guides. This was fine, but it felt strange booking a tour guide through a provider who then just hand you off to another venue's own tour guide (or audio guide). Also mentioning again that the overcrowding let down this element of the tour significantly and it also felt somewhat rushed. Finally, the third stop felt largely irrelevant and tacked on. Whilst our guide's commentary was informative, it didn't feel like a location that benefitted from having a guide nor did it feel particularly connected with the rest of the tour. Sadly it felt like this was an addition simply to pad out the tour length. To sum up, we think these locations are worth visiting but ultimately booking this tour is probably not the best way to see them. If we had known that the tour group size was going to be in its 40s, we simply would not have booked this experience. I think it is much better to visit these sites at your own leisure and pace to fully soak them in.
An odd day among the dead
Michael S,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a very odd experience. Great guide. Different kind of tour. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmm
Thank you
Nicole B,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paula was amazing and very informative. Great customer service easy to ask questions.and beyond informative, didn't feel rushed was able to take time
This was a very enjoyable...
Katherine K,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very enjoyable tour! Our guide, Frederica (Lola), was so lovely and knowledgeable. She was genuinely excited to share her city with us and gave us so much history of the things we saw. The group was a little large, even with two guides.
Fantastic tour, this should be on everyone's list!
Jane N,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was so much more than we expected. It was a great experience! Andrea and Allain provided a lot of information on everything we saw. They were very nice, and answered many questions. The Crypts and Catacombs were unlike anything we'd seen before, and the church was a beautiful site to round out the tour. Thank you for a great afternoon!
We enjoyed this tour and...
Stephanie A,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this tour and learned a lot of fascinating history. Our guide Alain was very knowledgeable and gave us good recommendations for other things to do in Rome as well.
Great tour
Richard O,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well layed out and no ambiguities for the tour. Saw what we hoped for and more. Great clarification on the catacombs and how they were used. Andrew was very informative - a great guide.
Very interesting tour,...
Dustin C,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour, our guide Andrea was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. I really had no idea what this tour was when booking but iy ended up being one of the more liked one tours im Rome by my family. Highly recommend
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