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
4,988 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must try this tour!
David H,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and had a great sense of humor. This is something everyone should consider doing.
Crypto ans catacombs
Roam19336999130,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating and informative. Great guides, as always. Wish there had been more time at the crypts.
Great tour, friendly guide
H5537VVmels,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really informative and interesting tour. Our tour guide was super friendly!
Andrea was so...
Kimberley V,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrea was so knowledgeable. He apparently knows his stuff and loves his job. He gave us a lot of history and stories on this tour. We definitely know a lot more about Roman history than when we started
Liviana was knowledgeable...
Cassandra P,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Liviana was knowledgeable and informative. You can tell she genuinely enjoyed sharing the stories with us. The tour was great and showed a different side to Rome and its history.
Enjoyable and interesting tour. Well worth doing.
Karen R,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Very enjoyable and interesting. Our guide Caterina (City Wanders) was really good. She was informative, interesting and lovely. Definitely worth doing when in Rome.
Fantastic experience
Jeanette M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip with a real insight to Roman history The wonder tour representative was really knowledgeable and it was obvious she loves her job (Alexandra)
Amazing experience with Antonino
martinastrong,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience on this tour definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. We started at the Fontana del Tritone, then visited the Catacombs, the Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti, and finished at the Capuchin Crypt, which was definitely the highlight. The bone displays were amazing. Our guide Antonino was brilliant, really knew his stuff and was clearly passionate about the history. Would definitely recommend.
Catacombs and crypt tour
Angela D,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowlegable guide, well worth it, excellent experience, would highly recommend this tour. Some walking required.
Emiliano was an amazing...
Shawna G,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Emiliano was an amazing tour guide. He kept us actively engaged in a tight space. The three stops were very different but connected them back.
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