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‘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.
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.
Options
Guided Tour in English
Guided Tour in Spanish
After-Hours Tour – 2h30
Exclusive Evening Tour Option: Choose this option for an exclusive tour at 5pm, after the public has left the Catacombs of Rome
Reviews
4,639 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting view of historic Rome
Steven M,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Catacombs were a new experience for us. Guides were informative and friendly. Church tour showed a house under a church under another church. We saw a lot of history. The Capuchin crypts were an experience also new to us. Because there are no longer any bones or remains in the catacombs, the bones in the Capuchin crypts rounded out the experience. We were not initially aware of the dress code and had to rush back to our hotel to get pants that covered our knees only to find out that the only real requirement was that women cover their shoulders. The long pants, dresses, and skirts requirement seems to be a thing of the past. Even in the Vatican 2 years ago there were many people wearing shorts
Excellent Catacombs tour!
Joan L,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Went with spouse on this tour. Our primary guide Antonio and his colleague Emiliano were excellent. They clearly have exceptional knowledge of the subject and were entertaining and generous with their time…..patient and happy to answer questions and wanted feedback from the group to enhance the experience for us all which was greatly appreciated. All in all a great tour!! Thank you! Joan & Greg Williams
No headphones, poor speaking Englush
Lisa E,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
2.00it was difficult to understand the guide that was supposed to be an English guy. He was nice and informative except difficult to completely understand, the time ran over. It was supposed to be 2 1/2 hours so best to tell the customers exactly how long it will be taking. This was a large group and no headphones, which made it even more difficult to hear.
Cynthia was sweet and...
Florfina F,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Cynthia was sweet and knowledgeable. She provided us with all the context we needed to explore fully. She was keen on keeping the group together and having no a well-rounded experience.
Roman Crypts & Catacombs
Tracey F,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Semhi was a great guide who gave us some amazing insights about the crypts and catacombs. 5/5. Thanks Semhi.
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