The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

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The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

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Duration
3 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

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.

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]

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you will do

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 min
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 h
Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti
Conclude your Roman adventure at the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core. Originally founded in the 4th century, this lesser-known church sits atop ancient Roman ruins and unveils layers of religious history. Marvel at magnificent Baroque frescoes, early Christian mosaics, and the remains of a secretive titulus—an early site for underground Christian worship. Venture beneath the basilica to explore centuries-old ruins and witness Rome’s evolving spiritual story.
30 min

Meeting point

In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.

End point: The After Hours Tour ends at Piazza Barberini.; Tours starting at 9:20am or 2:00pm end at the Capuchin Crypts.; Tours starting at 9:30am or 2:20pm end at San Martino ai Monti.

Important information

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