Crypts, Bones & Catacombs: An Underground Tour of Rome
3.5 hours
Max 18
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Uncover the history behind Rome's 'City of the Dead'
- Visit the Capuchin Crypt, nicknamed 'The Bone Chapel'
- Journey through the city's labyrinth of catacombs and hear stories of the people buried there long ago
- Travel around the city via private, air-conditioned transport to and from sites
- Drive along the ancient, airy Appian Way (Via Appia Antica), and follow in the footsteps of Romans as far back as 312 B.C
- Stop off at the spectaclar Roman Aqueducts, and learn about one of the greatest achievements of the ancient world
- Sites Visited
- Catacombs of San Sebastiano
- Capuchin Crypt (aka The Bone Chapel)
- Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
- Roman Aqueducts
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Entrance ticket to Catacomb of San Sebastiano
- Entrance ticket to Capuchin Crypt
- Transportation (Minibus with air conditioning)
Take a walk through Rome's underground cemeteries
$75
Free Cancellation
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Verified Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
based on 2168 reviews
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Great
Andy was knowledgeable and courteous, humorous.
Vance ·
Aug 14, 2022
· United States
· Male
· 65 to 74 years
Great
Our guide, Illaria, was very pleasant and knowleadgable. A very interesting experience.
Adriana ·
Aug 05, 2022
· Brazil
· Female
· 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Our Tour Guide was Andrea. Well spoken, extremely knowledgeable of the city, friendly, funny and made our tour well worth it. Our way to San Sebastián, he asked us all to introduce ourselves and made everyone feel welcomed. He highlighted all the interesting facts and places along the route and took time to explain it all so that our 8 yr old could understand it.
He was excellent!
We enjoyed our tour on our last day. Andrea had a colleague who shadowed him to learn how to do a tour. He's an excellent choice to "train" them. Would highly recommend him as a guide.
Thank you Andrea!
Monalisa ·
Jul 28, 2022
· United States
· Female
· 45 to 54 years
Excellent
The tour was excellent and the guide was first class. Well worth the money we spent. I recommend this to anyone who is thinking of going on a walking tour of the catacombs.
Terrence ·
Jul 20, 2022
· Australia
· Male
· 55 to 64 years
Good
The attraction was amazing but was affected by the poor quality of the tour guide unfortunately
Sheri ·
Jul 08, 2022
· Canada
· Female
· 45 to 54 years
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Piazza Barberini. Please meet by the Triton Fountain in the middle of the square. The closest metro stop is Barberini.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
FAQs
Can I take pictures at the sites visited on the Crypts and Catacombs tour?
Taking pictures in the Cappuchin Crypt is strictly prohibited because the monks do not want their dead being photographed. In the Catacombs, pictures are allowed but you are not allowed to shoot any frescoes with flash photography because of the effect that flash has on the paint. Finally, it's totally fine to take photos in San Nicola in Carcere.
I'm claustrophobic, will I be okay on this tour?
The Roman Catacombs are composed of narrow passagways that run deep underground. These can definitely cause problems for people who suffer from claustrophobia.
IMPORTANT: What should I wear?
The Capuchin Crypt is a holy place so attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. It is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas.
Am I guaranteed to visit all three sites on this tour?
Although it is very rare, we advise our clients that San Nicola, which is the last site we visit, is subject to closure during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. If this occurs during your visit, we will run an alternative itinerary including other sites of equal value. End point in this case may vary, however it will always be centrally located. We are unable to provide refunds or discounts for this particular substitution.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
No. Unfortunately, due to site restrictions we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. If you use a wheelchair and book this tour by accident, we are happy to offer you credit for a future tour that is wheelchair accessible anywhere in the world, or a full refund.
