Roman Catacombs Tour

Step into the Capuchin Crypt, where art, faith, and mortality intertwine in six ornate chapels made entirely of human bones.

Enter at your appointed times slot with an audio guide that brings every symbol, story, and chapel to life at your own pace.

Marvel at intricate designs crafted from skulls, femurs, and vertebrae — each telling a story of devotion, humility, and the passage of time.

Explore themed chambers like the Crypt of the Three Skeletons and Crypt of the Resurrection, symbolizing death, judgment, and hope of eternal life.

Discover centuries-old Capuchin traditions, sacred relics, and artworks including Courtois’ Mary with Child and the Souls of Purgatory.

Journey beneath Rome to explore its most mysterious sites — the Capuchin Crypt and Christian Catacombs.

Skip the long queues and access sacred underground chambers that reveal early Christian life, faith, and burial traditions.

Travel effortlessly between locations in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, saving time and avoiding public transport hassles.

Enjoy expert commentary from your guide and discover fascinating connections between Rome’s art, spirituality, and history.

Get easy transfers in an open-top bus from city centre to the catacombs located on the outskirts. Skip the ticket lines at the entrance, making this one of the easiest ways to explore the underground sites.

Tours are available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian.

Visit St. Callixtus (except Wednesdays) or Domitilla (except Tuesdays) catacombs with a licensed guide who shares the stories of early Christians buried here.

Add on a visit to the Capuchin Crypt and see the skeletons of the Capuchin friars, earning the crypt its famous moniker the 'Bone Chapel'.

Group size is capped at 25, making it easier to follow and engage, even underground.

Note: The Capuchin Crypt will be toured independently, although an audio guide will be provided for context.

Skip the ticket lines and step straight into the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, with an audio guide included for a self-paced visit.

Encounter six chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars, arranged in striking Baroque patterns.

The audio guide reveals the crypt’s history, the Capuchin order’s traditions, and the meaning behind the bone displays.

Dive into the Capuchin Museum to explore the rituals and cultural heritage of this unique religious community.

Opt for a guided tour of the Roman catacombs, including one-way transfer, for a deeper look at early Christian history.

Journey underground into Rome’s mysterious Catacombs, an ancient Christian burial site dating back to the 2nd century AD.

Explore a maze of tunnels carved deep into volcanic rock, guided by an expert storyteller who brings centuries of history to life.

Skip the lines and make the most of your time with a fully guided small-group experience available in multiple languages.

Visit either the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (all days except Wednesdays) or Domitilla (only Wednesdays), both among the oldest and most sacred sites in the city.

Hear fascinating tales of faith, persecution, and art in these hidden sanctuaries of early Christianity.

Skip the lines and walk straight into one of Rome’s most sacred underground sites with a licensed guide.

Tour the final resting place of early Christian martyrs and popes as you explore 3rd-century tunnels and crypts in a language of your choosing.

Hear the meaning behind ancient symbols etched into the walls, and the stories of the people buried here.

A small-group format and five language options make this an intimate, accessible experience for all travelers.

Did you know? Over half a million early Christians were buried here, including 16 popes.

Upgrade to get transfers to and from the catacombs to bypass the hassle of navigating public transport in Rome.

Descend 30 meters beneath Rome to explore centuries-old tunnels where early Christians once worshipped in secret.

Navigate the maze safely with your guide, who doubles as your storyteller and compass through the sprawling underground labyrinth.

See where popes were laid to rest and uncover frescoes, including one of Rome’s earliest depictions of Christ, hidden deep within the catacombs.

Upgrade for convenience with round-trip transfers from a central Rome meeting point—so you can skip the travel planning and dive straight into exploration.

Skip the ticket lines and step straight into Domitilla’s 17km maze: Rome’s only catacombs with a still-standing underground basilica.

Hear untold stories from your guide as you uncover stunning frescoes like ‘Daniel with the lions’ and 'Noah’s Ark,' plus the shift from pagan to Christian burials.

Descend 30 meters to explore a rare semi-underground basilica, built to honor the martyrs Nereus and Achilleus.

Take your adventure up a notch with a visit to the eerie Capuchin Crypt, where skulls and bones form haunting art, along with smooth open-bus transfers between sites.

Walk the ancient basalt stones of the Appian Way, the legendary “Queen of Roads” once used by generals, nobles, and traders.

Take in the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella — the grand tomb of a powerful aristocrat whose family held major sway in late Republican Rome.

Stand beneath the soaring arches of Rome’s monumental aqueducts, extraordinary engineering works that kept the ancient city alive and thriving.

Venture into one of Rome’s most meaningful catacombs at last entry, usually the devotion-rich complex linked with centuries of pilgrimage, though some departures may visit the atmospheric Domitilla tunnels instead.

Travel effortlessly between these historic sites aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus.