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Roman Catacombs, Capuchin Crypts, & Basilica of San Nicola Guided Tour

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Peel off the many layers of Rome as you go underground to discover the ancient city. This unique tour showcases how Rome developed through the ages and how many historic sites can be found below the foundations of the Eternal City.

Highlights

  • Visit three iconic landmarks all on the same day for an inside peek at Rome's history. Travel comfortably in an AC coach vehicle.

  • You'll be accompanied by an expert English-speaking historian guide, who will give insider tips and information.

  • Visit the eerie Christian Catacombs, the Capuchin ‘Bone Chapel’, and the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere.

  • At the Catacombs, discover frescoes, iconography, and burial places decorated with skeletal remains.

  • Uncover the ruins of ancient temples beneath the Basilica of San Nicola and admire the Forum of Holitorium, an ancient vegetable market.

  • Gawk at the Capuchin Bone Crypt decorated with skeletal remains of over 4,000 friars.

Inclusions

  • Half-day guided tour of Roman crypts and catacombs

  • Expert English-speaking tour guide

  • Small groups of 16 people or less

  • Entry to Museum and Crypts of Capuchins

  • Audio guided tour of the Museum and Crypts of Capuchins

  • Entry to Roman Catacombs

  • Entry to Basilica of San Nicola

  • All transfers in an air-conditioned coach bus

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Portugal and over 11 countries have loved this experience
PAPIS Delphine

Papis

4/5

Feb, 2024

Everything was really top-notch, but the only downside was that the place where we left and where we were dropped off at the end of the tour was on the opposite side of town, and we weren't warned, so it was rush hour and a real pain to get out of the city at that time of day.
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Ben Hartley

Ben

4/5

Dec, 2023

Our guide & the experience itself. Our guide Alan, was very knowledgable, personable and quite witty. He kept what was a quite strange, & unusual experience quite light and easy going.
Harriet Frances Telford

Harriet

3/5

Nov, 2023

The best part of this tour was the catacombs with a lovely knowledgable guide. We were disappointed to be put on a full coach with another group rather than move as a smaller group between venues which meant some waiting around and where was the concert /music that was mentioned in the write up??
Mie Andersen

Mie

5/5

Aug, 2023

It was great!! We got the great guide and great experiences. The guide told us a lot of stories and each site's histories. It was owesome and difficult to get the information from history books. We'd like to visit Rome again in the future. Best regards, Mie
GEORGES DANIEL

Georges

5/5

Nov, 2023

The discovery of an unusual and captivating Rome with a highly committed guide
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The sacred Christian catacombs

On a private AC bus, you'll visit the extensive Christian Catacombs, dug out of the ground some 2000 years ago. Follow your historian guide through the network of sacred tunnels associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. Descend into the labyrinthian corridors carved into the soft volcanic rock as you discover intriguing iconography, fascinating frescoes, and breathtaking burial grounds.

Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere

Below the altar of the church, discover the Forum Holitorium. Nestled along the Tiber, this historic market bustled with commercial and religious activities in ancient Rome. Wander its streets, tracing the path of triumphal parades, and explore temples like the awe-inspiring Temple of Janus and the sacred Temple of Juno Sospita. Here, you can admire the resilience of ancient columns and stunning frescoes standing tall through fire and flood.

The Capuchin crypts

Head next to the Capuchin Museum: an attraction that houses Caravaggio’s painting of St. Francis and many artifacts from their history of creating altruistic projects around the world. Lined along the rear end of the museum is the unique Capuchin Crypts: the resting places of 4000 Capuchin Friars, whose bones were used in the European tradition of Momento Mori (decorative features to imbibe a sense of detachment from life!)

What's not allowed

  • Photography is not allowed in the sites visited on this tour, due to their religious nature.

Additional information

  • Please note that the endpoint for this tour can be either Piazza Barberini or at the exit of San Nicola in Carcere.

  • Tours inside Capuchin Crypts will be with audio guides instead of a guided tour as per new rules imposed by the Capuchin Crypts.

  • Stops on this itinerary include religious sites, and attire must be appropriate for the visit.

  • Strict Dress Code: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Failure to do so will result in denied entry.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.

  • If you have purchased reduced price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid Student IDs.

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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