Walking Tours

Capuchin Crypt & Roman Catacombs Guided Tour & Transfers

Crypt of the Capuchin Friars in Rome, featuring walls adorned with human skulls and bones.

Visitors descending stairs into Capuchin Crypt with guide in Rome.

Catacombs passage with frescoes, Rome guided tour.

Tour guide speaking to visitors on a bus at Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome.

Duration

1 hr - 3 hrs 30 mins

Open today

9:00am - 5:00pm

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Guided tour

Transfers available

4.3/5(1,097)

Anthony B

Family

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Last week

Very nice city tour that includes transport. Meetup spot is very convenient. Alberto was our guide and he is very passionate about the history and culture of Rome. Ask him anything! This tour is also family friendly. We brought out 12 y.o. and he loved it.

Jeska W

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A big thanks to Alberto for taking us on our tour. His knowledge was thorough however what I personally liked was how professional he was and the passion he showed with us with good energy. Thanks Alberto and City Wonders! T&J - Australia.

Bruno D

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Awsome tour !!!! The guide was super clear and fun. Very long your and totally worth it. Very personal, explained and impressive views and access. Well planned !!!!! Highly recommend.

Hans-peter M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The museum was very interesting; the crypt was, as expected, spooky but also awe-inspiring. Thanks to the admission management, the crowds were kept under control. Unfortunately, the trip on the Hop-On Bus was marred by an excessively long stop at Termini.

Rossana C

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Emiliano was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! So friendly, authentic, and with a wonderful sense of humor. We learned so many interesting things from him, and thanks to him we will always remember the Capuchin Crypt and the Catacombs as an outstanding experience. Highly recommended! ❤️ And Emiliano: we’re sorry we didn’t join the church visit afterwards, we were hungry, grumpy, and whining like little kids 🤣 so we thought we’d just visit it over the next few days instead. It truly had nothing to do with you. We would choose you again anytime as our tour guide in Rome! 🌷❤️

Rodney W

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Our Catacombs tour was a great experience. Maria is an intelligent and funny guide. She is well rehearsed in the history of the area. She was captivatingly interesting to listen to. She was even kind enough to give additional directions to the subway at the end. We definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the Catacombs! Although no pictures are permitted in the catacombs there is plenty of other areas to take photos for memories.

Explore two of Rome’s most unique underground sites in a single afternoon—ideal for time-strapped travelers.

Start at Piazza Barberini and travel by AC coach with a tour host—skip the hassle of arranging separate tickets and transport.

Explore the Capuchin Crypt with an audio guide before visiting one of Rome’s catacombs with a licensed expert.

Upgrade to include the hidden Basilica of San Nicola or a city guide app for more stories across Rome.

Guided tour of Callixtus Catacombs, Capuchin Crypt with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Italian, German, or Spanish-speaking guide

Round-trip transfers to the Catacombs

City guide app for Rome (as per option selected)

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Food & beverages

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What our guests say
Hans-peter M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The museum was very interesting; the crypt was, as expected, spooky but also awe-inspiring. Thanks to the admission management, the crowds were kept under control. Unfortunately, the trip on the Hop-On Bus was marred by an excessively long stop at Termini.
Anthony B
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Very nice city tour that includes transport. Meetup spot is very convenient. Alberto was our guide and he is very passionate about the history and culture of Rome. Ask him anything! This tour is also family friendly. We brought out 12 y.o. and he loved it.
Jeska W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A big thanks to Alberto for taking us on our tour. His knowledge was thorough however what I personally liked was how professional he was and the passion he showed with us with good energy. Thanks Alberto and City Wonders! T&J - Australia.
Bruno D
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Awsome tour !!!! The guide was super clear and fun. Very long your and totally worth it. Very personal, explained and impressive views and access. Well planned !!!!! Highly recommend.
Stefano M
Family
Verified booking
2 days ago
The Capuchin Crypt is really interesting, the catacombs are an adventure, and our guide, Emiliano, is the BEST

This tour covers Rome’s eeriest underground sites—without having to plan a thing.

Getting started

Meet your group and host at Piazza Barberini. Board an AC coach to begin your tour.

What to expect

Capuchin Crypt

A Baroque ossuary under Santa Maria della Concezione.

Explore six chapels decorated with the bones of 4,000 friars.

Hear about Capuchin beliefs via an included audio guide.

Catacombs (St. Callixtus, Domitilla, or St. Sebastian)

You’ll visit one catacomb, depending on the day.

Join a licensed guide underground.

Walk through frescoed tombs and learn about early Christian burials.

Optional: Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere

Some tours include a stop here—a lesser-known church built over ancient Roman temples.

Once the tour ends, you’ll return to central Rome by the same coach.

Your coach returns you to central Rome after the tour concludes.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time for check-in and boarding.

You’ll visit one of the following catacombs based on the day of your tour. St. Callixtus Catacombs is open Thursday to Tuesday and closed on Wednesdays. Domitilla Catacombs is open Wednesday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays. St. Sebastian Catacombs is open daily.

The specific catacomb visited depends on operational availability and closure days. Your guide will confirm which one is scheduled on the day of your tour.

The tour includes stairs and uneven terrain and is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered due to religious site requirements.

Photography is not allowed inside the crypt or catacombs.

The catacombs stay cool (~15°C). Carry a light jacket for comfort.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Touristation Aracoeli.

Address: Touristation Aracoeli, Piazza d'Aracoeli, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy.

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