Guided Tours

Catacombs of Domitilla and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfers

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

Catacombs of Domitilla interior with ancient columns and altar, Rome guided tour.

Skulls and monk figures in the Capuchin Crypt, Rome catacombs.

Tourists observing skull cross in Capuchin Crypts, Rome.

Duration

3 hr

Open today

9:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Venture below Rome’s bustling streets into the Domitilla Catacombs and the Capuchin Crypt. Be fascinated on a guided tour with all transport arranged!

3.8/5

(25)

Johan

Dec 2025

Verified booking

So much to like about this tour. The guide, the expérience. Only thing: it could have been longer. Loved being down in the catacombs!

Michael

Sep 2025

Verified booking

The reception at the center and the guide were very friendly. The guided tour of the catacombs was very detailed and good. The museum and the church were exceptional

Skip the stress of navigating—enjoy pre-arranged transfers to these hidden, far-flung sites for a seamless experience.

Venture into the ancient Catacombs of Domitilla or St. Callixtus (Tuesdays only) with a guide, discovering frescoed tombs, underground basilicas, and early Christian burial sites.

Step into the eerie Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of 4,000 friars create haunting memento mori artwork, brought to life with an immersive audio guide.

Half-day tour around Domitilla Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt

Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs with entry (except Tuesday)

Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with entry (only Tuesday)

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

One-way transfers

Entry to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars with audio guide

Guided tour of the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars

Return transfers to Rome

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food & beverages

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Start point
Piazza d'Aracoeli
Get direction
18 min by a/c bus
6 km
1. Catacombs of Domitilla
Tickets included
40 min
22 min by a/c bus
6.8 km
2. Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
Tickets included
End point
Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Juliana
Feb 2026
Verified booking
I liked what I saw, but I feel that there were a couple of things that weren't fully explained when I purchased the package. I arrived at nine o'clock as instructed, but the tour actually started later and they made me watch a video which, although entertaining, could have been shown closer to the start time. They told me that the bus would pick us up at the door of the premises, but in the end we had to walk about 10 minutes to where it was parked. Then we got on a bus where they told us a little about what we were seeing, but it was hard to hear because they didn't have a microphone and you couldn't hear anything on the cobbled streets. When we arrived at the catacombs, the girl from the agency left us with the tour guide there. I found her very informative; she knew a lot, although she made a rather unfortunate comment about Renaissance paintings and how the change to white skin looked "better." They picked us up and took us back to where we had taken the bus. From there, you had the option of taking the tourist bus, which was free for three hours, to get to the other part of the tour, which was the Capuchins. The Capuchins close for about three hours at noon, which they don't tell you, and you have to kill time from around 12:00, when they drop you off in the city, until 3:00, when you can continue the other part of the tour. There was a mother with her son who had to get back to the plane and couldn't finish the tour because of this. This tour was with a guide, without anyone else, which surprised me since the girl at the agency had told me that someone would accompany you while you visited... I feel like I could have done both things on my own and it would have cost me a fraction of the money, since the guided tour of the catacombs is free!
Johan
Dec 2025
Verified booking
So much to like about this tour. The guide, the expérience. Only thing: it could have been longer. Loved being down in the catacombs!
Marco
Oct 2025
Verified booking
I have been to the catacombs and I must say that the impact is remarkable, an immersion in real history, not the history of books. The thing that impressed me most, however, was the guide. A young girl, very knowledgeable, who did not just repeat the usual notions. She explained the historical contexts and symbologies superbly, with an analytical clarity that made you connect the dots immediately. Truly a professional who enhances the site, making the tour educational and engaging. Next, I visited the Crypt of the Capuchin Friars with the attached museum. The entire museum tour, supported by an excellent audio guide, provides a basic background on the Order, before getting to the core. The Crypt itself is a work of extreme symbolism: the use of bones as a decorative element is not a macabre gesture, but a tangible and very powerful meditation on the transience of matter and the eternity of the soul. A heavy concept, but expressed with a theatricality that forces you to reflect. In short, it was an experience that goes far beyond a mere tourist attraction. I absolutely recommend it: it is a fascinating, historically relevant and conceptually stimulating trip. A must-see.
Konstanze
Oct 2025
Verified booking
The tour guide Luisa was very competent and friendly.
Michael
Sep 2025
Verified booking
The reception at the center and the guide were very friendly. The guided tour of the catacombs was very detailed and good. The museum and the church were exceptional

Uncover the secrets beneath Rome

Your journey begins in Rome, where you'll board a panoramic bus for the Catacombs of Domitilla. Descend into this ancient complex, the oldest and largest in Rome, and discover a network of tunnels adorned with frescoes and Christian symbols. Your expert guide will bring the past to life, sharing stories of the early Christian community who found refuge and faith within these underground walls. If you visit on a Tuesday, you'll visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus instead. It's the most extensive network of its kind and the final resting place of nine popes!

The bone chapels of the Capuchins

Your final stop is the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, featuring Caravaggio’s iconic painting of St. Francis and artifacts showcasing the order’s global charitable efforts. At the museum's rear, the Capuchin Crypts hold the remains of 4,000 friars, their bones meticulously arranged in the European memento mori tradition, offering a poignant reminder of mortality. Explore the unique chapels at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide and reflect on the Capuchins' beliefs about death and the afterlife.

Roman Catacombs
Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a layer for chilly underground temperatures.

What's not allowed

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large items, pets, food and beverages.

Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs and crypts.

Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues.

Additional information

Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes 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

Redeem your voucher at Touristation Aracoeli.

Address: Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.

Landmark: A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside.

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