Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Walking Tour

Highlights

Descend through time at the Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, a 12-century Basilica with a 4th century Basilica in its basement!
Marvel the chapel made of human bones
Learn about the Capuchin monks and their burial practices as you see them in front of you

Inclusions

Professional guide
Transport between sites in an air-conditioned minibus

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Pick-up and drop-off

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

The tour starts in the the Catacomb of Santa Priscilla. This is where ancient Christians were buried when their religion was still outlawed and they were considered enemies of the state. The catacomb contains extraordinary frescoes, miles of creepy tunnels and the world’s oldest depiction of the Virgin Mary. Your expert guide, hand-picked for knowledge of the catacombs, will lead your small group of 18 people or fewer through these wonderfully historic and atmospheric tunnels, while telling you the story of early Christianity. Large groups simply can’t fit into these areas, so take advantage of this truly unique access.

Next, you’ll head to one of the most singular and spine-tingling sights in Rome, the Capuchin bone crypt. The cemetery festooned with the bones and remains of some 4,000 Capuchin friars is a jaw-dropping display of life and death. Although it might appear macabre, you’ll learn why the monks actually consider the display life-affirming.

Finally, you’ll visit one of Rome’s hidden treasures, Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere. It is a voyage both below ground and back in time, but this basilica is so much more historically important. It was built in the 10th century on the site of three temples dating back to the first century BC, which themselves were at the

heart of an Ancient Roman fruit and vegetable market dating to the 4th century BC. Much of the original temples, including their marble columns, were built into the structure of the existing basilica but left exposed, so when you visit today you can literally descend through the levels of time.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

From August 6 2021 onwards, all sites that we visit in Italy will require guests and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test (completed within 48 hours) prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. You can read more about it on the Italian Government website. If you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior to your schedule, and we can help answer any questions you may have.

** Timings and Availability**

Morning Tour at 9:00 AM

01 May 2018 - 31 October 2018

Daily

Afternoon Tour at 2:00 PM

01 March 2018 - 31 October 2018

Daily

Known Blackout Dates:

Morning Option: 15 August 2018

Afternoon Option:15 August 2018

Dress Code

A dress code is required for entry into some of the sites on this tour. Ensure that your knees and shoulders are covered.

Accessibility

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.

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