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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 hr 30 min

Opens tomorrow

09:00am - 05:00pm

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Guided tour

Transfers included

4.3/5

(1,073)

Michael Steinhauer

Michael

Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
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
FALIGUERHO Manon

Faliguerho

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Anna Maria is a lovely person and her explanations were very clear ! The tour was very nice and confortable to make and we saw a part of history easily
silvia adela avila

Silvia

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent visit! Very good information from the guides and the design of the audio guide is also good. The visit is made in the context of a historical context and also in the context of a vision of religiosity and respect.

    • 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)

    • Gratuities

    • Food & beverages

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

  • 4.3
    1,073 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Marco Biancheri

    Marco

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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 Pommerenke

    Konstanze

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The tour guide Luisa was very competent and friendly.
    Michael Steinhauer

    Michael

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    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
    FALIGUERHO Manon

    Faliguerho

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Anna Maria is a lovely person and her explanations were very clear ! The tour was very nice and confortable to make and we saw a part of history easily
    Nancy Ayala

    Nancy

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The tour guide Paula was super sweet and knowledgeable. The whole tour itself was def worth the time out of the day.

  • 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.

  • Roman Catacombs

    Monday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 05:00pm

    • 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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