4 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Your tour starts with meeting your guide at the Fontana del Tritone in Piazza Barberini. Then, follow your guide to the Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, steps from the piazza.
Head inside, don your audio guide headsets and explore the Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, where early Christians practiced their faith.
Board an air-conditioned bus and head to the Catacombs of Domitilla, an underground Christian cemetery. See the frescoes, unusual iconography, burial places, and places of worship while your historian guide provides context.
Exit the Catacombs, hop back on the bus, and depart for the Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, a historic underground church adorned with frescoes. Step inside and marvel at the Chapel of Our Lady of Carmel, enjoying the stunning artwork to perfectly compliment your Crypts & Catacombs experience.
Your tour ends with drop-off at Piazza Barberini or Viale del Monte Oppio, depending on the day.
Operated by
City Wonders Ltd
Experience
Highlights
Itinerary
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
Your first destination is the Capuchin Crypt. Capuchin monks used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brothers to decorate this somber space in intricate floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of ‘the Bone Chapel’. Here you will be free to explore hearing all the interesting details and the reasons behind such an unusual practice with your audio guide.
Open your eyes to the city’s hidden side – and you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
45 minutesAdmission IncludedCatacombe di Santa Domitilla
Your expert historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. You’ll descend into the labyrinthian corridors carved into the soft volcanic rock and discover the frescoes, strange iconography and burial places which doubled as places of worship when the Christians were persecuted.
1 hourAdmission IncludedBasilica di San Nicola in Carcere
When you exit the catacombs, your bus will take you to the Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, where you'll explore its ruins, descend beneath the altar, and unearth atmospheric remains of ancient temples hidden beneath the church. The historic Forum Holitorium, an ancient market surrounded by Republican-era temples, lies concealed beneath the basilica, adding layers to the city's rich history.
30 minutesAdmission Included
Inclusions
- Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach
- Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere
- Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Rome Catacombs tickets
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required for entry into some of the sites on this tour. Knees and shoulders must be covered
- No photos can be taken inside the venue during the tour
- This activity is not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia
- Some of the venues may slightly reduce the length of visit in period of high demand.
- Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.