Catacombs and Capuchin Crypts, undergrounds of Rome
Rome Underground: Catacombs and Crypts sharing Tour
Itinerary Highlights
The Capuchin Crypt and Museum
Rome Catacombs Tour
You will see the one of the Catacombs of Rome either:
Catacombs of St. Priscille, San Callisto or San Sebastiano
Small group tour to enjoy more an intimate tour.
Why book this tour
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The Capuchin Crypts – A hauntingly beautiful chapel decorated with the bones of over 4,000 monks
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The Catacombs of Rome – A labyrinth of underground tunnels used by early Christians for burial and worship
- Comfortable transportation between sites included
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Expert commentary on the history, symbolism and spiritual meaning of these remarkable places
- Led by an expert, English-speaking guide and traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll uncover the side of Rome most tourists never get to see.
Description
Your underground Rome Catacombs Tour begins at Piazza Barberini, a historic square where the past whispers through every stone. Here, beneath the watchful eye of Bernini’s Triton Fountain, your expert guide introduces you to the forgotten world below Rome’s surface – a city built upon layers of history, death, devotion and artistry.
Your first descent is into the Capuchin Crypts, a hauntingly beautiful ossuary that challenges perceptions of life and mortality. More than just a burial space, it’s an artistic statement made with human bones more than 4,000 skeletons of Capuchin monks meticulously arranged into ornate patterns, arches and chandeliers. This chilling yet spiritual display invites quiet reflection, while the adjacent Capuchin Museum provides deeper insight into the monastic life, featuring relics and religious art including Caravaggio’s powerful “St. Francis in Meditation.”
Then, step aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned coach and relax as you travel to the ancient Christian Catacombs. Here, you’ll walk in the footsteps of early believers who, during times of persecution, sought refuge and practiced their faith underground. Descending into this maze of tomb-lined tunnels, you’ll be surrounded by centuries-old frescoes, epigraphs and sacred symbols etched into the volcanic rock. You will visit one of the mayor Catacombs of Rome among St. Priscilla, St. Callisto or St. Sebastian.
Do not miss this amazing experience! This isn’t just a tour; it’s an experience that connects you to Rome’s most sacred and secret places.
Things to know before the tour
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Duration: approx. 2,5 hours
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Dress Code: Please cover shoulders and knees
Meeting point
Important information
- Not suitable for those with claustrophobia or mobility issues
- Photography is not permitted inside the crypts and the Catacombs
Cancellation policy
This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy
Included
- Expert guide
- Entrance tickets for the Capuchins’ Crypt
- Entrance tickets Catacombs
- Group tour
- Air-conditioned coach
- All transfers between sites
Excluded
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Gratuities (welcomed)
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Note: Hotel pickup/drop-off not included
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Everyday
This tour starts at 14:45 pm
Starting point in front of the Capuchin Crypt on Via Vittorio Veneto 27
- Skip the line
- 2,5 hours
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
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