The original tour of Rome's Crypts and Catacombs begins in Piazza Barberini, next to Triton's Fountain, where you'll meet your expert historian guide. Interestingly, this square was used until the 19th century as a place to display human bodies that needed to be publicly identified.
Visit to the Capuchin Crypts
The tour's focal point is the Capuchin Crypt, now enriched with the Official Capuchin Museum. Admire Caravaggio's masterpiece, "Saint Francis in Meditation," and explore relics from the life of Saint Francis. Enter the crypt itself, where the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks are artfully arranged on the walls.
Explore the Sacred Christian Catacombs
From there, you'll travel by comfortable coach to the extensive Christian catacombs, excavated over 2,000 years ago. Your historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels was associated with the early Christians in ancient Rome. You'll descend through labyrinthine corridors carved into the soft volcanic rock and discover frescoes, strange iconography, and burial sites that also served as places of worship during the Christian persecution.
Last stop: Basilica of San Martino ai Monti
Your journey will take you to the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a lesser-known but fascinating church in the heart of Rome. Dating back to the 4th century, this hidden gem rises above ancient Roman ruins and offers a glimpse into the city's rich religious heritage. Admire its stunning Baroque frescoes, intricate mosaics, and the remains of an early Christian titulus, one of the earliest places where Romans gathered secretly to pray. Beneath the church, discover a subterranean world of archaeological layers that reveal centuries of devotion and transformation. Notes: - The FINAL point can be either Piazza Barberini or Viale del Monte Oppio, depending on the day.
- All visitors are responsible for being at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure. Visitors arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and lost tours or tickets will not be refunded.
- Entry to churches requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. We are not responsible for refusals of entry due to inappropriate attire.
- Please note that on Sundays, visiting the Church is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities.
- This tour involves a lot of walking, climbing and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any disability that requires special assistance. We also cannot accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world, which makes certain locations extremely busy during peak season. Careful planning limits our exposure to crowds, but be aware that some locations may be unavoidably crowded during peak hours.
- We reserve the right to refuse participation in our tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or our staff.
- We are not responsible for any lost or damaged personal belongings. Guests must ensure that their belongings are in good condition throughout the tour. Please note that we will not cover any additional shipping costs related to recovered items.
Highlights
Skip-the-line entry to the Christian Catacombs, where generations of early Christians dug tunnels beneath the city to bury their dead in tombs cut into the rock itself.
Our private, air-conditioned bus will take your small group to the Capuchin Crypt, a haunting monument to death, with the remains of more than 4,000 monks decorating the walls.
Visit the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti and its centuries-old frescoes
What includes and does not include
English-speaking tour guide
Capuchin Crypt and Museum Ticket and Audio Guide
Roman Catacombs Tickets
Entrance to the Basilica of San Martino Ai Monti
All transfers by air-conditioned bus
Tips are optional
Food, beverages and other unspecified services
Roundtrip transportation to hotels
Meeting point
No centro da Piazza Barberini, junto à grande fonte Tritão (Tritone). A Piazza Barberini está localizada na estação de metrô Barberini, na linha A do metrô (linha vermelha).
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
- The FINAL point can be Piazza Barberini or Viale del Monte Oppio, depending on the day. - All guests are responsible for arriving at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and lost tours or tickets will not be refunded. - Entry into churches requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. We are not responsible for refusals of entry due to inappropriate attire. - Please note that on Sundays, visiting the Church is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities. - This tour involves a lot of walking, climbing and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended. - We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any disability that requires special assistance. We also cannot accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world, which makes certain places extremely busy during peak season. Careful planning limits our exposure to crowds, but be aware that some locations can inevitably become crowded during peak times. - We reserve the right to refuse participation in our tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or our staff. - We are not responsible for lost or damaged personal belongings. Guests must ensure their belongings are in good condition throughout the tour. Please note that we will not cover additional shipping costs related to recovered items.
