--- title: Rome Catacombs After-Hours Tour with Capuchin Crypt & Transport lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.63 reviews: 104 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Priscilla and Capuchin Crypt rank_in_category: 38 of 46 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-catacombs-after-hours-tour-with-capuchin-crypt-transport/ --- # Rome Catacombs After-Hours Tour with Capuchin Crypt & Transport **Guidekin's take:** The after hours version: closing time entry to the Capuchin Crypts, then a private transfer to the Catacombs of Priscilla, or San Sebastiano when Priscilla is closed, for a guided visit once the day crowds have left. Transport between sites, guide, both entries and the crypt audio guide are included at €95 per person, hotel pickup and tips are not. In our comparison: #38 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Are you in search of a spine-chilling adventure through the Rome Catacombs minus the large crowds? Look no further than this exclusive after-hours tour, providing you with VIP entry to one of the city's most unsettling historical sites—the subterranean realm of the Roman Catacombs. Stretching for miles beneath the surface of Rome, these subterranean passageways house countless tombs, chambers, and corridors, creating an immersive and labyrinthine experience. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will breathe life into the tales of the deceased, you will embark on a nocturnal exploration of ancient burial tombs and encounter the unparalleled human bone exhibits within the Capuchin Crypts. Prepare for an unforgettable experience in Rome that will leave a lasting impression! (Please Note: From August 18th to August 29th, the After Hours Catacombs visit take places at San Sebastiano Catacombs as the Priscilla Catacombs are closed.) ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 10 minutes early. - Starts 17:15: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €29: ages 0 to 6 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.63/5 from 104 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: The Tour Guy - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.63 from 104 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 95 of 104. - 5 stars: 82 (79%) - 4 stars: 13 (13%) - 3 stars: 5 (5%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical insight; some feel rushed through the museum or catacombs. **Praised:** - Guides make early Christian history clear and engaging - Reviewers value the bone displays and catacomb paintings - Evening visits often feel quiet and uncrowded - Transport between sites makes the combined visit easier - Cool underground spaces provide relief from the heat **Complaints:** - Some feel rushed through the sites, while others praise the pace - Some find groups too large to hear the guide, while others describe small groups - Some find the museum audio tour less engaging, while others praise the museum - Rescheduling to daytime and booking problems have disrupted or prevented some visits Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-04-07 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private transportation between sites - Expert, English-speaking guide - Closing time entry and audio guide tour of the Capuchin Crypts - After hours entry and guided tour of the Catacombs of Priscilla or San Sebastiano ## Not included - Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza Barberini** (10m) - Meet your expert local guide at the iconic Piazza Barberini in the heart of Rome, and join our guide to the captivating Capuchin Crypts. 2. **Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars** (1h; admission included) - Explore the Capuchin Crypts at closing time, where five chapels beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini are adorned with the bones of Capuchin friars. Originally intended for burial, these crypts now serve as a powerful reminder of life's transience.... 3. **Catacombe di Priscilla** (1h; admission included) - Following a short transfer, you'll arrive at the Catacombs just in time for your exclusive after-hours tour. Your guide unlocks the ancient gates and leads you into tunnels carved from soft stone. Explore several sections and see early biblical frescoes, including what many... 4. **Following your guided tour of the catacombs, settle in for a transfer back to...** (pass by, no stop) - Following your guided tour of the catacombs, settle in for a transfer back to central Rome. (Hotel drop-off not included) ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 17:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you in Piazza Barberini - in front of the Fontana del Tritone. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiRQLnphIEJhcmJlcmluaSwgMDAxODcgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgmt-xvqq2EvExHaOqqKsPsUbxIUChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages. - Due to traffic regulations, all children must be seated. Car seats are available upon request which must be made at least 72 hours in advance. - The catacombs are a sacred site, so please cover your knees and shoulders. A shawl, scarf, or sweater works well. - The Catacombs of Priscilla are normally visited. During closures, the visit may take place at the Catacombs of San Sebastiano instead. ## Compared with other Catacombs & Underground Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 46** | €95 | 3h | 4.63 (104) | shared | | [Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike](/italy/rome/tours/appian-way-catacombs-and-aqueducts-park-tour-with-top-e-bike/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.99 (991) | shared | | [Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground](/italy/rome/tours/walking-tour-at-catacombs-as-the-coolest-underground/?format=md) | €48 | 2h | 4.98 (503) | shared | | [Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts](/italy/rome/tours/rome-bike-ebike-tour-appian-way-catacombs-roman-aqueducts/?format=md) | €59 | 4h | 4.94 (1953) | shared | Ranked #38 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 to €470, median €75; typical length 2h 38m. 7 of 46 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/catacombs-tours-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-catacombs-after-hours-tour-with-capuchin-crypt-transport/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md