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title: Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts Group Tour with Transfers
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 57
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.55
reviews: 966
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 44 of 46 (Catacombs & Underground Rome)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-25
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-catacombs-capuchin-crypts-group-tour-with-transfers/
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# Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts Group Tour with Transfers

**Guidekin's take:** The two underground classics in one afternoon: the bone lined chapels of the Capuchin Crypts, then a drive out along the Appian Way to one of the early Christian catacombs, with round trip transport from the centre. Transport, guide, the crypt entry with audio guide and the catacombs visit are included at €57 per person, pickup and tips are not.

In our comparison: #44 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Rome keeps some of its most gripping history underground, and this tour takes you straight to it with an expert guide and round-trip transport from the city center. You start among the bone-lined chapels of the Capuchin Crypts, where the remains of generations of friars form haunting displays, then ride out along the ancient Appian Way, passing the Aurelian Walls and the Circus Maximus. Underground again, you follow dim corridors through one of Rome's early Christian catacombs, tracing frescoed chambers and tombs once reserved for martyrs and popes. Your guide fills in the stories behind each site, so you leave with a real sense of how the early Christian world took shape beneath the city. Pick the version that fits you best: join the group tour with catacombs and crypts, choose a catacombs-only express visit, go after hours when the sites are quiet, or book a private tour with hotel pickup and extra stops.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early.
- 8 start times: between 09:45 and 17:15
- 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 €57 per person for the Express Tour: Catacombs Only option; other options up to €112
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.55/5 from 966 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: The Tour Guy
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:45, 10:10, 10:20, 11:10, 12:00, 14:50, 15:45, 17:15
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25

## Reviews

4.55 from 966 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 847 of 966.

- 5 stars: 744 (77%)
- 4 stars: 103 (11%)
- 3 stars: 63 (7%)
- 2 stars: 21 (2%)
- 1 star: 35 (4%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical explanations and easy transfers; some wish they had more time inside the sites.

**Praised:**
- Engaging guides who explain Roman and early Christian history
- Bone displays and burial sites that offer a different perspective on Rome
- Convenient transfers between the crypts and catacombs
- Cool underground spaces that provide relief from the heat

**Complaints:**
- Some felt they mainly paid for tickets and transfers, while others valued the commentary
- Some wanted more time inside the sites, while others found the pace comfortable
- A few report refund disputes after missed departures or cancellations
- A few found outdoor waiting and commentary uncomfortable in the heat

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-05 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-03.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Tour: Catacombs Only | €56 / person | English | Does NOT include the Capuchin Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Catacombs Express Tour: Includes round-trip transport, expert guide, and a guided catacombs visit. |
| Catacombs and Capuchin Crypts Group Tour | €80 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Group Option: Includes round-trip transport, expert guide, catacombs visit, and the Capuchin Crypts. |
| After Hours:Catacombs & Crypts | €112 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours After Hours Option: Includes evening catacombs and Capuchin Crypts visit, expert guide, and private transport. |

## What's included

- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Drive past the ancient Appian Way
- Timed entry & audio guide tour of the Capuchin Crypts (not included on Express Tour: Catacombs Only)
- Views of the Aurelian Walls
- Private, round-trip transportation from central Rome
- Guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, St. Sebastian, or Domitilla

## Not included

- Hotel pick up / drop off
- Gratuities (optional)

## Itinerary

1. **Piazza Barberini** (15m) - Meet your guide in central Rome in front of the Fontana del Tritone. After a short introduction, your small group sets off for a day beneath the city.
2. **Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars** (45m; admission included) - Just a short walk away, descend beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione into the Capuchin Crypts. With an audio guide, explore chapels lined with the bones of generations of friars and learn how these displays reflect a long monastic tradition. (Not included on the...
3. **Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)** (25m) - Settle into a private van and ride toward the catacombs on the edge of the city. Along the way, your guide points out the ancient Appian Way, the towering Aurelian Walls, and the grassy sweep of the Circus Maximus.
4. **Catacombe di San Callisto** (1h 15m; admission included) - Head underground into one of Rome's early Christian catacombs, following narrow corridors past frescoed chambers and burial niches once reserved for martyrs and popes. Your guide traces the stories of the worshippers who gathered here in secret.
5. **Piazza Barberini** (25m) - Hop in your van for a smooth ride back into central Rome. You will be conveniently dropped off at the original meeting point for the tour, making it easy to grab a bite or connect to public transportation.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:45, 10:10, 10:20, 11:10, 12:00, 14:50, 15:45, 17:15
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25
- 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. 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:ChIJHZi0fzVgLxMRfTs9pUCQCJw

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to traffic regulations all children must be seated. Car seats available upon request. Must be requested at least 72 hours in advance.
- Depending on the opening days of the Catacombs, the Catacombs visited can vary
- Due to the religious origin of the sites visited, all participants must cover shoulders and knees, failure to comply will result in refusal of entry.
- 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.

## Compared with other Catacombs & Underground Rome

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #44 of 46** | €57 | 3h 30m | 4.55 (966) | 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 |

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