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The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

4.5 Great 5329 reviews
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3h 30m
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English
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Catacombs and crypt? in our Catacombs & Underground Rome comparison. Choose Group Tour for Domitilla and Capuchin Crypt by coach, 3h 30m at €59 per person, rated 4.55 from 5,329 reviews, unless you have claustrophobia.

Trade-off: Not suitable for people with claustrophobia.

Last checked: September 13, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

The underground tour with 5,329 reviews behind it: the Capuchin bone chapel, the Christian catacombs and the levels beneath the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, linked by a private coach so nobody wrestles with buses between them. Transfers, all three entries and the guide are included at €59 per person, hotel pickup and tips are not. Not for claustrophobia.

From the guide

Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld with Skip-the-Line access to three of the city’s strangest discoveries. Unmask a new side to the Eternal City as you explore the eerie Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, a series of hidden tunnels where early Christian’s practiced their forbidden faith. Then travel beneath Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Group Tour

from €59 / person
Guide: English

Group Tour: with an expert English-speaking guide, up to 25 guests.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

After-Hours Tour – 2h30

from €64 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

What this option includes

Exclusive Evening Tour Option: Choose this option for an exclusive tour at 5pm, after the public has left the Catacombs of Rome

Private Tour

from €400 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Tour: Choose this option for an Intimate tour with your small group, up to 7 people

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Hotel Pick-upl : This option provides the comfort and convenience of personalised hotel pickup

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:20, 09:30, 14:00, 14:10, 14:20, 17:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:20, 09:30, 14:00, 14:10, 14:20, 17:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach
Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
English-speaking guide
Rome Catacombs Entrance Ticket
Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti [Not in the After Hour Option]

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars Stop 1
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 min
Admission included
Catacombe Di Domitilla Stop 2
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.
1h
Admission included
Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti Stop 3
Conclude your Roman adventure at the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core. Originally founded in the 4th century, this lesser-known church sits atop ancient Roman ruins and unveils layers of religious history. Marvel at magnificent Baroque frescoes, early Christian mosaics, and the remains of a secretive titulus—an early site for underground Christian worship. Venture beneath the basilica to explore centuries-old ruins and witness Rome’s evolving spiritual story.
30 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.

End point

The After Hours Tour ends at Piazza Barberini., Tours starting at 9:20am or 2:00pm end at the Capuchin Crypts., Tours starting at 9:30am or 2:20pm end at San Martino ai Monti.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • If you select the "After Hours" Option, starting at 5pm, you tour will last 2.5 hours and will end at Piazza della Repubblica
  • Please note, on Sundays the Church visits is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities.
  • Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 59 / person