--- title: The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 59 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 5329 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Catacombs and crypt? rank_in_category: 47 of 47 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-14 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/the-original-roman-crypts-and-catacombs-tour-with-transfers/ --- # The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers **Guidekin's take:** The underground tour with 5329 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. **Catacombs and crypt?:** Choose Group Tour for Domitilla and Capuchin Crypt by coach, 3h 30m at €59 per person, rated 4.55 from 5329 reviews, unless you have claustrophobia. Trade-off: Not suitable for people with claustrophobia. (last checked September 13, 2026) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €59 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.55/5 from 5329 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Group Tour | €59 / person | English | Group Tour: with an expert English-speaking guide, up to 25 guests. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | | After-Hours Tour – 2h30 | €64 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Exclusive Evening Tour Option: Choose this option for an exclusive tour at 5pm, after the public has left the Catacombs of Rome | | Private Tour | €400 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour: Choose this option for an Intimate tour with your small group, up to 7 people Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Hotel Pick-upl : This option provides the comfort and convenience of personalised hotel pickup | ## 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] ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars** (45m; admission included) - 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... 2. **Catacombe Di Domitilla** (1h; admission included) - 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... 3. **Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti** (30m; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:20, 09:30, 14:00, 14:10, 14:20, 17:00 - 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 In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square. ## Good to know - 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 ## How it compares in Catacombs & Underground Rome Ranked **#47 of 47** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/appian-way-catacombs-and-aqueducts-park-tour-with-top-e-bike/?format=md) — €75 per person, 4.99 (933) 2. 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