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Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Walking Tour

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Roma, Italy

Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Walking Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

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Offered in: English and 2 more

Overview

Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a half-day tour. Visit the Domitilla Catacomb and Basilica of San Clemente with skip-the-line access, plus visit the Capuchin Crypt, where you’ll see a Caravaggio painting and marvel at a chapel made entirely out of human bones. Learn about past burial customs and secret Christian worship spots during this fascinating exploration into the history of Rome.

See Caravaggio’s St Francis in Meditation painting in the Capuchin Crypt Museum
Learn about the Capuchin monks who used human bones to build and decorate their crypt
Head inside the Basilica San Martino ai Monti, adorned with frescoes, and see the Chapel of Our Lady of Carme

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Visit the Capuchin crypt and two lesser-known gems—all with priority access.

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What's Included

Skip-the-line access to the Christian Catacombs of Rome

Air-conditioned vehicle

Small groups of up to 20 people or fewer

Access to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum

Access to the Basilica San Martino Ai Monti

Professional, English speaking guide

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure & Return

Departure PointFontana del Tritone , P.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square. For Spanish Guided tour Arrive at 8:45am to start your tour at 9.00am. For English Guided tour Arrive at 2:15pm to start your tour at 2.30pm.

Departure Time

2:30 PM

Return DetailsThis activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Your walking tour starts at Piazza Barberini, where you’ll meet your guide and board and air-conditioned coach to the Christian Catacombs.

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 the Basilica San Martino ai Monti to discover layers of ancient foundations offering an insight to civilizations long fallen.

Itinerary

Stop At:

Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini

Escape the noise and heat of Rome as you explore its cryptic past on the city’s longest running crypts and catacombs tour. Beat the heat with air-conditioned travel and Skip-the-Line access directly down into cool, shadowed spaces that hide layer upon layer of history. First, you’ll visit the hallowed catacombs where, beneath their persecutors’ feet, early Christians practiced their forbidden faith. Almost 2,000 years ago, this secret network of tunnels doubled as a place of worship and burial ground. As you explore tombs carved out of solid rock, your guide – a local, expert English-speaker – will relate the fascinating history of this sacred spot.

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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

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San Martino ai Monti

When you exit the catacombs, your bus will take you back within the city walls to the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti. Near the edge of the Parco del Colle Oppio, this unassuming church dates back to the 4th century - it has been rebuilt over the years, but is filled with a great sense of history just waiting to be discovered. Stunning frescoes adorn the walls, from artists such as Pietro Testa, Matteo Riccione and Giannangiolo Canini.

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Duration: 40 minutes

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Please note this tour involves a fair amount of walking, as well as a large number of stairs, comfortable shoes are recommended
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This activity is not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia
Please note that the visit to the Basilica of San Clemente will be replaced by a visit to the Basilica of San Martino Ai Monti until further notice.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
OPERATED BY City Wonders Ltd

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Walking Tour?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

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What is the social distancing policy during Skip the Line: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small-Group Walking Tour?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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"There is a good amount of walking involved so if you have mobility issues, beware." See review

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Great and with variation.

Jens_H

, Oct 2021

We misunderstood the meeting point and thanks to the very serviceminded and kind manager of the catacombs of Callixtus and our excellent guide, Max, we joined and had a great trip.

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Great tour

Lise_V

, Oct 2021

The crypt of Carpuchion was amazing. Our guide, John, was the best. We’ll spoken, informative and witty

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Not worth it. Sorry

Angela_M

, Oct 2021

This just wasnt worth the time or money. Your are pushed through the crypts and nothing to connect to. I felt like I was just looking at some sideways holes. Then when we made it to the the church with the decorated rooms, we felt like we were being so hurried and didnt even get to stop at gift shop. Felt very rushed and unenjoyable.

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Allain was a great tour...

Gustavo_D

, Oct 2021

Allain was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable, straight to the point, no overtly dragged on stories or explanations and kept the tour going. The tour is exactly what you expect. Walking underground through tight-quartered catacombs. The chapel of bones is amazing but it’s unfortunate you cant take pictures. If you’re into this creepy stuff, I would recommend.

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Great tour!

Andrea_R

, Oct 2021

Julieta was very knowledgeable and helpful! We had a blast walking through the catacombs with her. Also all directions were so easy!

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Prague’s Sedlec Ossuary or the Paris catacombs are better

Heather_C

, Oct 2021

This tour consisted of going through empty catacombs and seeing four small rooms of Capuchin bone displays. While it was cool it isn’t nearly as interesting or shocking as the Sedlec ossuary in Prague or the Paris catacombs. You also aren’t allowed to take pictures anywhere, which I thought was silly. While our guide was nice and knowledgeable I think based on what we received this tour was the least value for the money of the three my friend and I did.

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Learned a lot!

Andrea_M

, Oct 2021

We enjoyed the crypt and the catacombs the most. Devon was very informative and engaging. Great day in Rome!

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A Must See!!!

Marcy_F

, Oct 2021

I loved hearing about the symbolism of the bones in each room of the crypt. Very enlightening. Devan did an amazing job presenting. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun

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Both tours guides were...

Kellie_T

, Oct 2021

Both tours guides were amazing!!!! They had knowledge beyond what I could of asked for!! Bravo guys!!!!

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Ripe off

ronald_t

, Oct 2021

5 minutes late for tour and they left. Called and asked if we could catch a cab and join group and was told no. It's all about the money.