The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers
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Rome, Italy
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- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction, but this tour lets you bypass the long lines outside and gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti—making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well, so you can get more out of your visit than you would alone.
- Save time and skip the line at three eerie attractions in Rome
- Explore the Catacombs of Rome with a tour guide for a richer experience
- Go inside the Capuchin Crypt, which houses the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks
- Learn about the history of Basilica San Martino ai Monti from beneath the church
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Visit the Capuchin crypt and two lesser-known gems—all with priority access.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
- Rome Catacombs Entrance Ticket
- Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti [Not in the After Hour Option]
- Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fontana del TritoneP.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.
End points
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Itinerary
Stroll with your guide from Piazza Barberini to the nearby Capuchin Crypt, where the mummified remains of Capuchin friars await. While listening to an audio guide, explore labyrinthine tunnels and learn about the 18th-century monks who created the macabre surroundings.
Having piqued your interest in Rome’s quirkier sights, you’ll continue to the Domitilla Catacombs. It’s one of Rome’s largest catacomb sites. Find its standout frescoes and early Christian symbols with your guide.
Next comes a church that’s off the usual tourist trail. The Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti sits on top of ancient Roman ruins, and a look inside reveals layers of religious history. After admiring Baroque-era frescoes, an underground early Christian chapel, and more, your tour ends back at Piazza Barberini or by the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere.
To experience Rome’s catacombs without the daytime crowds, upgrade to the evening after-tours tour instead.
Having piqued your interest in Rome’s quirkier sights, you’ll continue to the Domitilla Catacombs. It’s one of Rome’s largest catacomb sites. Find its standout frescoes and early Christian symbols with your guide.
Next comes a church that’s off the usual tourist trail. The Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti sits on top of ancient Roman ruins, and a look inside reveals layers of religious history. After admiring Baroque-era frescoes, an underground early Christian chapel, and more, your tour ends back at Piazza Barberini or by the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere.
To experience Rome’s catacombs without the daytime crowds, upgrade to the evening after-tours tour instead.
1
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Catacombe Di Domitilla
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Scott_B, Aug 2026
I was so blessed to attend this your with our wonderful guide Andrea. The crypts and Catacombs as well as the final stop at the Basilica di St Silvester e St Martin were all so interesting.
Andrea's knowledge and passion for history were such an incredible benefit. He was one of the best guides I have experienced in Rome.
Cannot recommend this tour enough. Especially the Catacombs. What an incredible location!
Kimberly_S, Aug 2026
Our tour guide, Clair, was very personal and knowledgeable. The Catacombs were a nice relief from the heat!
Jarrett_H, Aug 2026
Another great tour in rome. Very well done, great guides. It was great to have a bus to take us to each place.
Madelyn_P, Aug 2026
Great tour guide Allen. Very knowledgeable and made a difficult subject quite interesting. Best part was showing the levels of Rome. The architectural lasagna.
Travis_C, Aug 2026
They gave us one address then changed it without us knowing so we waited around and left. Lost our money and a once in a lifetime trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how upsetting this must have been, especially during a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
City Wonders always makes every effort to inform clients as soon as possible if there are any changes to meeting points or tour details. We would appreciate the opportunity to investigate what happened and address this properly.
Please contact City Wonders directly with your booking details so our team can look into the situation and assist you further.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
JuanManuel_J, Aug 2026
The Catacombs tour with Alain was truly exceptional! He made the experience both highly informative and engaging, blending history, knowledge, and humor seamlessly. His insights into the early Christians brought the history to life and made the tour deeply memorable. Highly recommended
Suzanne_M, Aug 2026
Great experience and well worth going to learn about how the monks lived and how the bones of previous monks were used and also to see the burial chambers in the crypts was a real eye opener. The last place we visited was a fantastic church and to hear its history was amazing, our guide was so knowledgable and gave us so much information about everything we saw the only down side was after this we were left to make our own way back which was a little disappointing.
Kendra_M, Aug 2026
Excellent tour with Alain! The check in process was smooth. The crypts were quite unique and the catacombs were fascinating. Our guide of the catacombs, Tina, was super knowledgeable and lovely. Paying the extra for the after hours experience was definitely worth it.
Sophia_S, Aug 2026
Loved the museum so much, lots of bones and very informative. The catacombs were interesting, no bodies there as they had all been removed but what remains is amazing
Steve_M, Aug 2026
What an extraordinary different location. I would not have believed it had I not seen it myself. Guides super knowledgeable. Great experience
Jennifer_M, Aug 2026
What an amazing tour we had! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable (both an art history major as well had worked previously on the research side of the crypts/catacombs) so was a wealth of knowledge. His passion for the history of the crypts and catacombs was obvious and he was engaging and personable. We enjoyed the tour so much that we recommended it to the tour guide of another tour we did the next day!
Thomas_G, Aug 2026
We did the 930am tour with Alessandra. T was great! She was super knowledgeable and the pace was good. They did enforce the knees and shoulders being covered in the crypts just an FYI. It was nice and cool considering the heat wave. The tour was very interesting overall!
Mary_N, Aug 2026
The meet locations are not where the bus is, and I’m not sure why. You must walk, in our case in the heat and up hills and across cobblestone streets, to get to the true meeting spot for the bus pickups. The guide was lovely but gave too much information and talked too long in many situations.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Mary,
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your guide.
Regarding the meeting points, our buses park as close as possible to the designated locations, as restrictions in historic areas often prevent buses from stopping directly at the meeting point.
We understand that walking in the heat, over cobblestones and uphill can be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding. We’ll also share your feedback regarding the length of the guide’s commentary with our team.
Patrick_L, Aug 2026
Visit of the crypt and the catacombs. This was very interesting and strange at the same time. Our guide Alain was very knowledgeable
And funny. It made learning quite easy and fun.
Allyson_W, Aug 2026
We really enjoyed this tour. It was very interesting and our guide was very knowledgeable. We would recommend to others!
David_Y, Aug 2026
The overall experience was great! Our tour guide Alain shared a lot of details during the tour, which was very much appreciated.
DeeAnn_I, Aug 2026
This was an incredible tour and one that should be on everyone's list if in Rome more than a day. We didn't know what to expect and found the crypts and catacombs very fascinating - a unique experience for sure. The tour company made it easy to understand where to meet and proceeded on time. The guide kept all 20+ people moving along to stay on schedule, took time to answer questions and provided sufficient time when walking through the museum we visited prior to entering the crypts. Transport between sites was on a bus with AC, important as we took this tour during a hot summer. If visiting Rome during hot months, this tour has the added advantage of being mostly inside (museum or down in the crypts/catacombs which where air is cool). When the tour finished the guide provide information on where you could go to see more sites on your own or return to your hotel. Since the end point was very close to St. Mary Major, we did a self-tour through there but made our overall experience that day even more comprehensive.
Brian_E, Jul 2026
This was a great trip that we stumbled on when trying to fill a free day in Rome. It was super interesting and the right amount of creepy. We had two guides, Ale and Sylvia, who were both super fun, kind, and knowledgeable, and gave us a wonderful lunch recommendation after. The catacombs involve a lot of stairs and uneven surfaces which was slightly challenging for some people but added to the experience. The group was a little bigger than I anticipated and it may have been a little easier in a smaller group, but the other patrons had really interesting questions so that was fine too. Still worth it!
Bryan_L, Jul 2026
Such a morbid, but fascinating tour. Kler met us and lead us to the Capuchin crypt where we marveled at the intricate arrangements of bones before we took the very comfortable coach over to the Catacombs. Kler provided us with an astounding amount of knowledge and humor throughout the Catacombs tour. One thing to note, it definitely isn't for people who suffer from claustrophobia, as those tunnels are narrow, sometimes short and the entire thing is dark. You are underground after all. But such a cool experience.
Barbara_P, Jul 2026
Sylvia and Katarina were wonderful! We had a great time. Tour was well balanced, perfectly timed to be able to enjoy everytjing, fun and informative
Lauren_C, Jul 2026
My family and I had a wonderful time exploring the catacombs and Roman crypts! Our tour guide (Alain) was excellent--he provided so much interesting information and really brought our tour to life. This was one of me and my family's favorite parts of our trip to Rome :) 10/10 would recommend!
long_w, Jul 2026
While you can book yourself the ticket through the Friar, the one through the monastery cannot, so overall a profound experience. Was not cold enough in the catacombs to warrant a sweater. No skeletons in the catacombs.
Trenton_T, Jul 2026
Cat and Kler were excellent guides! They were both very knowledgeable and kept things entertaining. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Kevin_E, Jul 2026
It was an amazing journey into
2000 yrs past. The first depiction of the Virgin Mary and Christ was very special
Nathan_L, Jul 2026
Andrea was an awesome guide. The tour highlights some hidden wonders of Rome. The crypt is a bit eerie but fascinating. I wish we had more time in the museum but felt like overall the length of the tour was good.
Waldo_M, Jul 2026
The tour guide was extremely informative, and he had a good vibe. We weren’t rushed. Andrea gave the information and knowledge needed. It was educational and fun. The whole experience was fantastic. There were two guys named Andrea. Both were great, but ours was the one with dark hair & glasses.
Huy_H, Jul 2026
My tour guide was Silvia and she was very enthusiastic about the city of Rome and its history. She made the experience a lot more engaging and fun with the landmarks she pointed out and fun facts about the city as we passed through points in our itinerary. The tour itself with City Wonders was seamless and we moved efficiently between points with an air conditioned bus that made the Summer heat a lot more bearable.
Jennifer_S, Jul 2026
This was a great experience. Paula was an awesome tour guide with a lot of knowledge. The tour was the perfect amount of time. Highly recommend.
Heather_B, Jul 2026
Interesting tour. Guide was knowledgeable and entertaining! Would totally recommend this tour, it was definitely worth it!
Heather_I, Jul 2026
This was an outstanding tour. Our guide Sabina was friendly, helpful and absolutely full of interesting information! The tour itself was a unique experience, and I am so glad we got to do it!
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