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 also 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 filling in the details so you can get more out of your visit.
- Save time and skip the line at three 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. With an audio guide, explore labyrinthine tunnels and learn about the 18th-century monks who created the macabre surroundings.
With your interest piqued in Rome’s quirkier sights, you’ll continue to the Domitilla Catacombs. It’s one of Rome’s largest catacomb sites, and your guide points out its standout frescoes and early Christian symbols.
Next is a church off the usual tourist trail. The Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti sits atop 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-hours tour instead.
With your interest piqued in Rome’s quirkier sights, you’ll continue to the Domitilla Catacombs. It’s one of Rome’s largest catacomb sites, and your guide points out its standout frescoes and early Christian symbols.
Next is a church off the usual tourist trail. The Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti sits atop 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-hours 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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Travelers praise the tour’s value for money, especially for after-hours access, and highlight its appeal for families across generations. Guides receive consistent acclaim for their knowledgeable, engaging storytelling that enriches the historical experience. The catacombs and crypts stand out for their unique features and atmosphere. While the itinerary is generally well-paced and efficiently coordinated, some note occasional logistical issues, rushed segments, and challenging terrain that may affect those with mobility concerns.
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The tour was very well organized, would not have thought of doing these things on our own and the combination of the 3 activities was perfect.
Our guide Alessandra was also very nice and knowledgeable
This trip was well worth it. I would say that everything here could have been done on its own and still would have been good, but our guide made it into the best trip. Paula was excellent; knowledgeable, and she seemed very interested in this.
Amazing evening tour of the crypts and catacombs. So informative of the cities history and the funeral rituals of the past. Tour guide was very friendly and informative
I booked this tour and warned the company months in advance that I use a wheelchair but can walk and climb stairs with the aid of a robotic brace. I also told them I had my dad with me to carry my wheelchair if needed. I sent them 3 messages in total reminding them of this. They didn’t tell me until 24 hours before (when it was too late to request a refund) that they would not allow me on the tour. They said I would not be able to do the activities planned (without asking me the level of my ability) and telling me they were unwilling to put my chair in the trunk so I could have it with me once the tour was over. They claimed they would not give me a refund because the info said it wasn’t wheelchair accessible and requires moderate activity. I reminded them I never asked for them to make it wheelchair accessible, only for them to put my wheelchair in the trunk. And I’m literally a competitive athlete, “moderate physical fitness” is not a problem for me.
I had to fight them and finally escalate the matter and bring up disability discrimination to get a refund.
And you know what? My dad and I visited the capuchin crypt and the catacomb on our own by bus and had 0 issues. If anything, you can save money by just doing it on your own. The catacombs offer their own tour guide that does an excellent job and the crypt gives you an audio guide that’s fun to listen to and explains everything as you go. (Not sure the price, I got in free to both because of my disability)
Response from Host, Nov 2026
We are sorry to hear about your disappointment.
However, our website and the Important Notes section of your booking confirmation clearly state that wheelchairs are not permitted on this tour.
This restriction is due to logistical reasons, as the itinerary involves multiple stops requiring guests to board and exit the bus several times while travelling with a large group.
Additionally, the Roman Catacombs are not wheelchair accessible.
These restrictions are not related to an individual's physical fitness but to the operational requirements of the group tour.
While we understand that you were able to visit the sites independently, a private visit offers greater flexibility than an organized group tour. We regret the inconvenience caused.
I booked last minute for this adventure and I’m glad I did. It was one of the best things to do in Rome and was very rich with visual representation of the past.
We had such a great experience on this tour! Kat was an amazing guide—so knowledgeable and engaging. The sites were fascinating, and she really brought their stories to life. Highly recommend!
All of the stops were interesting and our guide, Ion, was very educational. His descriptions and historical background added a lot of color to the places we visited, especially the catacombs.
This is my third for this tour.
What I haven't received is a request to rate the Colosseum tour. Is that because the tour guide didn't show? Is it because they don't want to refund my money?
Tour was exactly as it was outlined when we booked the experience. Our tour guide did a great job. It was also a plus that they provided the bus transportation to and from the catacombs.
It was an amazing experience to visit the sacred places in Rome. The tour guides were exceptional and informative.
Paula’s guiding of the Crypt and Catacombs tour today was fantastic.
Paula hadn’t had an easy day with various road closures around Rome which disrupted everything, but she used the extra time with informative bits and pieces as we moved through Rome slower than normal.
The tour / trip was really enjoyable and made all the better by Paula’s knowledge as well has her fun sense of humour
Neil, Emma & Ross
Super cool !
I wish I could explore much more the catacombs
But I'd probably get lost as apparently they're massive
Alain was a very knowledgeable guide and we learned a lot. The tour was long at a little over 4 hrs, but worth it.
Cat was extremely knowledgeable and a great guide (I'm not sure how the guides don't get lost in thr catacombs?!). Such a unique experience, would definitely recommend!
Wonderful tour and guide who gave very detailed instructions on catacombs history. Only negative would be the short time allocated for the Capuchin Fathers visit.
This tour was so cool! Explores hidden gems in Rome and takes you to outside the city walls to see the catacombs. Our tour guide was Andrea who was so engaging and knowledgeable. You can really tell he loves what he does. He was our main guide at our stops and the second group that joined us in the bus was led by Emilio who was also great and gave the two groups some facts on the bus when we were traveling from spot to spot. I would highly recommend this tour, City Wonders is a great company and made it really easy to find them at the meeting spot too.
Comprehensive approach to the theme of hope in death ('the lord rejoices in the death of his saints') with the interpretation of the ossuary and crypts. Excellent displays. The Tour guide should be more clear about balancing time in the museum and ossuary and which displays to focus on. Otherwise we don't have enough time to do justice to both!!!! Also, bathroom breaks need to be incorporated into the schedule; they are not 'emergency' breaks! Please don't do question and answer for basic questions from the audience about rome during the tour. Provide more background and history. Stories about real people involved in building and creating these wonders are special to the audience.
Ian is personable and relates much great information in a clear and relevant way. It adds a lot to have more historical context and detail than the often limited or non-existent signage at many historical sites.
We were primarily interested in the catacombs but the crypt ended up being very interesting. Our guide was knowledgeable and energetic. The bus driver handled the chaotic Rome traffic expertly.
The tour is 4 hours long. Eat something before you go. Limited bathroom breaks. The tour was good. I thought we would have seen more of the catacombs the guides were knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Jean_M,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our guides knowledgeable. We sincerely apologize if the duration of the tour and the limited bathroom breaks caused any inconvenience. The tour information does indicate that the experience lasts approximately four hours, although we understand that this may not have fully met your expectations regarding the time spent exploring the catacombs. We appreciate your comments and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our guests’ experience. Thank you for joining us!
Very informative tour. Our guide Kler was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. She made the experience truly fascinating.
The guide was super knowledgeable very friendly you could tell he loved what he was doing. I would recommend the tour.
Andrea was a wonderful guide! Was very knowledgeable about not just the sites we visited, but Roman and European history in general. He gave a great overview of the context that helped me understand different things. If I went these places by myself, it would have been cool; however I feel like I'd be more prone to saying "oh cool, a hole in a tunnel where bodies used to be." Having all the context and historical information really makes the experience in my opinion. It was also nice not to have to worry about transportation. I went on a Sunday, so I got to miss the Basilica and got more time in the crypt and catacombs, which I highly recommend!! There are a ton of churches in Rome and I feel like the bone crypt/catacombs are a more unique experience.
The best way to see a few of these in the same day! The transfer was easy, the guide was very informed. It was efficient and interesting.
It was a wonderful experience! Alain was very knowledgeable and explained what we saw and its history in a very clear way and with humor. We felt like we could have adopted him as our son! Loved him!
Our guide was so fantastic and sweet ! Very informative and great energy— the trip included a few different stops which was awesome but a lot of value came from how informative and fun our guide was!!
Alberto gave a great tour...knowledgeable and engaging in both the crypts and the catacombs, plus gave us helpful background information.
My tour of the Catacombs and Roman underground was a hugely rewarding and fulfilling experience and definitely great value for your money. Paula, our tour guide was exceptional with her historical Roman knowledge and made the experience so much better for having her. Do not hesitate, you will experience a tour that you will never forget. City Wonders and especially Paula thank you for an unforgettable experience.
Could be a little claustrophobic in the catacombs, otherwise a great tour. Alberto, our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable.
Very interesting! Nadia was excellent! Her energy, knowledge and excitement brought us all into focus and awe. Would not recommend for people who are claustrophobic. Also, there are lots of stairs, be prepared.
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