Capuchin Crypt & Roman Catacombs Guided Tour & Transfers

This tour covers Rome’s eeriest underground sites—without having to plan a thing.

Getting started

Meet your group and host at Piazza Barberini. Board an AC coach to begin your tour.

What to expect

Capuchin Crypt

• A Baroque ossuary under Santa Maria della Concezione.

• Explore six chapels decorated with the bones of 4,000 friars.

• Hear about Capuchin beliefs via an included audio guide.

Catacombs (St. Callixtus, Domitilla, or St. Sebastian)

• You’ll visit one catacomb, depending on the day.

• Join a licensed guide underground.

• Walk through frescoed tombs and learn about early Christian burials.

Optional: Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere

• Some tours include a stop here—a lesser-known church built over ancient Roman temples.

• Once the tour ends, you’ll return to central Rome by the same coach.

• Your coach returns you to central Rome after the tour concludes.

Capuchin Crypt & Roman Catacombs Guided Tour & Transfers

Dive into the hidden realms of ancient Rome, where bones tell stories and catacombs whisper secrets. This tour weaves a tapestry of history and spirituality, crafted for explorers of dark beauty, devotees of sacred silence, and seekers of profound peace. Embark on an AC coach journey starting at Piazza Barberini, where the city's hustle gives way to the hallowed underground realms. With skip-the-line access provided, you'll explore the Capuchin Crypt with its eerie yet captivating walls adorned in human remains—a macabre testament to the transient nature of life. The crypt’s ossuary artistry is a stunning spectacle, with intricate patterns woven from thousands of bones and skulls, creating a hauntingly beautiful tableau that challenges the very essence of mortality. As you delve deeper into the catacombs, an expert guide illuminates the dark corridors with tales of Roman Christianity's early days, revealing the secrets buried beneath the bustling city above. This underground odyssey weaves history and spirituality, offering memorable encounters to forge a deeper understanding of Rome’s layered past while acknowledging that some mysteries remain forever entombed.

Explore Capuchin Crypt's Bone Artistry

Visit the Capuchin Crypt during the tour's highlight segment where the walls come alive with human remains, telling tales of centuries past. The crypt’s ossuary artistry is a stunning spectacle, with intricate patterns woven from thousands of bones and skulls, creating a hauntingly beautiful tableau that challenges the very essence of mortality. Here, visitors wander through a labyrinth of corridors adorned with chandeliers made of femurs, crosses constructed from vertebrae, and walls where rib cages form elegant frames around sacred images. The crypt’s unique architecture invites introspection, each corner offering a glimpse into the stark realities and profound beliefs that shaped Rome's religious landscape.

Experience Catacombs' Whispering Corridors

Access the catacombs included in the tour package enabling a journey through the city’s hidden past. These ancient passageways, once used for burial and worship, now offer an eerie yet enlightening experience. With your expert guide leading the way, you'll traverse miles of tunnels where early Christians found refuge and solace. The catacombs’ dimly lit corridors whisper stories of faith and persecution, each chamber a testament to the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity. From frescoes depicting biblical scenes to inscriptions etched into stone walls, every detail adds depth to the narrative of Rome’s spiritual heritage.

Tour Highlights

• Dive underground at Piazza Barberini with AC coach
• Skip-the-line access to Capuchin Crypt for bone artistry exploration
• Explore catacombs with expert guide illuminating history and spirituality
• Discover hidden Basilica of San Nicola or city guide app upgrade included
• Comprehensive audio guide enhancing crypt experience authentically
• Optional city guide app providing additional stories across Rome impressively

Dive into the underworld for explorers of dark beauty, wander through catacombs for devotees of sacred silence, and seek profound peace in the whispers of bones. This journey weaves history and spirituality like a tapestry of light in darkness, offering unforgettable encounters that illuminate the soul while acknowledging the eternal mysteries beneath our feet.