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.

Know before you go

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time for check-in and boarding.

• You’ll visit one of the following catacombs based on the day of your tour. St. Callixtus Catacombs is open Thursday to Tuesday and closed on Wednesdays. Domitilla Catacombs is open Wednesday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays. St. Sebastian Catacombs is open daily.

• The specific catacomb visited depends on operational availability and closure days. Your guide will confirm which one is scheduled on the day of your tour.

• The tour includes stairs and uneven terrain and is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

• Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered due to religious site requirements.

• Photography is not allowed inside the crypt or catacombs.

• The catacombs stay cool (~15°C). Carry a light jacket for comfort.