Rome: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Guided Tour with Coach Transfers
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3,808 Ratings
Roma
Uncover the secrets of Rome's underground on a guided tour of crypts and catacombs. Explore the Bone Chapel, Christian Catacombs, and ancient foundations beneath Basilica San Martino ai Monti.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - Your final destination is the Capuchin Crypt. Capuchin monks used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brothers to decorate this somber space in intricate floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of
the Bone Chapel. Here you will be free to explore hearing all the interesting details and the reasons behind such an unusual practice with your audio guide.
Open your eyes to the city’s hidden side - and you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Basilica San Martino ai Monti
- All transfers in an air-conditioned coach bus
- Roman Catacombs tickets
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance ticket and audio guide to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Dive into the cool depths of Rome’s enigmatic subterranean world with fast-track entry to three of its most peculiar findings. Discover a different aspect of the Eternal City as you navigate the spooky Bone Chapel, decorated with the skeletal remains of 4,000 Capuchin friars, and the Christian Catacombs, a network of concealed tunnels where early followers of Christianity observed their proscribed religion. Then venture below the Basilica San Martino ai Monti to reveal strata of ancient bases providing a glimpse into cultures that have long since fallen.
- 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
- Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia
Location
Fontana del Tritone
Piazza Barberini
In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paul_m
May 31, 2024
A memorable experience off the beaten track - Overall: excellent. Reasonably priced despite falling into the high season. All these tours depend highly on the tour guide you end up with. Our specific guide Veronica was, friendly, knowledgeable and with a touch of professional flair which made the experience memorable. With further thanks to a second guide Alan, and a good bus driver Aurelio who guided us through the chaotic Roman traffic. Well done to CityWonders for bringing it all together.
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Elisa_d
May 29, 2024
Highly recommend the tour! - We loved the tour! It takes you to places in Rome you would not see otherwise and our guide Alain was very knowledgeable and passionate about history. He really added to our experience. Highly recommended!
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William_c
May 29, 2024
Don't miss this tour! - Our tour guide was outstanding.
she provided so much information and was extremely knowledgeable but really down to earth. Brava!
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Lisa_s
May 29, 2024
Highly recommend - This tour was better than expected. The guides were knowledgeable and clear on what to expect. The bus ride was relaxing, informative, and great part of the experience. We had 2 guides a beautiful young lady that I unfortunately can not remember her name, a guide name Andrea, a bus driver named Andrea, and a fantastic guide at the catacombs named Don. Highly recommend!!
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Stephen_b
May 27, 2024
Review of Guided tour of Crypts and Catacombs - It was a very interesting tour.
Our guide Sonia was very knowledgeable and also very patient and helpful in organising a taxi for us at the end of the tour
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Julie_l
May 25, 2024
Worth a visit - Very interesting and great guide. Quite bizarre with all the bones !! One of our best trips in Rome, not many people had done it
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Bridget_a
May 29, 2024
Pretty good - Was disappointed at the lack of what we saw, but the tour guides were great and it was very interesting. Just a little drawn out.
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Carrie_s
May 30, 2024
It was ok. - The instructors were very knowledgeable. The catacombs were interesting but the crypt museum was a little underwhelming.
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Robert_c
May 30, 2024
Left to fend for oursrlves at 72 - The Crypt and the Catacombs. We’re terrific . Our paperwork from Viator said tour finishes where we were picked up.. it DID NOT, and was not till the guide told us to get off bus and then a 50E taxi trip back to our hotel.
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Davidge4395yw
May 28, 2024
Very basic tour. - Very overrated tour, wish I had booked elsewhere or done individually. Guide was too quiet and no one could understand and he did not allow for questions. His ‘patter’ was just about the stuff you can hear on the TV rather than specific points about the things we were actually look at.
Your small group becomes a very big group very quickly as on the coach you pair up with other groups!
Also, dress code, yes, you can wear shorts!! We all covered legs wearing jeans but tour guide went in with shorts.
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