Crypts and Catacombs of Rome skip-the-line tour

Via di S. Nicola da Tolentino, 32-38, 00187 Roma RM, Italy, Rome, Italy
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Overview
Duration
3h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

This tour is the first of its kind! This original Crypts and Catacombs tour will take you to explore early Christian art in the Catacombs. You'll be guided through the dark tunnels of the Roman catacombs and it's hundreds of burial chambers. As you continue your mysterious journey, your group will explore Basilica San Martino Ai Monti and feel as though you are going back in time with every different level of the Basilica you visit as you hear an in-depth commentary, bringing it to life.You'll wrap up your tour with a visit to the truly eerie Capuchin Crypt, a fascinating chapel hidden away in central Rome decorated with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin Monks. You'll spend time discovering the intricate decorations and the official museum, which will give you a chance to see Caravaggio’s magnificent canvas ‘St. Francis in Meditation’ and relics from the life of St. Francis himself. Please note: Tours inside Capuchin Crypts we will run with audio guides instead of a guided tour as per new rules imposed by the Capuchin Crypts.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs so please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please note that entrance into churches requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
  • Please be aware that some locations may be busy during standard hours
  • Unfortunately, this tour is unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance
  • Strollers and baby carriages are not permitted
  • The endpoint can be either Viale del Monte Oppio or Piazza Barberini depending on the day
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What's included
included-item
Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum. Entrance ticket to the catacombs. Entrance ticket to the church and undergrounds of Basilica San Martino Ai Monti. Transportation in air-conditioned coach. Tour guide
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What's not included
excluded-items
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Highlights

Take a step back in time as you explore the early Christian art, crypts, and catacombs. Tour the Basilica San Martino Ai Monti and the San Domitilla or San Callisto Catacombs. Visit the truly eerie Capuchin Crypt decorated with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin Monks

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
City Wonders
Meeting Point

Please meet your guide in the center of Piazza Barberini, by the large Triton (Tritone) fountain. Piazza Barberini is located at the metro stop Barberini on metro line A (red line).