Unforgettable Rome: Ancient Crypts & Catacombs Journey
Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld with Skip-the-Line access to three of the city’s strangest discoveries. Unmask a new side to the Eternal City as you explore the eerie Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, a series of hidden tunnels where early Christian’s practiced their forbidden faith. Then travel beneath Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core.
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662eddier, 2/7/2026 3:12:23 AM
Our guide Alain was excellent and very knowledgeable about the subject.The attractions were all interesting and very well explained.
Jenny_M, 2/6/2026 12:49:22 PM
We had the absolute best tour guides for this experience! The Roman Crypts and the Catacombs were so interesting and unreal! Just to think that it was built sooo long ago and hw they accomplished it all!
Jason_K, 2/6/2026 11:53:06 AM
I got sick in the morning. I’m not sure from what but I was not going anywhere. No refunds within 24 hours. So if you go during the off-season, make sure you don’t buy these things until you know you can go on them. I did the other tour though for the Colosseum and it was unbelievable. Not sure if this is even a good tour or not, but I don’t see how it couldn’t be especially if it was anything like the Colosseum one. And rules are rules, so I’m not that bitter, but still 60$ is $60
clodagh_s, 2/3/2026 12:29:59 PM
Heather from city wonders tour was amazing. Had us engaged the whole time. A tour off the regular path. Not for young kids
Michael_M, 2/1/2026 3:45:18 PM
Great tour guide. Very friendly, humorous, knowledgeable and open for questions. Tour ran on time with no delays.
Melody_Z, 2/1/2026 3:21:48 PM
Very complete tour with interesting historical insight, friendly and available guides, and incredible sites; bring comfy shoes!
tanjabO6281CC, 1/26/2026 4:12:54 PM
This tour was very well organized and perfect for the rainy day we had. Antonino was an excellent guide who speaks with real passion about history and shares many fascinating details that make the experience memorable. He truly helps you travel back in time and see the burials and catacombs as people did in that era.
Ekaterina_J, 1/26/2026 12:23:10 PM
Excursion does not start at 2.20. Completely waisted our pressures 40 min standing in a crowd and doing absolutely nothing. Had to walk up the hill to the coach . Excursion itself was way too long walking around this narrow paths of catacombs.
32simone, 1/24/2026 4:28:05 PM
We wanted to experience something a little different on our visit to Rome, so when we saw this your advertised we started looking at different choices, the Original crypt tour by city wonders was by far the best option, 3 different locations with transfers. We didn't know what to expect but our guide Andrea was excellent, he was friendly, funny and absolutely knew his stuff...he explained the afternoons destinations and filled us with so much knowledge. The cappuccin crypt is a very eerie place indeed, have an open mind when visiting. The catacombs were excellent, and a must do in my opinion, The only disappointment is that there is no photography aloud. The final church you visit is absolutely stunning, beautiful statues and paintings the decor is like a palace it also has a little surprise underneath it. Overall I would recommend this to anyone wanting to do something else or a little different than visit ruins etc. At no time did we feel rushed or pressured while visiting each destination and the coach driver was very friendly and the coach itself comfortable, thank you Andrea for sharing your knowledge and showing us a different side to Rome.
antheah98, 1/24/2026 12:31:30 PM
Andrea was very professional, knowledgeable and super friendly. He handled our diverse group of visitors from different countries and ages
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Departure point
In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.Return details
Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld with Skip-the-Line access to three of the city’s strangest discoveries. Unmask a new side to the Eternal City as you explore the eerie Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, a series of hidden tunnels where early Christian’s practiced their forbidden faith. Then travel beneath Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core.Redemption
• We kindly ask our guests be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. • Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets or flag to be easily recognizable at the meeting point. • Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the venues. • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended. • This service ends at San Martino ai Monti [Day Tour] or Piazza Barberini [After Hours Tour] • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated! • City Wonders is not responsible for any personal belongings that are lost or damaged. Guests should ensure they keep track of their items throughout the entire duration of the tour. Please note that any additional shipping costs related to retrieved items will not be covered by City Wonders • Basilica of San Martino ai Monti is not visited in the exclusive after hours tour option. That option last 2.5 hours instead of 3.5 hrs for the day tour. • Please note, on Sundays the Church visits is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities. If Private Tour option is selected: • Please ensure to add your accommodation details in the "Special Requirements" field on the check-out page or to email them to us at info@citywonders.com • It is the customers’ responsibility to arrive at the agreed Meeting Point 10 minutes before the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the driver. The driver will allow a maximum tolerance of 15 minutes from the scheduled tour time. Missed tours or tickets due to missed pick-up cannot be refunded.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund