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.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Mobile21267969423, 10/24/2025 3:19:11 PM
Maria was anazimg! She was super funny, knowledgeable, and nice. She definitely knew what she was talking about, and her humor is top tier. It was a fast tour, but we saw a lot and learned a lot while here. It’s not just about seeing bones, it’s about learning about the capuchin’s and more about the Christian faith.
TD8316, 10/24/2025 12:07:02 PM
Great tour! And the tour guides, Maria and Allessa were great! They had a lot of knowledge about the capunchin fairs, and the catacombes!
Brian_K, 10/24/2025 9:35:49 AM
Unlike anything you've ever seen. The museum with the bone art and the catacombs were the highlights
Gail_C, 10/23/2025 3:23:50 PM
This was a great experience and our guide Maria was knowledgeable and very informative I would recommend this tour
sliaxxs, 10/23/2025 2:13:41 PM
It was a great experience. Adrian was our tour guide and was great. Lots of knowlegde since he is a local. It is well worth it.
H8971QUninao, 10/23/2025 2:03:28 PM
This tour was so interesting! Our guide, Andrea was extremely knowledgeable & articulate in explaining the different parts of the tour. It was a highlight of our visit to Rome.
hollyccarroll, 10/23/2025 11:45:00 AM
This tour was very cohesive. All three components: the Cappuccino Crypt Museum, the Domitilla Catacombs and the Saint Silvester and Martin Basilica were excellent examples of early Christianity, Roman paganism and funeral customs of Christians and religious orders. Our tour guide, Maria, gave essential background information throughout in a lively manner. We learned much about the “archaeology layers” of the city. All in all a great experience
Heather_M, 10/23/2025 7:22:25 AM
Great tour guidea. Very informative. Super interesting sites visited - each one different. Bus was cleaning tidy.
Christine_H, 10/22/2025 1:37:21 PM
Had a great experience! Learned so much from my guide Allan. He kept things light and I really enjoyed myself.
Inga_B, 10/22/2025 12:48:03 PM
Very interesting, many historical Facts, nice Guide :) Thank you so much for the Tour! It was unforgettable
- 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.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund