Overview

The Crypts and Catacombs of Rome Skip-The-Line Tour offers a unique exploration into the underground wonders of ancient Rome. This tour provides an opportunity to delve into crypts, catacombs, and burial chambers with the guidance of an expert guide.

Starting at Piazza Barberini, known for its historical significance where human corpses were once displayed, the journey continues to the Capuchin Crypt. Here, visitors can admire Caravaggio's "St. Francis in Meditation" and witness the artistic arrangement of 4,000 Capuchin monks' bones. The tour then leads to the Christian Catacombs, a network linked with early Christians in Rome, where participants descend into corridors carved from volcanic rock to discover frescoes and ancient burial sites used as places of worship during times of persecution.

The experience is further enriched by a visit to the Basilica San Martino ai Monti, offering insights into early Christian worship. This tour provides an unforgettable exploration of Rome's hidden treasures, revealing the city's deep spiritual roots beneath its historic surface.

Highlights

Explore ancient Rome's underground wonders, including crypts and catacombs, with an expert guide for a captivating journey.
Begin your tour at Piazza Barberini, where human corpses were once publicly displayed in historical times.
Discover the Capuchin Crypt, featuring Caravaggio's 'St. Francis in Meditation' and the artistic arrangement of 4,000 Capuchin monks' bones.
Travel to the Christian Catacombs, a network associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome, for an insightful experience.
Descend into volcanic rock corridors, uncovering frescoes and burial places that served as worship sites during persecution.

Your Experience

Start an unforgettable journey through ancient Rome's underground wonders, exploring crypts, catacombs, and burial chambers with an expert guide. The Original Crypts and Catacombs of Rome Tour begins in Piazza Barberini, where human corpses were once publicly displayed.

Tour Highlights

The tour's highlight is the Capuchin Crypt, featuring Caravaggio's "St. Francis in Meditation" and the artistic arrangement of 4,000 Capuchin monks' bones. Next, travel comfortably to the Christian Catacombs, a network associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome.

Exploration

Descend into volcanic rock corridors, discovering frescoes and burial places doubling as places of worship during persecution. Led by an expert guide, navigate extensive catacombs revealing tales of a bygone era.

Historic Visit

Complete your underground experience with a historic visit to the Basilica San Martino ai Monti, a church rich with hidden layers of history. Built on the remains of ancient Roman buildings, it offers a rare look at the early days of Christian worship.

Duration

Lasts 3 hours 30 minutes.

Must Know

Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
Meeting point description: 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). Please, arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time for the check-in.(Piazza Barberini, Piazza Barberini, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy)
Accessibility:Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with visual or hearing impairments
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
Not allowed:Strollers and baby carriages are not permitted
Know in advance:Please be aware that some locations may be busy during standard hours
This service ends at Piazza Barberini or the exit of San Martino ai Monti
Please note, on Sundays the Church visits is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities
Note that tours inside Capuchin Crypts will run with audio guides instead of a guided tour as per new rules imposed by the Capuchin Crypts
Remember to bring: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

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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Crypts and Catacombs of Rome Skip-The-Line Tour

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