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Highlights

  • Skip the stress of navigating—enjoy pre-arranged transfers to these hidden, far-flung sites for a seamless experience.
  • Venture into the ancient Catacombs of Domitilla or St. Callixtus (Tuesdays only) with a guide, discovering frescoed tombs, underground basilicas, and early Christian burial sites.
  • Step into the eerie Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of 4,000 friars create haunting memento mori artwork, brought to life with an immersive audio guide.

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Wall paintings depicting biblical figures in the Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome.
Tour guide speaking to visitors on a bus at Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome.
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Uncover the secrets beneath Rome

Your journey begins in Rome, where you'll board a panoramic bus for the Catacombs of Domitilla. Descend into this ancient complex, the oldest and largest in Rome, and discover a network of tunnels adorned with frescoes and Christian symbols. Your expert guide will bring the past to life, sharing stories of the early Christian community who found refuge and faith within these underground walls. If you visit on a Tuesday, you'll visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus instead. It's the most extensive network of its kind and the final resting place of nine popes!

The bone chapels of the Capuchins

Your final stop is the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, featuring Caravaggio’s iconic painting of St. Francis and artifacts showcasing the order’s global charitable efforts. At the museum's rear, the Capuchin Crypts hold the remains of 4,000 friars, their bones meticulously arranged in the European memento mori tradition, offering a poignant reminder of mortality. Explore the unique chapels at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide and reflect on the Capuchins' beliefs about death and the afterlife.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Half-day tour around Domitilla Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt
  • Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs with entry (except Tuesday)
  • Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with entry (only Tuesday)
  • Expert English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide
  • One-way transfers
  • Entry to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars with audio guide
  • Guided tour of the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
  • Return transfers to Rome
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food & beverages

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Redeem your voucher at Touristation Aracoeli.

  • Address: Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.

  • Landmark: A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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You'll explore the Catacombs of Domitilla, and if you're visiting on a Tuesday, you'll see the Catacombs of St. Callixtus instead.

The tour is led by expert guides who speak English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish.

Ensure you have comfortable walking shoes and bring a layer to stay warm in cooler temperatures. You must also adhere to the dress code that requires clothing covering your knees and shoulders.

Large items, pets, food, beverages, as well as photography and videography inside the catacombs and crypts are not allowed.

The tour includes a half-day visit to the Domitilla Catacombs, guided tours with entry (except for Tuesday when St. Callixtus Catacombs are visited), one-way transfers, an expert guide in several languages, and access to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars with an audio guide.

No, return transfers to Rome are not included. The tour provides one-way transfers only.

The experience is not accessible by wheelchair and isn't recommended for individuals with mobility issues.

In the Capuchin Crypt, you'll encounter memento mori artwork created from the bones of around 4,000 friars. An immersive audio guide will enhance your visit.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are not included in this tour package.

You should not bring food or beverages, as they aren't allowed during the tour. The inclusion of meals is also not part of the experience.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a layer for chilly underground temperatures.

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large items, pets, food and beverages. Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs and crypts. Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues.

Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.

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