The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers | La Vacanza Travel

The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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 the BBasilica of San Nicola in Carcere to discover layers of ancient foundations offering an insight to civilizations long fallen.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, Via Vittorio Veneto 27, 00187 Rome Italy

Your first destination is the Capuchin Crypt. Capuchin monks used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brothers to decorate this somber space in intricate floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of ‘the Bone Chapel’. Here you will be free to explore hearing all the interesting details and the reasons behind such an unusual practice with your audio guide.
Open your eyes to the city’s hidden side – and you’ll never see Rome the same way again.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catacombe di Santa Domitilla, Via delle Sette Chiese 282, 00147 Rome Italy

Your expert historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. You’ll descend into the labyrinthian corridors carved into the soft volcanic rock and discover the frescoes, strange iconography and burial places which doubled as places of worship when the Christians were persecuted.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere, Via del Teatro Marcello 46, Rome Italy

When you exit the catacombs, your bus will take you to the Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, where you'll explore its ruins, descend beneath the altar, and unearth atmospheric remains of ancient temples hidden beneath the church. The historic Forum Holitorium, an ancient market surrounded by Republican-era temples, lies concealed beneath the basilica, adding layers to the city's rich history.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
  • Rome Catacombs tickets
  • Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere
  • Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere
  • Entry/Admission - Museum and Crypt of Capuchins
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombe di Santa Domitilla

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
  • Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Fontana del Tritone, P.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy


Return Details

Piazza Barberini, P.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

ThomasRouleau

27 Mar, 2024

This was a good tour to learn about the catacombs and tombs in Rome. I do wish were were allowed to take photos though, and these were some amazing sights to see, but photos were not allowed basically the whole tour.

mikeinglima

27 Mar, 2024

The first tour guide through the cappuccini monks crypt just gave us headphones and left. The second and third tour through the catacombs was really cool.

Ramona_S

27 Mar, 2024

Alain, our tour guide and his colleague were so kind and gracious to all of us in the group. They were very knowledgeable and good to work with, and we had kids with us and we all loved it. We would definitely recommend to our friends.

Mark_T

25 Mar, 2024

Our tour guide Sabina was fantastic and shared a wealth of knowledge with us. The crypts were amazing to see. I’m already looking forward to my next tour.

Jeffrey_C

24 Mar, 2024

Best part of this package was the catacombs. The Capuchin Crypt was interesting but pretty gross and disturbing. The final stop felt out of place and kind of like a time filler. One of the tour guides called in sick so we only had one for a large group (30+) which made it feel very rushed. In addition, it felt like the tour guide was as bored and just wanted to get through things as quick as possible.

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Italian Adventure

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Funny guide, very knowledgeable

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A must do in Rome!!

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