Alone in Rome's Catacombs: After-Hours Tour with Bone Crypt | La Vacanza Travel

Alone in Rome's Catacombs: After-Hours Tour with Bone Crypt

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This special access, after-hours walking tour takes you into the Catacombs after closing, introducing you to one of Rome’s most important cities of the dead. You’ll also get to see the chilling Orazione e Morte bone crypt, decorated with skulls and bones. Not a tour for the easily spooked, but a wonderful exploration of early Christianity in Rome and Ancient Roman beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife that informs as much as it thrills.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte, Via Giulia 262, 00186 Rome Italy

Start your tour at St. Mary of Eulogies and the Dead Church to explore the ancient burial site below the church recently re-opened after seven years of restoration. You'll meet a nun inside the church who will escort you down a short staircase into the bone crypt, decorated with the skulls and bones of abandoned corpses. Both a shocking and fascinating sight, the bone crypt is truly understood with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Before entering, your expert guide will explain the early Christians' interesting beliefs on life and death, which motivated the creation of such a macabre memorial.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio

Sit back and relax as an expert driver takes you outside of Rome’s city center while your guide answers questions about the bone crypt and gives you an introduction to the fascinating Roman Catacombs.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Catacombe San Sebastiano, Via Appia Antica 136, 00179 Rome Italy

Enter the catacombs after the crowds have left for an intimate tour of this ancient burial ground. Depending on the day or season, you may visit a different, but equally interesting, Roman Catacomb.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio

Roundtrip transportation to Rome’s city center takes all the thinking out of this special access tour. You’ll be back in the city in time for dinner.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • After-hours entrance to Rome Catacombs
  • Ticket to Orazione e Morte Crypt
  • Private, air-conditioned transport
  • Small groups of max 18 people
  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Expert Catacombs guide
  • Entry/Admission - Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombe San Sebastiano

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Sites on this itinerary include holy places, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. It is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas.
  • Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
  • Photography is not allowed in the sites visited on this tour, due to their religious nature.
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Due to the tight nature of the catacombs, those with claustrophobia may want to consider another tour.
  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Piazza Trilussa, 00153 Roma RM, Italy


Departure Time

05:45 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Climber30329729357

15 Apr, 2024

Federico is absolutely 5 stars! Excellent personality, knowledge & humour. Although our tour was disrupted due to events beyond his control I still thoroughly enjoyed spending my time on this tour. Highly impressed with the prompt action in rectifying the disruption from the tour. Thank you again

Robyn_M

13 Apr, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic he made the tour! His passion for Rome and it's history were great!

Reginald_J

06 Apr, 2024

This was an fun and interesting tour. Our guide, Silvia, was very enthusiastic and engaging. Additionally, the church and catacombs were fascinating even though the catacombs did not hold any bones.

Joan_V

25 Oct, 2023

Wonderful infirmary your with Federico....our new favorite tour guide. He added so much energy to our tour of the catacombs & Capuchin crypt. He made the whole experience interactional, tough provoking & fun!! Grazie mille Federico for bringing passion to your guests & sharing your love of all things Roman! Grazie mille! 🙌

John_H

14 Oct, 2023

This was a highlight of our trip here. The tour was well conducted and the catacombs tour guide was so knowledgeable. What a remarkable site!

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Federico is 5 stars

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Bone Chapel

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Awesome tour!!

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A rainy evening adds to the ambiance

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Outstanding tour guide and great tour in a small group!

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Three Tours with Walks of Italy... All Outstanding

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