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Highlights
- Experience easy travel with pre-arranged transfers included in your package for a smooth journey.
- Explore the ancient Catacombs of Domitilla or St. Callixtus on Tuesdays, guided by an expert who reveals frescoed tombs and early Christian burial sites.
- Visit the Capuchin Crypt to see 4,000 friars' bones arranged into haunting memento mori artwork; enhance your visit with an optional engaging audio guide.
Your Experience
Uncover Rome's Hidden Secrets
Your adventure starts in Rome, where you'll board a panoramic bus to explore the Catacombs of Domitilla. Explore this ancient underground complex, renowned as both the oldest and largest in Rome. Wander through tunnels adorned with frescoes and Christian symbols while your expert guide narrates tales of early Christians who sought refuge here. Should your visit fall on a Tuesday, you'll instead explore the Catacombs of St. Callixtus—home to an extensive network and burial site for nine popes!
Discover the Capuchin Bone Chapels
Your journey concludes at the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, where Caravaggio’s famous painting of St. Francis is displayed alongside artifacts that highlight the order's global charitable work. At the museum's back lies the hauntingly arranged bones of 4,000 friars in the European memento mori tradition within the Capuchin Crypts—a powerful reminder of life's transience. Explore these unique chapels at your leisure with a multilingual audio guide and contemplate on the Capuchins' views about death and what comes after.
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 on Tuesday)
- Expert guide speaking English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish
- One-way transfers
- Entry to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars with audio guide
- Guided visit to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
- Return transportation back to Rome
- Hotel collection and return service
- Meals and drinks
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.
Must Know
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a layer for cooler underground temperatures.
- Note that large items, pets, food, beverages, and certain types of clothing (those not covering knees and shoulders) are prohibited on this tour.
- Please be aware that photography and videography inside the catacombs and crypts is not allowed.
- This experience may not be suitable for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues, as it's not wheelchair accessible.
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:Â A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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