Catacombs Tour: Explore Rome's Underground History

Discover Rome’s underground secrets with a guided Catacombs tour and Capuchin Crypt visit. Explore ancient tunnels and the eerie Bone Chapel.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Touristation Piazza Venezia - Redeem your voucher at the TOURISTATION ARACOELI office located at Piazza Aracoeli, 16. A small fountain is situated in front of the office, and there are signs and orange flags outside. It is advised not to use the Metro B Colosseo stop. Instead, consider taking any bus or tram to Piazza Ara Coeli or enjoy a walk.
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What's Included
  • Reserved entrance for Domitilla Catacombs (except on Tuesday)
  • Reserved entrance for Callisto Catacombs (only on Tuesday)
  • Hop-On Hop-off bus to the Capuchin Crypt
  • 3-hour Hop-On Hop-off bus
  • Transfer to the Catacombs from Touristation Aracoeli - Piazza d’Ara Coeli, 16
  • Capuchin Crypt ticket with audio guide
  • Guided Tour (Italian, English, French, Spanish and German)
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Guided tour to Capuchin Crypt
  • Pick up & Drop-off service from and to the hotel
Additional Information

Begin your journey at the Touristation Aracoeli office (Piazza d’Aracoeli 16) and hop on a scenic bus heading to the Catacombs. Delight in a guided underground tour and explore the extensive network of tunnels that served as burial grounds and worship sites for early Christians in Rome.
Following the tour, the scenic bus will drop you off near a Big Bus…

Location
Touristation Piazza Venezia
Piazza d'Aracoeli
Exchange your voucher at the TOURISTATION ARACOELI office at Piazza Aracoeli, 16 A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wander770219
May 25, 2026
Rome and bones indeed - A+ the cappuccini museum and crypt was amazing
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Go45212684597
Mar 15, 2026
Good experience - The good organization, the bus ride with Alejandro was very entertaining and pleasant and the guided tour of Calixto catacomb very interesting
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Erikabh7042ha
Jan 17, 2026
Nice experience - Very suggestive and fascinating visit in the heart of Rome that I absolutely recommend!
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Giorgia
Jan 15, 2026
Memorable Experience in Rome - Visiting the Capuchin Crypt was a truly unique and thought-provoking experience. The site is well organized and incredibly fascinating, offering a deep insight into history and symbolism. A special mention goes to the Touristation staff, who were extremely helpful and professional. Everything was well managed from start to finish. Highly recommended if you’re looking for something different and meaningful in Rome!
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Sarabv9890eq
Jan 15, 2026
It's okay. - Great tour, well organized and interesting. The staff was really friendly, helpful and professional throughout the experience. Thank you all for the welcome and attention, highly recommended!
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Daydream32672732588
Jan 15, 2026
Super tour - It was a wonderful tour, we really enjoyed it all. First we were taken on a catacomb tour, and then they took us to Cryptus Cappuccini. Everything was super organized, we felt it was going right. Advise everyone 😊
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176rhiannonp
Apr 13, 2026
A Must-Do for History Lovers and the "Macabre-Curious" - I recently took the Rome’s Bone Chapel and Catacombs: Skulls, Crypts and City Ride tour, and it was easily one of the highlights of my trip! If you are looking for something a bit deeper and more atmospheric than the standard Colosseum tour, this is it. The Highlights: Seamless Logistics: The tour includes a bus ride, which was a huge relief. The staff were incredibly helpful, clearly explaining exactly where to go and how to navigate each site, making the whole experience stress-free. Intimate Atmosphere: I was pleasantly surprised that the crypt tour felt personal. The group size was small, and the sites weren't overly crowded, which allowed us to actually take in the exhibits and appreciate the eerie beauty of the bone chapels. Fascinating Exhibits: The history is incredible. Seeing the intricate displays of skulls and bones in the Capuchin Crypt is something you truly have to see in person to understand. Overall, it was a well-organized and deeply interesting way to spend a few hours in Rome. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see a different side of the city's history!
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Lance_r
Apr 9, 2026
You can’t see Rome in a day - This was a good experience for those good with managing your experiences and expectations. Must haves - skip the lines pass , hours the bone crypt is open and a full, full day to jump on and off the bus. Not a good trip for people on a schedule. Need time to eat and walk around and not worried about getting back to your cruise ship.
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Patriciohernan_l
Feb 25, 2026
Good experience half with guide and half self-guided - Overall very interesting, although not guided in its entirety and missing information. The bus section is not fluid. In my case I had to wait 30 minutes (it should be 10) and I almost did not reach the catacombs of the Capuchins.
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K1m4290
Jan 7, 2026
Could have been better organised but we loved the history - Unfortunately our transfer between the catacombs and the crypt was unable to make it so we had to make our own way to the crypt, but the operator gifted us another excursion for the inconvenience. The catacombs were so interesting. It's VERY cold underground so definitely wrap up if you go. The tour guide was not as engaging as we've experienced with other trips in Rome, but she got the information across. We sat in a room for 20 mins before setting off for the excursion watching an AI video on historical Rome which was a little unrelated, and the transfer driver to the catacombs didn't give us a time to return, so we ended up sitting on the transport for a long time waiting for others when we could have grabbed a warm coffee and spent a little more time wandering about. Overall the experience was good but could have been much better organised. The crypt was so cool, seeing all the bones in each section and learning all about the history.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).