Unforgettable Rome: Ancient Crypts & Catacombs Journey
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 Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Larry_L, 12/5/2025 1:08:34 PM
This tour was very educational. Our tour guide, Antoniano, was professional with a well of knowledge. Highly recommend this tour with Antoniano.
jeannegA6855XY, 12/3/2025 1:31:57 PM
An amazing experience! Our guides , Ali and Anthony were very knowledgeable, helpful and fun. So very interesting to see and learn about ancient burial customs. I will be doing this again on my next trip to Rome!
Kathleen_O, 12/2/2025 10:30:43 AM
This was our only large group tour while in Rome, and one that was NOT specifically catered towards kids, and even my 11 year old son thought this was cool. For the time, it was well paced, well informed and covered a lot of ground (both literally and topically). For a topic that could have been really macabre, it was an elevated experience.
Felicia_G, 11/29/2025 4:54:16 AM
This was very cool, in particular the crypts! If you don’t like scary or Halloween stuff, this is probably not for you! The tour guide who took us there and occupied us on the bus to the catacombs was very good. She was informative and knowledgeable. The tour guide in the catacombs (Maria) was difficult to hear, as she spoke very quietly. People who were in the back of the group didn’t hear anything that was said. The catacombs is fascinating to see. One of the things that we saw was the first known drawing of Mary and Jesus, which is in the original color!
miswu1117, 11/29/2025 1:39:02 AM
This a well organized tour. The guide was very polite and informative. Clean and comfortable bus was used between sites. It was an amazing cultural and religious experience. It is definitely something not to be missed while in Rome
William_M, 11/28/2025 2:59:00 AM
Cat was the best…knowledgable, thorough and friendly. She made the experience a lot of fun. Your first trip to Italy will be in complete without it.
Tour34259937879, 11/27/2025 4:37:27 PM
We had a great time and the best tour guides - Cat and Alessandra were great and very knowledgeable and funny! Recommend this tour!
Heidi_Z, 11/26/2025 2:41:26 PM
This was a lovely tour and the three destinations were remarkable. However, it’s important to be careful of the timing of your tour or you may spend a lot of time sitting on the bus in traffic. At that point, the actual tour part of the tour felt a little rushed.
Doreen_E, 11/26/2025 2:24:12 PM
We had a lovely time with Andrea. He had a lovely sense of humor and was very knowledgeable about the places we went and what we were seeing. I highly recommend the tour!
Erin_O, 11/26/2025 8:20:37 AM
Great tour! The night time experience was well worth it to avoid crowds and really see things. Highly recommend!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Some of the venues may slightly reduce the length of visit in period of high demand.
- If you select the "After Hours" Option, starting at 5pm, you tour will last 2.5 hours and will end at Piazza della Repubblica
- Please note, on Sundays the Church visits is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities.
- Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia
Departure point
In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.Return details
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 Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core.Redemption
• We kindly ask our guests be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. • Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets or flag to be easily recognizable at the meeting point. • Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the venues. • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended. • This service ends at San Martino ai Monti [Day Tour] or Piazza Barberini [After Hours Tour] • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated! • City Wonders is not responsible for any personal belongings that are lost or damaged. Guests should ensure they keep track of their items throughout the entire duration of the tour. Please note that any additional shipping costs related to retrieved items will not be covered by City Wonders • Basilica of San Martino ai Monti is not visited in the exclusive after hours tour option. That option last 2.5 hours instead of 3.5 hrs for the day tour. • Please note, on Sundays the Church visits is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities. If Private Tour option is selected: • Please ensure to add your accommodation details in the "Special Requirements" field on the check-out page or to email them to us at info@citywonders.com • It is the customers’ responsibility to arrive at the agreed Meeting Point 10 minutes before the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the driver. The driver will allow a maximum tolerance of 15 minutes from the scheduled tour time. Missed tours or tickets due to missed pick-up cannot be refunded.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund