The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction—bypass the long lines outside with this Roman Catacombs and Crypts Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino Ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well so you can get more out of your visit.

Skip the line at three eerily wonderful attractions in Rome
Explore the Catacombs of Rome in a small-group tour limited to just 16
Go inside the Capuchin Crypt, which houses the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks
Learn about the history of Basilica San Martino ai Monti from beneath the church

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Visit the Capuchin crypt and two lesser-known gems—all with priority access.

What's Included

Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Entrance ticket and audio guide to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
Roman Catacombs tickets
Entrance to the Basilica San Martino ai Monti
All transfers in an air-conditioned coach bus

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Fontana del Tritone
P.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.

End point

Fontana del Tritone
P.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
The end point can be either Viale del Monte Oppio or Piazza Barberini depending on the day.

What To Expect

Museum and Crypt of Capuchins

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Catacombe di Santa Domitilla

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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

Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips

There is a good amount of walking involved so if you have mobility issues, beware.

Reviews

4.5

3,519 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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Truly unique!

Pamela_D, Sep 2023

This was one of the most unique tours we've done in Italy so far! Each guide on the tour (there was 3) was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The Crypt was an audio tour but our guide was very helpful before and after to answer any questions and provide further context. At the end of the tour Migle was kind enough to offer restaurant recommendations in the area.

Interesting tour of the...

Cheryl_D, Sep 2023

Interesting tour of the various crypts and catacombs. The third century villa by the Crypts of the Martyrs was a great extra.

Cool and unique your!

Maria_T, Sep 2023

Loved this tour! Our guide, Alain was wonderful, so knowledgeable and very funny! He brought us to some great places and he gave us a lot of fun, unknown facts. Would def recommend!

Skip the Catacombs, go to the Crypt!

Timothy_H, Sep 2023

We enjoyed the Capuchin Crypt the most. The guide for the Catacombs (not the tour gude from the bus) could be a bit long winded, but was interesting. They could have cut out some of the Catacombs as it was just holes in the wall. This tour was sort of a one and done--would have liked just going the the Crypt and the church instead. The tour gude was wonderful and had a great sense of humor. I believe her name was Meriam?

Not in my top 10 of things to do in Rome

Thomas_C, Sep 2023

The Franciscan monks rearranging the bones of the dead colleagues is just plain weird. The catacombs are interesting, but not a must see. The Basilica was very cool, but you could do that on your own at no cost.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello Thomas_C, Thank you so much for taking the time to book our Rome: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Guided Tour and for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continuously improve our offerings. We're delighted to hear that you found the catacombs interesting. They indeed hold a unique historical significance and provide a glimpse into ancient Rome's past. We understand that the experience of the Franciscan monks rearranging bones might not be everyone's cup of tea, as it can be quite unconventional. However, it's an aspect of history and culture that some find intriguing. We're glad you enjoyed the Basilica, which offers a different perspective on Rome's history and architecture. While it's true that you can visit it independently, our guided tour aims to provide a deeper understanding and context that might enhance the experience for some. Your valuable feedback will help us ensure that we continue to offer tours that cater to various interests and preferences. We hope you have many more memorable travel experiences, and if you ever decide to explore Rome with us again, we'd be thrilled to have you. Warm regards, Edgar J. Communications Manager City Wonders

So information and the tour guides were excellant

Laura_C, Sep 2023

The tour guide (Don) was absolutely excellent 👍👍 we enjoy this tour the most. So interesting! All the guide were very helpful, and very knowledgeable

Interesting and once of a lifetime experience

Laura_M, Sep 2023

Very good tour of multiple places! And two different guides and both were amazing plus the guide at the catacombs. Would absolutely do it again!

Awesome tour with Heather!!!

Kristian_B, Sep 2023

This tour was absolutely fantastic, having an opportunity to visit the crypt, catacomb, and underground basilica was really a unique and interesting experience. Heather was our tour guide and she truly made a great tour even better with her deep historical knowledge, passion for her work, jokes and friendly demeanor. Take this tour, it is well worth it!!!

If you have limited time this tour isn’t worth doing as there really wasn’t much to see

DimiB, Sep 2023

The catacombs were somewhat disappointing as all we saw were holes of where the bodies were once buried. We could have done without this tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi DimiB, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Rome: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Guided Tour with Coach Transfers. We appreciate your input, and we're glad you took the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry to hear that certain aspects of the tour were disappointing for you. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll use it to continually improve our offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience in the future. Thank you for choosing us for your Crypts & Catacombs tour. Kind regards, Edgar J. Communications Manager City Wonders

Heather was a great tour guide

Robert_U, Sep 2023

Heather was a delightful guide and had us laughing the entire tour with her witty jokes. She was also very knowledgeable and spoke great English.

Highly recommended

yamen_H, Sep 2023

The guider was awesome, she explains everything in a very elegant and funny way. The place also was fantastic

Fascinating!

Alexander_D, Sep 2023

Very knowledgeable guides. Highlight of the tour was the catacombs outside the Hadrian walls but the other sights were very interesting.

Great tour to do

mouldyoldy, Sep 2023

tour and tour guide great . really enjoyed it all and would recommend. the amount of time for tour was just right

Interesting and well organised tour.

michaeljohnporter, Sep 2023

Great guide and good coach transfers to three very interesting and remarkable venues. Recommend for an interesting and not too exhausting afternoon out.

Not recommended, poor experiences.

Jan_S, Sep 2023

Well, the locations were certainly interesting, there were three things we definitely did not like about the City Wonders guide experience. First, we bought tickets to a small group tour, maximum of 16 people. The group had 30 or more, just in our group. As a result, with other groups, it was very crowded in the catacombs. Second, our guide in the catacombs spoke very softly and did not project. Her English was also not very good. We were in the middle to the back of the group in narrow tunnels, underground, and because she did not project, we missed much of the tour. They should have had smaller groups and audio sets. Third, although the website said the tour would end where it started, it did not. Instead, they left us in the middle of town, far from our original site at a church. We had to pay for a taxi, ourselves, to get back to our original site. When I asked about this, I was told that they needed to change this on their website. I asked for a ride back, but they declined my request. Before forewarned. For these reasons, we would not recommend this to this company. We also had a less than satisfactory tour with them the next day because of the inability of the guide to communicate well.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi Jan_S, We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your Rome: Crypts and Roman Catacombs Guided Tour with Coach Transfers. Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your patience. To clarify, our tours typically have a maximum group size of 16 participants, but during certain parts of the experience, two groups of 16 may be combined. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. We also apologize for the challenges with your catacombs guide's communication and the unexpected ending location. We understand the importance of clear narration and will work to ensure better audibility for all guests in such environments. Regarding the change in the tour ending location, we will update our website to reflect this accurately and provide clearer information to our guests. Your comments will be shared with our team for further improvement, and thank you again for leaving us with your detailed thoughts. Kind regards, Edgar J. City Wonders

Fascinating

Eleanor_C, Sep 2023

The Capuchin Chapel was really impactful - our guide Vanessa’s explanation before we went in helped enhance the experience and understand what we were about to see. I wasn’t expecting a slightly longer coach ride with a bit of explanation of sites we’d walked past but not visited in the city which was a nice surprise. The catacombs were very creepy but the guide’s knowledge of the area was great. It was great to spend an afternoon in Rome doing something a bit different!

Interesting tour

Wendi_D, Sep 2023

It was an interesting tour! I missed the note about knees being covered and was made to do that but there were at least 6 other people who were not forced to cover up. It should be enforced for all or none. However, the tour itself was great.

Interesting and fun tour

Rashmi_H, Sep 2023

The crypts were very interesting and unlike anything I had seen before and the short tour of the catacombs was fun. A good way to spend the morning if you have an extra day in Rome.

The Catacombs tour was...

Valerie_G, Sep 2023

The Catacombs tour was amazing, and we had a wonderful tour guide. I believe her name was Vanessa. She really had a passion for her job and was very knowledgeable. She was so cute with her little quirky jokes. She really made our experience memorable. She told us she was getting married in October, so we want to wish her all the best. Thank you!

For something different

Lisa_L, Sep 2023

This was a very different tour. Which I loved seeing new sites and different things on this tour. The "bones" and their history were particularly unique.

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