Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts VIP Group Tour with Transfers
by The Tour Guy
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$125.90Overview
This about three-and-a-half-hour group tour in Rome includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from central Rome and an English-speaking guide. The tour starts at Piazza Barberini, where participants meet the guide before heading to the Capuchin Crypts. There, visitors explore five chapels decorated with the bones of roughly 3,700 Capuchin friars, including the Crypts of the Resurrection, Skulls, Pelvises, Leg Bones and Thigh Bones, and Three Skeletons. Skip-the-line access is included for this site. Next, the tour continues to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus along the Appian Way. Visitors descend underground to see the burial chambers where early popes and martyrs were laid to rest. The guide explains the history of the catacombs and points out well-preserved paintings inside. On the return trip to central Rome, the route passes by the ancient Appian Way and the Aurelian Walls, with commentary about their historical importance. The tour concludes back at Piazza Barberini, allowing easy access to nearby transport or dining. This tour covers all admissions, guided visits, and transportation as described but does not include hotel pickup or gratuities. Participants must adhere to dress codes for religious sites, and child car seats are available if requested in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Barberini
The tour begins with a meeting at Piazza Barberini in central Rome. After meeting the expert local guide, the group proceeds quickly to the Capuchin Crypts. The tour includes visits to the crypts holding over 3,700 human skeletons, followed by a guided walk through the Catacombs of Rome. The route also passes by the Appian Way and finishes with a visit to Santa Maria in Cosmedin and its Mouth of Truth.
10 min
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
The Capuchin Crypts lie beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini. There are five chapels decorated with the bones of Capuchin friars buried in this sacred site. Visitors explore the Crypt of the Resurrection, Crypt of the Skulls, Crypt of the Pelvises, Crypt of the Leg Bones and Thigh Bones, and the Crypt of the Three Skeletons. Skip-the-line entry allows full access to these chapels during this portion of the tour.
50 min
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Returning to central Rome, the vehicle passes the Via Appia Antica and the Aurelian Walls. Built in the 3rd century by Emperor Aurelian to protect Rome from invaders, these walls remain visible from the vehicle. The Appian Way is an ancient Roman road reaching southern Italy and was the location where 10,000 slaves were crucified during Spartacus's revolt. The guide shares historical details during this drive-by.
Catacombe di San Callisto
The tour includes a guided visit to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus along the Appian Way. These early Roman burial grounds are known as the final resting place of martyrs and popes from the third century. Visitors enter the underground labyrinth, where crypts contain remains and well-preserved paintings. The guide explains the significance of this site during the visit.
55 min
Piazza Barberini
After the tour sites, the group returns by luxury transport to Piazza Barberini in central Rome. This drop-off point allows visitors to easily access public transportation or nearby restaurants.
30 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Piazza Barberini - in front of the Fontana del Tritone. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
End point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Piazza Barberini - in front of the Fontana del Tritone. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts VIP Group Tour with Transfers
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$125.90Overview
This about three-and-a-half-hour group tour in Rome includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from central Rome and an English-speaking guide. The tour starts at Piazza Barberini, where participants meet the guide before heading to the Capuchin Crypts. There, visitors explore five chapels decorated with the bones of roughly 3,700 Capuchin friars, including the Crypts of the Resurrection, Skulls, Pelvises, Leg Bones and Thigh Bones, and Three Skeletons. Skip-the-line access is included for this site. Next, the tour continues to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus along the Appian Way. Visitors descend underground to see the burial chambers where early popes and martyrs were laid to rest. The guide explains the history of the catacombs and points out well-preserved paintings inside. On the return trip to central Rome, the route passes by the ancient Appian Way and the Aurelian Walls, with commentary about their historical importance. The tour concludes back at Piazza Barberini, allowing easy access to nearby transport or dining. This tour covers all admissions, guided visits, and transportation as described but does not include hotel pickup or gratuities. Participants must adhere to dress codes for religious sites, and child car seats are available if requested in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza Barberini
The tour begins with a meeting at Piazza Barberini in central Rome. After meeting the expert local guide, the group proceeds quickly to the Capuchin Crypts. The tour includes visits to the crypts holding over 3,700 human skeletons, followed by a guided walk through the Catacombs of Rome. The route also passes by the Appian Way and finishes with a visit to Santa Maria in Cosmedin and its Mouth of Truth.
10 min
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
The Capuchin Crypts lie beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini. There are five chapels decorated with the bones of Capuchin friars buried in this sacred site. Visitors explore the Crypt of the Resurrection, Crypt of the Skulls, Crypt of the Pelvises, Crypt of the Leg Bones and Thigh Bones, and the Crypt of the Three Skeletons. Skip-the-line entry allows full access to these chapels during this portion of the tour.
50 min
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Returning to central Rome, the vehicle passes the Via Appia Antica and the Aurelian Walls. Built in the 3rd century by Emperor Aurelian to protect Rome from invaders, these walls remain visible from the vehicle. The Appian Way is an ancient Roman road reaching southern Italy and was the location where 10,000 slaves were crucified during Spartacus's revolt. The guide shares historical details during this drive-by.
Catacombe di San Callisto
The tour includes a guided visit to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus along the Appian Way. These early Roman burial grounds are known as the final resting place of martyrs and popes from the third century. Visitors enter the underground labyrinth, where crypts contain remains and well-preserved paintings. The guide explains the significance of this site during the visit.
55 min
Piazza Barberini
After the tour sites, the group returns by luxury transport to Piazza Barberini in central Rome. This drop-off point allows visitors to easily access public transportation or nearby restaurants.
30 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Piazza Barberini - in front of the Fontana del Tritone. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
End point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Piazza Barberini - in front of the Fontana del Tritone. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.