Rome Underworld Tour: Explore Bone Chapel & Catacombs

Uncover the secrets of Rome’s underground on a guided tour of crypts and catacombs. Explore the Bone Chapel, Christian Catacombs, and ancient foundations beneath Basilica San Martino ai Monti.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - Your first destination is the Capuchin Crypt. Capuchin monks used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brothers to decorate this somber space in intricate floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of ‘the Bone Chapel’. Here you will be free to explore hearing all the interesting details and the reasons…
What's Included
  • Transfers in a private air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
  • Rome Catacombs Entrance Ticket
  • Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere [Not in the After Hour Option]
  • English or Spanish-speaking guide (depending on option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

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…

Location
Fontana del Tritone
Piazza Barberini
In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Amy_m
Feb 26, 2025
Antonino was an exceptional tour guide! - Antonino was an exceptional tour guide! He was very informative. We saw three sites, and he seamlessly wove history, architecture, religion, and current affairs into our visits. We were engaged the whole time, and even got a little extra history in our van rides between the sites. He was wonderful!
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David_p
Feb 26, 2025
Great guide - Great guide great transfers guide very knowledgeable and friendly made tour fun and interesting made sure whole group were together
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Ellie_s
Jan 24, 2025
Anthony was amazing! He... - Anthony was amazing! He was so interesting and knew so many interesting facts about the catacombs and the chapel! 10/10 recommend!
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Eibhlis_s
Jan 4, 2025
An unusual tour! - This was a surprising trip for us, as we booked it without actually knowing what it entailed. We were pleasantly surprised. The trip to the Catacombs was very interesting, then the trip to the church, then the finale which was a trip to a crypt. So a very unusual trip, but the guide was excellent.
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Peter_d
Dec 25, 2024
Tombs and crypts-so exciting a combination! - Wasn't sure of what to expect, however the catacombs tour was amazing and very informative. The crypt tour showed 7 different crypts all decorated by the monks in the middle ages. The artwork was amazing and the tour itself was incredible. A must see for everyone. Not too claustrophobic.
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Diane_k
Dec 11, 2024
Something different but brilliant - Fantastic tour Barbara was a brilliant guide. Not something you’d do everyday would definitely recommend.
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Victoria_s
Jan 24, 2025
Memorable experience! - You will be walking, so be prepared! This was a super cool experience to partake in, between the history and seeing the catacombs themselves, it was incredible. To top it off with the museum at the end was the icing on top! Our guide was incredible!
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Jamie_s
Jan 4, 2025
Rushed and unauthorized charge - When we arrived to the catacombs our tour guide sped walked through the maze of the catacombs. And when we left the overall tour I was charged an unauthorized tip on my card for the bus driver.
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David_k
Dec 1, 2024
Okay tour…not really what I was expecting. - The catacombs were okay, but really just a bunch of tunnels with dug-out areas where bodies were placed….no bodies there anymore. The Capuchin crypt was a little macabre, since it was bones made into “art”. Because of traffic (on the bus for 90 minutes), we didn’t get to go to the church. The guided tour through said we would receive a 10% refund since we didn’t get all 3 of the tour stops….we will see….so far, 24 hours later, no email or message from the tour company.
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Rebecca_d
Dec 13, 2024
Terrible tour guide - left people behind - Our experience with this tour and working with Viator and City Wonders was the worst we’ve ever experienced. In short, save your money. The tour guide was unclear on his directions on meeting time after the 1st location. We began the tour at the Capuchin Crypts. He told us to enjoy the audio tour. It was 22 numbers. He, AT NO POINT, told us that the audio tour could not be listened to in full. So, the bus to the 2nd location left without 4 of their original tour goers! This was a relatively small museum, and we kept pace with the rest of the group, so there was NO reason, why they left without us. When I contacted Viator they said: * Audio Tour Guidance: Our guides strive to provide clear instructions regarding the timing and expectations of the tour. <<
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