After Hours Rome Catacombs Tour with Capuchin Crypts

Experience Rome’s underground tombs and religious bone displays on this exclusive night tour

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· 3.00h · Rome, Italy

After Hours Rome Catacombs Tour with Capuchin Crypts

An image of a tour walking through the Catacombs in Rome while on tour with The Tour Guy.

The doors close to the public, but not for you. With exclusive access to Rome’s underground world, step into the eerie Catacombs after dark, long after the crowds have disappeared. Before descending below, visit the Capuchin Crypts, where the bones of thousands of monks create one of the most haunting displays in the city. With a passionate guide leading the way, this after-hours experience transforms Rome’s hidden past into something you’ll never forget.

What You Get With This Tour

Expert English-speaking guide
Catacombs tickets
Capuchin Crypts
Priscilla Catacombs
Transportation
Group size of 20
Tour guide gratuities
Hotel pick up
Wheelchair accessible

Tour Itinerary

1

Meeting point at Piazza Barberini
Find your guide and small group of fellow travelers in Rome’s city center, then hop into a private vehicle for an unforgettable evening
2

Capuchin Crypts
Visit five chapels below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini, all containing the skeletal remains of 3,700 Capuchin friars
3

Crypt of the Resurrection
Gaze at an eerie depiction of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, surrounded by actual parts of a human skeleton
4

Crypt of the Skulls
View an unsettling wall of human skulls while learning more about how these crypts were created to symbolize mortality
5

Crypt of the Pelvises
Continue to gawk at the intricate pattern of human bones within each crypt, created from the remains of nearly 4,000 friars
6

Catacombs of Priscilla
Visit the “Queen of Catacombs” like a VIP, touring three sections of this ancient burial site where many popes and martyrs have been buried
7

Drop off at Via Leonida Bissolati
After finishing up your eerie tour of the catacombs, hop into your vehicle for a smooth return to Via Leonida Bissolati

Additional Information

Good to know:

Accessibility: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and many old stone floors and stairways. It is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest taking a Catacombs Private Tour so your needs can be better accommodated.
Dress Code: The catacombs are a sacred site; both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders at all times, even in the heat, so a shawl/scarf/sweater is recommended.
Weather Advisory: For cooler seasons, we recommend bringing a light jacket, as the catacombs are underground and the Capuchin Crypts are indoors.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.

Your 3-hour tour includes:

Expert English-speaking guide
Guided tour of Capuchin Crypts
Guided tour of Priscilla Catacombs
Private transportation between locations
Maximum group size of 20

What to bring:

Comfortable shoes
Light jacket (in spring and autumn)
Shawl/scarf/sweater (to cover knees and shoulders)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour. In spring and autumn, we recommend bringing a light jacket.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and many old stone floors and stairways. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest taking a Catacombs Private Tour so your needs can be better accommodated.

Which catacombs does this tour visit?

This tour usually visits the Priscilla Catacombs, but if there are any unexpected closures, your guide will take you to another nearby site.

Will we see bones?

Yes! This tour visits the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione which houses a 17th-century ossuary under it. There you will see the bones of around 4,000 Capuchin friars!

Why do I have to pay for my child who is under 6 years old?

Since this trip includes transportation, all passengers on the tour must be seated for safety and legal reasons. That means a young child takes up the same space as a youth or adult. For peace of mind, we can bring a car seat for children who need one, so please let us know in the comment box on the order confirmation page.

Is there a dress code to enter the religious sites on this tour?

We ask both men and women to cover knees and shoulders, otherwise you may be refused entry to religious sites and miss out on a portion of your tour. We understand the summers in Rome can be hot, so a great alternative is to bring a shawl/scarf/sweater with you. That way, you can cover your knees and shoulders when necessary.