Capuchin Crypt & Catacombs Guided Tour in Rome

Discover a different side of Rome on a shared tour with an English-speaking guide and tales of the macabre. Inside the Capuchin Crypts, encounter chambers decorated with the skeletal remains of 4,000 monks, some dressed in historical clothing.

• Explore the underground spaces beneath the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti

Itinerary

1. Meet at Piazza Barberini for departure at 09:20, 09:40, 13:30, 14:10, or 14:30. Look for your guide holding a "City Wonders" flag or sign.
2. Explore the Catacombs of Domitilla, San Callisto, or San Sebastiano on a guided tour.
3. Visit the Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti.
4. Discover the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars.
5. End at the Capuchin Crypts at 12:50, 13:10, 17:00, 17:40, or 18:00, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• Admission to the Capuchin Crypts and Museum with an audio guide
• Admission to the Basilica and undergrounds of San Martino ai Monti
• Catacombs admission
• English-speaking guide
• Air-conditioned bus transfers between the meeting point and attractions

Important details

• Children ages 0–14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children ages 0–1 join free.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Cover your knees, shoulders, and back for entry to religious sites. Do not wear flip-flops, shorts, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts.
• Luggage storage is not available.
• Church visits are not guaranteed on Sundays because of religious services.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.