Underground Catacombs & Bone Crypt Tour in Rome

Step beneath Rome on a shared guided tour of early Christian burial places and a crypt filled with artistically arranged human bones. Explore the city’s religious history in settings far removed from its streets and piazzas.

• Explore the catacombs with an expert guide to their underground world
• Travel between sites in an air-conditioned minibus

Itinerary

1. Meet in Piazza Trilussa by the statue of Trilussa, on the right side of the square with the river behind you. Look for your guide holding a green walk sign; departures are at 09:00 and 13:45.
2. Explore the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, Via Appia Antica, and the Church of Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte on a 3-hour guided tour.
3. Finish at 12:00 after the morning departure or 16:45 after the afternoon departure. The tour ends in Piazza Barberini or Piazza Trilussa, depending on the day.

What's Included

• Admission to the Catacombs of Rome and Orazione e Morte bone crypt
• English-speaking guide and specialist catacombs guide
• Air-conditioned minibus transportation

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged 0–1 join free; adult rates apply from age 15.
• Requires considerable walking and climbing stairs.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• The catacombs have tight passages and may not be suitable if you have claustrophobia.
• Cover your shoulders and knees at the religious sites. Photography is not allowed inside the sites visited.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.