Underground Rome: Catacombs, St Clement and Capuchin Crypt (Private Tour)
Rome, Italy
3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 6 more
Overview
Step down into Rome's dark, pagan past during this multi-stop underground tour with a private guide. You'll visit the Catacombs of Domitilla, the Capuchin Crypt, and the underground of St. Clement's Basilica, enhanced by personalized commentary from your guide. Learn about the collision of Christianity and the pagan religion, a conflict that includes strange mystery cults, ancient burial sites, and decorations made of human bones.
- Private tour for personalized attention and a flexible itinerary
- Convenient pickup and drop-off in central Rome
- Skip-the-line admission to each attraction
- Hear your guide's commentary clearly through a provided headset
What's Included
Hotel pick-up and return (within central Rome)
Skip-the-line admission
Transport in a private car with AC
Full tour from an expert guide
Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Journey 50ft under the earth to the labyrinthian Catacombs of Domitila. See the burial grounds of Ancient Rome – where both the pagan and Christian dead were buried. Enjoy unusual examples of late pagan art, both Christian and Roman, cheek by jowl.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
The Mediaeval Basilica of St. Clement is a delight in and of itself, but their underground is a revelation. Go below to find a 4th century Roman Basilica and, as if that wasn’t impressive enough, a Temple of Mithras; home of a strange Roman mystery cult, who practised bizarre rituals…
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Below the Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini is perhaps the most bizarrely decorated room in Italy: the Capuchin Crypt, decorated with the remains of 4,000 friars. See the creepy memento mori the Marquis de Sade loved.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Discover the hidden treasures of Rome's underworld in the Catacombs of Domitilla, below the Basilica of St. Clement and in the Capuchin Crypt.
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties, or limited mobility
- This tour does not accommodate wheelchairs due to narrow passageways and uneven surfaces
- This tour is not suitable for people with claustrophobia or fear of narrow spaces
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Learn more about cancellations.
