Crypts and Catacombs Tour in Rome
- Book through Klook and go on a tour around Rome to discover its many crypts and catacombs!
- Walk around the eerie halls of Capuchin Catacombs, a burial site decorated with the bones of 4,000 monks
- Make your way through the layers of San Clemente Basilica, which was built on top of 3 ancient churches
- Be regaled with tales of the macabre and get to know the histories of these spine-chilling places
What to expect
Discover the mysterious, gloomy corners of Rome on this captivating tour! Begin at the famous Capuchin Catacombs, an eerie yet popular attraction where the halls are uniquely decorated with the skeletal remains of 4,000 monks—some even dressed in historical outfits. Next, descend into the Basilica of San Clemente, a glorious edifice built atop three layers of ancient churches dating back to the 1st century. As you explore each underground level, marvel at the exquisite interior designs and ancient artworks hidden beneath the city. Throughout the trip, a fun and engaging guide will regale you with creepy tales and fascinating historical commentary. If you have a fascination for the macabre, this unforgettable tour is an absolute must!





Reviews
I enjoyed the tour very much and out tour guide Allan is very knowledgeable . Overall my experience is unforgettable and although this was my first time to experience a tour under the catacombs. It's an eerie feeling, yet very informative. I learned a lot, and it broadened my perspective that we are only temporary in this world. At the end of our life, we will still return to being ashes, and all our belongings and what we have spent in this world will be left behind, such as a family that lives under a church.
Very interesting tour on the underground (literally) history of Rome. Paula is a friendly guide, helpful and very informative. Perhaps she can improve on the accent as I need to listen carefully of her Italian accented English. The tour could start earlier to extend a bit longer e.g. 30minutes extra to allow traffic, weather delay etc. The tour started at 220 pm and by the time it ends at 6pm, it's already dark
This tour includes the Capuchin Monastery Museum, with its awesome human bone crypts underneath, then the underground cemetery (no photo taking), and finally a visit to the ruins under the church, a very special experience!
This is a very worthwhile tour. Andrea was our guide and he was great. During this tour, not only we learned about the sites included in the itinerary but also about Rome and the early lives of Romans. It was a fun tour. I had the impression that it was a full walking tour but it’s not. We took the bus to all 3 sites! That was a relief since we had really hot days in Rome. I highly recommend this tour. Both Allen and Andrea were great guides. Gave us insights, told us stories about the ancient times. One great tour!
very engaging guides and very. I’ll sights to see! would totally recommend!
Great experience on seldom seen and known by visitors. Highly recommended. The guides were knowledgeable and funny. Itinerary was good.
A very interesting tour of the crypts and catacombs. Semih was very interactive and informative. Highly recommend this tour.
Smooth tour. Ended a bit later due to crowd which is not in the tour operator control. Everything else was great.
Great explanation from tour guide though it felt a little rush at the first stop as we only had 15 minutes in there. Didnt have time to look around the gift shop. Also had to do a little bit of walking to the tour bus as well.
It was a wonderful trip. We first visited the Ossuary, then the Catacombs, and the last stop was the ancient Roman ruins under a church. It was a very fulfilling trip and worth recommending.
Good to know
Insider Tips:
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes on the date of your tour
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bottled water on the date of your tour if the weather is hot
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