Rome Catacombs Tour With Capuchin Crypts

• Awesome Memories

• A guided tour of the Capuchin Crypts

• Guided tour of the Christian Catacombs of Domitilla

• A Fun, English-speaking guide

• Luxury climate-controlled transportation

Please note: Because some of the sites on this small group tour are religious, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women at all times. This dress code is strictly enforced and should you not comply, you run the risk of missing parts of the tour. We know that Rome gets quite hot during the summertime - please consider bringing a shawl/scarf/sweater with you to cover your knees and shoulders when necessary.

Capuchin Crypts & Bones

This Medieval crypt contains the skeletal remains of 3,700 bodies believed to be Capuchin friars buried by their order. They were buried between the years 1500 and 1870, during which time the Roman Catholic Church permitted burial in and under churches. 

The underground crypt is divided into six chapels; Crypt of the Resurrection, Crypt of the Skulls, Crypt of the Pelvises, Crypt of the Leg Bones and Thigh Bones and Crypt of the Three Skeletons. Lit only by dim natural light seeping in through cracks and small fluorescent lamps, the crypt walls are elaborately decorated with skeletal remains.

The Domitilla Catacombs

Forming an elaborate maze of underground tunnels, the Christian Catacombs of Domitilla are the largest Catacombs system in Rome. The Catacombs are located about 15 minutes outside of Rome's city center and were taken over by Christians to bury their dead. The Domitilla Catacombs contain thousands of burial plots, where the remains of Ancient Romans were once located.

 Highlights of the Domitilla Catacombs include a second-century fresco of The Last Supper. Learn the mysteries of how Jesus was depicted in the first centuries after his death. You will be surprised for sure!

Please note: The Domatilla Catacombs will be closed from mid-December to mid-January. In the case that your tour falls within this time, you will visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus instead.

The Appian Way and Aurelian Walls

Emperor Aurelian built a defensive wall around Rome during the third century to defend the city against invading barbarians. You’ll pass the Aurelian Walls in our luxury, climate-controlled vehicle and see them up close. In addition, you’ll walk a small stretch of the Ancient Appian Way. Leading all the way to Puglia in Southern Italy, the Appian Way is one of the most important Ancient Roman roads.

The Ancient Appian Way was also the location of the crucifixion of 10,000 slaves during the revolt of Spartacus. While you won't see any crucifixions, our guide will relive the story for you and make it come alive.