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Private Catacombs & Crypts Tour of Rome with Transport
Discover papal tombs and bone-decorated chapels, plus visit the Appian Way and the Mouth of Truth
Rome's catacombs sit far apart and outside the city center, making them nearly impossible to visit on your own. This private tour solves that with door-to-door transport and a personal tour host. Descend into the Catacombs of Domitilla, then stand among the Capuchin Crypts' bone-adorned chapels. You’ll also enjoy a scenic drive along the ancient Appian Way and pause at the Santa Maria in Cosmedin to see the Mouth of Truth. For a deeper understanding of underground Rome, this is the tour to book.
What's included
Uncover the stories buried beneath Rome
Expert English-speaking private guide
Explore the Catacombs of Domitilla
See the bone-decorated Capuchin Crypts
Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Rome
Guide tips
Itinerary
Your tour begins at your central Rome hotel
Your guide picks you up from your accommodation in central Rome in a comfortable air-conditioned van. Settle in and get ready to explore some of Rome's most extraordinary underground sites with a personal expert by your side.
Step inside the Capuchin Crypts
The first stop is the Capuchin Crypts, a macabre yet fascinating underground space where the skeletal remains of roughly 3,700 Capuchin friars form elaborate decorative displays across six chapel walls. Learn the history and meaning behind this striking reminder of mortality from your audio guide.
Descend into the Catacombs of Domitilla
After a short private transfer, go underground into the Catacombs of Domitilla, dating back to the second century AD. Walk through dimly lit passageways lined with early Christian frescoes and family burial chambers while stories unfold about the ancient worshippers who once gathered here. (Please note that on Tuesday's we visit the equally astonishing Catacombs of St. Sebastian)
Walk a stretch of the ancient Appian Way
Step out of the underground and onto a section of the Appian Way, one of the most important roads of ancient Rome. Hear how this road moved armies across the empire and learn the story of the crucifixion of 10,000 slaves during the revolt of Spartacus.
Enter Santa Maria in Cosmedin
A private vehicle takes you to Santa Maria in Cosmedin, a medieval Romanesque basilica in the heart of Rome. Take in the church's remarkable architecture before heading to two of its most famous features hidden within its walls.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026
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