After Hours Rome Catacombs Tour with Capuchin Crypts
Experience Rome’s underground tombs and religious bone displays on this exclusive night tour
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3 h
Max 23 Guests
The doors close to the public, but not for you. With exclusive access to Rome’s underground world, step into the eerie Catacombs after dark, long after the crowds have disappeared. Before descending below, visit the Capuchin Crypts, where the bones of thousands of monks create one of the most haunting displays in the city. With a passionate guide leading the way, this after-hours experience transforms Rome’s hidden past into something you’ll never forget.
After meeting up with your local guide in Piazza Barberini in central Rome, your group will walk with you to the site of the Capuchin Crypts—home to displays containing over 3,700 human skeletons. Next, you’ll travel by van to the vast underground tombs at the Catacombs Priscilla for an unforgettable night tour. Best of all, your guide will unlock the gates to the catacombs right before your eyes, letting you feel like a true VIP.
Rome Catacombs at Night Tour Description
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Expert English-speaking guide
Catacombs tickets
Capuchin Crypts
Priscilla Catacombs
Transportation
Group size of 20
Tour guide gratuities
Hotel pick up
Wheelchair accessible
Meeting point at Piazza Barberini
Find your guide and small group of fellow travelers in Rome’s city center, then hop into a private vehicle for an unforgettable evening
Capuchin Crypts
Visit five chapels below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini, all containing the skeletal remains of 3,700 Capuchin friars
Crypt of the Resurrection
Gaze at an eerie depiction of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, surrounded by actual parts of a human skeleton
Crypt of the Skulls
View an unsettling wall of human skulls while learning more about how these crypts were created to symbolize mortality
Crypt of the Pelvises
Continue to gawk at the intricate pattern of human bones within each crypt, created from the remains of nearly 4,000 friars
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meet your friendly guide in central Rome in front of the Fontana del Tritone at Piazza Barberini. A representative will be there holding a sign with The Tour Guy name on it.
Wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour. In spring and autumn, we recommend bringing a light jacket.
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Catacombs and Crypts with Francesca.
Yuri Davis
April 10, 2025
Wonder private evening tour of the Catacombs and then on to the Capuchin Crypts. Our guide Francesca was very personable. She knows all about everything Room. Book this tour. You will enjoy.
Amazing tour!
Anneke Zeeff
April 06, 2025
My mother, son, and I enjoyed our guide, Fiona. She was informative and interesting with what she shared. My son wasn’t keen on the bones but loved the catacombs. Our guide in the catacombs was amazing and took her time to show us everything she could. I have recommended this tour to three friends visiting Rome during the Jubilee year.
Cassandra Sanabria
March 31, 2025
Remarkable
John Couriel
March 30, 2025
Amazing window into early Christianity. Arvin did a great job dealing with surprises.
Denise OHalloran
October 21, 2024
Sandra Morgan
October 14, 2024
Wonderful!
Wendy Rambo
October 11, 2024
The Capuchin crypts were amazing, but the catacombs were the highlight!!
Georgia Brown
September 05, 2024
Francesca was wonderful. Very informative and she has a wonderful aura. Will recommend
Susan Maloney
September 02, 2024
Ingrid Sears-Witte
August 17, 2024
Alex Perrault
August 16, 2024
Catacombs after dark
Dana Olsen
August 08, 2024
Both of our Tour guides were wonderful
Jerry Keown
August 01, 2024
Fantastic Guide
melanie leger
July 20, 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The catacombs were incredible the guide there was exceptional. She was extremely knowledgeable and thank god it is underground. It was very refreshing considering it was 36degrees outside. Well worth it in the summer during the day!!!
Jennifer Tyrol
July 18, 2024
A bit late and a bit too preachy
Julia Agresta
July 06, 2024
The instructions told us to come 15 min early to ensure a prompt start time. We were there as well as the other members of the tour, but no one was holding a sign. Eventually our tour guide, Oscar, came over, letting us know that there’s some problem with ticket office. It was not his fault at all and he was very nice, but we had to wait for 45 min post start time. Which means we were rushed through the first crypt which wasn’t great. We also waited in front of the museum in which we heard that this was not the first time this happened with the tickets not being there on time for the tour. Once again, Oscar was very informative and helpful. When we went to the next spot, we had sister Elena take us down to the catacombs. It was very cool to see but we had maybe fourish spots we looked at, and she mostly told us Catholic beliefs and parables while down there rather than historical facts or information about the catacombs. I would have preferred a bit more to see as we were down there for about an hour.
In awe
Grazia Savino
June 29, 2024
I was moved by what I saw -it was so different, interesting and fascinating. I very much enjoyed the experience as you will too. Davide was our guide and he was informative and friendly. Highly recommend this tour.
Excellent experience
Chelsea Dugas
June 24, 2024
Loved this evening tour! Perfect for hot summer days in Rome, since you get to go underground and see some amazing crypts (and cool off!). Getting to enter the Priscilla Catacombs after it's closed to the public is very special. Highly recommend!
Brianna Miller
June 21, 2024
Vaneica Mora
June 20, 2024
Sarah DiLuzio
June 14, 2024
Megan Oliaro
June 10, 2024
Davide was amazing! Very informative and knowledgeable, but also funny! The tour itself was incredible. The crypts were beautiful, and the paintings within the catacombs were truly breathtaking. Going in the evening truly gave everything the right atmosphere. I would absolutely take this tour again.
Incredible experience!
Amanda Clothier
June 09, 2024
Fabrizio and team were amazing from getting us to the crypt and catacombs as well as explaining their deep meaning and historical significance! Fabrizio was helpful anytime I had a question and allowed room in the tour for each person’s specific questions and interests! Father Jo (from Austria) did a fantastic job explaining the catacombs and making it interesting even to a group of varied ages (probably 5-80 years old) Great job Fabrizio and team!!! 👍😀
Amazing
Amy Beaver
June 09, 2024
This tour was fantastic. We had 2 different catacombs. The first catacombs had all these bones arranged artfully. It was so surprising when you see it up close. The Catacombs of Priscillla was our second stop. It was amazing! The caretaker of this place gave an amazing tour. She knew the Bible history and and provided so much history. This was my husband’s favorite tour, and he is hard to impress. Fiona was our guide and she gave us so much information about Roma, the people, and history. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Super interesting
Facundo Ungaro
May 25, 2024
Both parts of the tour were super interesting. We love ossuaries so I'm glad we got to see one, but the museum portion overall should be a bit longer in my opinion, as the audioguide tracks were a bit long and of course you'll want to listen to as much as you can to understand what you're seeing. The Priscilla catacombs were fantastic, and it was mostly thanks to Hermann's superb guiding and knowledge. Fiona did a great job filling us in with the context of the city and the sites we visited. I would recommend this tour if you're looking to spend a nice and informative afternoon in Rome.