Italy · Religious & Spiritual

Rome Catacombs Tour and Capuchin Crypts with Transportation

4 Hours Round trip from Rome Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Capuchin Crypts and their striking bone chapels
02 Explore the Catacombs of Rome with a guide
03 Pass by the ancient Appian Way and Aurelian Walls
04 See Santa Maria in Cosmedin and Hadrian's Crypt
05 Visit the famous Mouth of Truth
06 Travel between sites with included transportation
07 Led by an English-speaking expert guide

Discover a different side of Rome on this guided journey through some of the city’s most atmospheric underground and sacred sites. Visit the Capuchin Crypts, explore the Catacombs of Rome, and uncover layers of history tied to martyrs, popes, and early Christian burial traditions.

With transportation included between key sites, the experience also takes you past the ancient Appian Way and Aurelian Walls before finishing near Santa Maria in Cosmedin, home to Hadrian's Crypt and the famous Mouth of Truth. It’s a compelling way to connect Rome’s religious heritage, legends, and hidden history in just a few hours.

Discover a different side of Rome on this guided journey through some of the city’s most atmospheric underground and sacred sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Capuchyn Crypt

Catacombs of Rome

Pass by the Appian Way

Pass by the Aurelian Walls

Mouth of Truth

Santa Maria in Cosmedin

Pope Hadrian's Crypt

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rome 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tour of the Capuchin Crypts
Guided Tour of the Catacombs of Rome
Admire the Ancient Via Appia Antica & Aurelian Wall
Visit Rome's famed Mouth of Truth and Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church
Enjoy Round-Trip Transportation from/to the Catacombs
English-Speaking Expert Guide

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Know before you go

Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
Mandatory: All participants are required to carry a valid government-issued picture ID on them during our tours.
Depending on the opening days of the Catacombs, the Catacombs visited can vary
DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. We cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress
Large bags, backpacks, luggage, tripods, and glass bottles cannot be brought inside. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings, therefore, we encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodation.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Comfortable shoes or sneakers are recommended for this tour, as a portion of it takes place underground on slightly uneven terrain.
The Catacombs can be quite cool and humid with an average temperature of around 60 degrees F., so a sweater or light jacket is recommended.
Due to traffic regulations, all children must be seated. Car seats available upon request which must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
The tours involve a fair amount of walking and sometimes stairs and uneven terrain; comfortable shoes are always recommended.
Not suitable for pets
Depending on the size of your group, headphones may be used for some tours. In this case, headphones will be provided. You may use your own earphones if you wish.
TRG reserves the right to alter itineraries for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events.
TRG runs tours rain or shine and no refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. In extreme weather conditions (i.e., flooding, hail storms, lightning storms, etc.) some areas may close down for safety purposes.
We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected, however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
Donations to the Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church are optional and appreciated. For those wishing to contribute, we recommend bringing along some cash.