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Secrets Beneath Rome: Capuchin Crypt and Catacombs Tour

Rome, Italy
3 hours
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Walking Tours
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History
Date
Wednesday
May 7, 2025
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2:15 pm
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What You Will Do

Hidden deep beneath Rome lies a mysterious underground world of ancient catacombs and eerie bone crypts. Steel your nerves, and join us for a spellbinding journey into this haunting subterranean world on our Underground Rome tour! Discover the origins of Christianity in the labyrinthine tunnels of the Roman catacombs, where popes, saints and martyrs were laid to rest far from prying pagan eyes, and take a brief stroll on the evocative ancient Appian Way. Then prepare yourself for a shock as we descend into the spine-chilling Capuchin crypt across town. Here, in the eerie half-light of dusty chambers beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione, generations of Capuchin monks reflected on their mortality by creating macabre artworks from the bones of their deceased fellow friars. With minibus transportation included throughout, our Underground Rome tour is the perfect way to see a fascinating hidden side of the Eternal City in total comfort!

What's Included?

  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All ticket and reservation fees
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Expert English-speaking guide

What's Not Included?

  • Food and beverages
  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end points

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Your guide will be on the corner of Via Nicola Salvi and Via delle Terme di Tito, in front of Oppio Caffe. The address is Via delle Terme di Tito 72.

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Catacombe San Sebastiano

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After meeting your guide and vehicle at a convenient location in central Rome, we’ll be heading out to the catacombs just outside the impressive ancient city walls to begin our journey into underground Rome. This extensive network of tunnels, passages and galleries were carved into the soft bedrock here nearly 2,000 years ago. Try not to be afraid of the dark as we descend into this mysterious land of the dead. To understand these silent memorials in all their complexity, we must understand that they are as much celebrations of a glorious birth rather than commemorations of a sad death. In the shapes and forms of the stunning wall-paintings, carvings and inscriptions that survive in these tunnels, we will gain a unique insight into the world of the late Roman empire and early Christianity. With the help of our expert guide, you will come to understand the philosophies and thoughts that animated these spaces millennia ago.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Through Eternity Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise during the booking process if any clients have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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