Squeeze one more tour into your busy schedule and visit two of the most fascinating Roman sites; the Catacombs of Domitilla and the Bone Chapels.
Start the tour at a central location and save your precious time and energy thanks to the transfer (between venues) included in the price of the tour.
This is a guided tour of the largest catacomb complex in Rome and the fascinating Bone Chapels of the Capuchin Crypts in English.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ This tour is for the curious travelers who are willing to go further than the rest.
✔ Your accredited guide will take you to places you are not allowed to visit on your own.
✔ To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide.
✔ Transportation fees and tickets are included in the price of the tour.
✔ Small groups of 6 people or less.
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Your guide will be waiting for you on ground level at the entrance to the first venue - Capuchin Crypts located at 27 Via Vittorio Veneto, Rome.
We cannot wait for latecomers. Please be there on time!
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
We start this tour with a very special, remarkable place - Capuchin Crypts. This unique cemetery located beneath the church of Capuchins holds a macabre display. 5 crypts built in the 17th century, decorated with the remains of the Capuchin friars. Behold over 3700 human skeletons used as a work of art.
Duration: 40 minutes
2
Catacombe Di Domitilla
Your second stop is the Catacombs of Saint Domitilla. An extensive network of tunnels, stretching for miles beneath the surface. Follow your guide down the dark tunnels that were once used to bury hundreds of thousands of bodies. The Catacombs, extremely well preserved, contain some of the oldest Christian art-works in the world in addition to the countless artifacts.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code! Knees and shoulders must be covered!
• The tour is available in English only!
• Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
