Guided Tours

Catacombs of Domitilla and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfers

Venture below Rome’s bustling streets into the Domitilla Catacombs and the Capuchin Crypt. Be fascinated on a guided tour with all transport arranged!

4.0/5(35)

Maria A

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Well organized. Excellent guide in the catacombs. Good combination with the tourist bus to have some independence. I don't recommend the Capuchin Crypt if you are a bit squeamish.

Hans-peter M

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The museum was very interesting; the crypt was, as expected, spooky but also awe-inspiring. Thanks to the admission management, the crowds were kept under control. Unfortunately, the trip on the Hop-On Bus was marred by an excessively long stop at Termini.

Skip the stress of navigating—enjoy pre-arranged transfers to these hidden, far-flung sites for a seamless experience.

Venture into the ancient Catacombs of Domitilla or St. Callixtus (Tuesdays only) with a guide, discovering frescoed tombs, underground basilicas, and early Christian burial sites.

Step into the eerie Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of 4,000 friars create haunting memento mori artwork, brought to life with an immersive audio guide.

Half-day tour around Domitilla Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt

Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs with entry (except Tuesday)

Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with entry (only Tuesday)

Expert English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide

One-way transfers

Entry to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars with audio guide

Guided tour of the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars

Return transfers to Rome

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food & beverages

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Start point
Piazza d'Aracoeli
Get direction
18 min by a/c bus
6 km
1. Catacombs of Domitilla
Tickets included
40 min
Home to some of the grandest cubicula around, these catacombs boast an intricate network of tunnels and a 2nd-century semi-undergound Basilica dedicated to Saints Nereus and Achilleus.
22 min by a/c bus
6.8 km
2. Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
Tickets included
End point
Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
Get direction

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Bourniquel J
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The shuttle driver Alessandro was excellent and super friendly, and the French guide Geoffroy for the catacombs was also excellent 👌🙏
Michaux M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guide and catacomb tour were really great, and the visit to the crypt and Capuchin museum was also very good. It was the transfer between the catacombs and the crypt where things went wrong: we still don't understand why the minibus that picked us up at the catacombs dropped us off without any explanation of where we were supposed to catch the next bus (besides, it would be simpler to bring people directly to the right destination, especially when choosing an option with a transfer...).
Maria A
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Well organized. Excellent guide in the catacombs. Good combination with the tourist bus to have some independence. I don't recommend the Capuchin Crypt if you are a bit squeamish.
Hans-peter M
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The museum was very interesting; the crypt was, as expected, spooky but also awe-inspiring. Thanks to the admission management, the crowds were kept under control. Unfortunately, the trip on the Hop-On Bus was marred by an excessively long stop at Termini.
Stephane V
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful tour. A passionate driver and guide! We’d love to do it again with you!

Uncover the secrets beneath Rome

Your journey begins in Rome, where you'll board a panoramic bus for the Catacombs of Domitilla. Descend into this ancient complex, the oldest and largest in Rome, and discover a network of tunnels adorned with frescoes and Christian symbols. Your expert guide will bring the past to life, sharing stories of the early Christian community who found refuge and faith within these underground walls. If you visit on a Tuesday, you'll visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus instead. It's the most extensive network of its kind and the final resting place of nine popes!

The bone chapels of the Capuchins

Your final stop is the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, featuring Caravaggio’s iconic painting of St. Francis and artifacts showcasing the order’s global charitable efforts. At the museum's rear, the Capuchin Crypts hold the remains of 4,000 friars, their bones meticulously arranged in the European memento mori tradition, offering a poignant reminder of mortality. Explore the unique chapels at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide and reflect on the Capuchins' beliefs about death and the afterlife.

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a layer for chilly underground temperatures.

What's not allowed

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large items, pets, food and beverages.

Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs and crypts.

Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues.

Additional information

Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Redeem your voucher at Touristation Aracoeli.

Address: Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.

Landmark: A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside.

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