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Unearth Rome's hidden treasures on our Underground Tours. Explore ancient catacombs, mysterious chambers, and the secrets beneath the city's historic streets. Book your subterranean adventure now
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Slide 1 of 6, Courtyard of Basilica of San Clemente, Rome, with arches and bell tower.
Courtyard of Basilica of San Clemente, Rome, with arches and bell tower.
Interior of San Clemente Basilica in Rome with ornate frescoes and marble columns.
Basilica of San Clemente interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Rome.
Mithraeum altar under Basilica of Saint Clement, Rome, Italy, with ancient stone benches.
Woman using audio guide inside Hungarian Parliament.
Underground chamber of Basilica of San Clemente with ancient altar, Rome.
Explore at your pace
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  • Hosted entry to the functioning 12th-century basilica, known for its glittering golden mosaic apse.

  • Descend to the 4th-century basilica beneath it, with preserved frescoes and early Christian worship spaces.

  • Go further down to the Roman-era Mithraic temple, once used for clandestine pagan rites.

  • Follow the visit with a structured multilingual audioguide, explaining how each layer reflects a different era of Roman faith and society.

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  • Hosted entry to the functioning 12th-century basilica, known for its glittering golden mosaic apse.

  • Descend to the 4th-century basilica beneath it, with preserved frescoes and early Christian worship spaces.

  • Go further down to the Roman-era Mithraic temple, once used for clandestine pagan rites.

  • Follow the visit with a structured multilingual audioguide, explaining how each layer reflects a different era of Roman faith and society.

from
€30
Slide 1 of 12, Tour group with guide exploring the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour group with guide exploring the Colosseum in Rome.
Colosseum underground passageway with ancient stone walls in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum underground ruins with ancient stone structures in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Arena interior with tourists exploring ancient Roman architecture in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Tour group exploring the Arch of Constantine near the Colosseum in Rome.
Tour group exploring the Colosseum Arena in Rome, viewing underground chambers and learning gladiator history.
Tour guide leading visitors through Colosseum underground passage in Rome.
Archway passage in the underground Colosseum, Rome, with ancient stone walls and scattered ruins.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and arches in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Underground tour with views of Palatine Hill ruins on a sunny day in Rome, Italy.
Arch of Titus with trees and blue sky in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.
1 hr 15 mins - 3 hrs
  • Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.

  • Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.

  • Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.

  • Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.

  • Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.

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  • Exclusive access to the Colosseum’s restricted underground chambers, off-limits to most visitors.

  • Walk through 2,000-year-old tunnels, cages, and lifts that once held gladiators and wild beasts.

  • Step onto the reconstructed Arena Floor for a gladiator’s-eye view of the amphitheater.

  • Climb the panoramic tiers to see the Colosseum from an ancient spectator’s perspective.

  • Learn about prep zones, VIP routes, and stage mechanics from your expert guide.

  • Upgrade to a guided tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.

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€135
Slide 1 of 10, Crypt of the Capuchin Friars in Rome, featuring walls adorned with human skulls and bones.
Crypt of the Capuchin Friars in Rome, featuring walls adorned with human skulls and bones.
Tour group exploring ancient Roman catacombs with stone columns and arched ceilings.
Catacombs passage with frescoes, Rome guided tour.
Skulls and bones arranged in a decorative pattern in a Roman Catacombs crypt.
Ancient inscriptions on the walls of the Roman Catacombs during a guided tour from Rome.
Visitors exploring the illuminated corridors of the Roman Catacombs.
Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome with ancient frescoes and burial niches.
Skulls and bones in the Capuchin Crypts, part of the Roman Catacombs tour.
Skull in Capuchin Crypt, Rome, with detailed robe fabric.
Tour group on open-top bus near Capuchin Crypt, Rome, with guide providing audio information.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
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  • Skip the ticket lines and step straight into the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, with an audio guide included for a self-paced visit.

  • Encounter six chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars, arranged in striking Baroque patterns.

  • The audio guide reveals the crypt’s history, the Capuchin order’s traditions, and the meaning behind the bone displays.

  • Dive into the Capuchin Museum to explore the rituals and cultural heritage of this unique religious community.

  • Opt for a guided tour of the Roman catacombs, including one-way transfer, for a deeper look at early Christian history.

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  • Skip the ticket lines and step straight into the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, with an audio guide included for a self-paced visit.

  • Encounter six chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars, arranged in striking Baroque patterns.

  • The audio guide reveals the crypt’s history, the Capuchin order’s traditions, and the meaning behind the bone displays.

  • Dive into the Capuchin Museum to explore the rituals and cultural heritage of this unique religious community.

  • Opt for a guided tour of the Roman catacombs, including one-way transfer, for a deeper look at early Christian history.

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€11.50
Slide 1 of 15, Skulls and bones arranged in a decorative pattern in a Roman Catacombs crypt.
Skulls and bones arranged in a decorative pattern in a Roman Catacombs crypt.
Visitors with guide inside Capuchin Crypt, Rome, observing ancient inscriptions.
Statue in Rome crypt, part of the Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Capuchin Bone Chapel visit.
Ancient pottery and artifacts in the Capuchin Crypt, Rome.
Catacombs passage with frescoes, Rome guided tour.
Capuchin Crypts corridor adorned with bones and religious artifacts, part of the Roman Catacombs tour.
Visitors descending stairs into Capuchin Crypt with guide in Rome.
Tourists exploring narrow passage in Roman Catacombs, touching ancient walls.
Roman Catacombs with ancient arches and altar, part of Capuchin Crypts tour.
Frescoes on stone with paw prints at Capuchin Crypt.
Tour guide with tourists at Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, Rome.
Interior of Basilica of San Nicola with visitors on a guided tour, featuring ornate architecture and religious artwork.
Tourists boarding an AC coach vehicle on a city street.
Guide explaining a marble bust in the Basilica of San Nicola during a Roman Catacombs tour.
Fresco of a religious figure at the Capuchin Crypt, Rome.
3 hrs 30 mins
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  • Skip the hassle with round-trip transfers, making it easy to explore these historic sites scattered across Rome.

  • Step into the eerie yet fascinating Capuchin Crypt, where 4,000 friars’ remains create hauntingly beautiful chapels—your audio guide unveils their story.

  • Venture deep into one of Rome’s legendary catacombs—Domitilla, St. Callixtus, or St. Sebastian—on a guided tour through ancient underground burial tunnels.

  • Uncover hidden history beneath the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, one of Rome's oldest churches with fascinating underground levels.

  • Want to mix it up? Trade San Martino ai Monti for a visit to the legendary Bocca della Verità, plus Santa Maria in Cosmedin and Hadrian’s Crypt!

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  • Skip the hassle with round-trip transfers, making it easy to explore these historic sites scattered across Rome.

  • Step into the eerie yet fascinating Capuchin Crypt, where 4,000 friars’ remains create hauntingly beautiful chapels—your audio guide unveils their story.

  • Venture deep into one of Rome’s legendary catacombs—Domitilla, St. Callixtus, or St. Sebastian—on a guided tour through ancient underground burial tunnels.

  • Uncover hidden history beneath the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, one of Rome's oldest churches with fascinating underground levels.

  • Want to mix it up? Trade San Martino ai Monti for a visit to the legendary Bocca della Verità, plus Santa Maria in Cosmedin and Hadrian’s Crypt!

from Original price€59
€47.20

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Slide 1 of 14, Roman Forum ruins with Go City Rome Explorer Pass logo.
Roman Forum ruins with Go City Rome Explorer Pass logo.
Go City Rome Explorer Pass attractions list with Castel Sant’Angelo, Colosseum, Vatican Museums.
Vatican Museums exterior with Go City Rome Explorer Pass.
Capitoline Museum entrance with ancient sculptures, Rome, included in Go City explorer pass.
Three tenors performing on stage in Rome concert hall.
Castel Sant'Angelo with angel statues on the Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome.
Colosseum in Rome with Go City Rome Explorer Pass sign.
Cyclists riding along the ancient Appia Antica road in Rome, surrounded by greenery.
Roman Forum ruins with ancient columns and historic buildings in Rome, Italy.
Sculpture in Borghese Gallery, Rome, with classical art and architecture in the background.
Chamber orchestra performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons in Rome.
Piazza Navona Underground ancient stone walls and archway, Rome Explorer Pass.
Outdoor terrace dining area with tables set for a pizza meal, Go City Rome Explorer pass.
Leonardo Da Vinci Museum exhibit with flying machine models, Go City Rome Explorer Pass.
Extended validity
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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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€89
Slide 1 of 6, Tour guide showing a tablet to a group during a ghost walking tour in Rome at night.
Tour guide showing a tablet to a group during a ghost walking tour in Rome at night.
Person explaining a skeleton engraving on a wall during a ghost walking tour in Rome.
Cobblestone street in Rome at night with people walking and outdoor cafes.
Participants engaging in a Ghost Walking Tour of Rome, discussing paranormal activity.
Guide presenting ghost tour details with a tablet near a lit bridge in Rome at night.
Tour guide leading a ghost walking tour in Rome at night.
2 hrs
  • Explore Rome after dark with a guide who specializes in ghost stories and legends.

  • Walk through historic piazzas, alleys, and bridges tied to executions, mysteries, and hauntings.

  • Hear eerie tales of popes, nobles, artists, and spirits said to still linger in these streets.

  • See familiar landmarks like Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo in a very different light.

  • Small-group setting keeps the experience atmospheric, intimate, and story-focused.

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  • Explore Rome after dark with a guide who specializes in ghost stories and legends.

  • Walk through historic piazzas, alleys, and bridges tied to executions, mysteries, and hauntings.

  • Hear eerie tales of popes, nobles, artists, and spirits said to still linger in these streets.

  • See familiar landmarks like Campo de’ Fiori and Castel Sant’Angelo in a very different light.

  • Small-group setting keeps the experience atmospheric, intimate, and story-focused.

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€15

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Slide 1 of 5, Ancient underground chamber with visitors, San Clemente, Rome.
Ancient underground chamber with visitors, San Clemente, Rome.
San Clemente Basilica's ornate apse mosaic in Rome, featuring religious iconography.
Facade of San Clemente Basilica in Rome, entrance to the underground tour.
Courtyard of Basilica di San Clemente, Rome with columns and central fountain.
Mosaic ceiling in San Clemente Basilica, Rome, featuring intricate religious artwork.
1 hr 30 mins
  • With an English-speaking tour guide, explore the underground archaeological site of San Clemente Basilica. 
  • Make your way to the lower floors to uncover 2000 years of history of this site which is one of Rome's hidden treasures located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum.
  • Be fascinated by the beautiful gold mosaics in St. Clement's Basilica.
  • Descend to the lowest levels of the excavations to find an old Mithraic temple and altar.
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  • With an English-speaking tour guide, explore the underground archaeological site of San Clemente Basilica. 
  • Make your way to the lower floors to uncover 2000 years of history of this site which is one of Rome's hidden treasures located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum.
  • Be fascinated by the beautiful gold mosaics in St. Clement's Basilica.
  • Descend to the lowest levels of the excavations to find an old Mithraic temple and altar.
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€59
Slide 1 of 10, Spanish Steps in Rome adorned with vibrant pink flowers.
Spanish Steps in Rome adorned with vibrant pink flowers.
View from the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome, overlooking Piazza di Spagna.
Trevi Fountain in Rome with ornate sculptures and flowing water.
Crowd gathered around Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, with historic architecture in the background.
Pantheon in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient Roman temple and nearby fountain.
Pantheon dome interior with oculus in Rome, Italy.
Pantheon altar in Rome with ornate columns and religious statues.
Couple walking down the Spanish Steps in Rome at Piazza di Spagna.
Piazza Navona in Rome with Fountain of the Four Rivers and surrounding architecture.
Tourists walking by the Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Navona, Rome.
1 hr - 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Walk through Rome’s historic center and uncover stories behind its famous squares and landmarks.

  • See the Pantheon from outside, then continue to Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

  • End your experience with a 30-minute 3D multimedia journey through Rome’s history.

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  • Walk through Rome’s historic center and uncover stories behind its famous squares and landmarks.

  • See the Pantheon from outside, then continue to Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

  • End your experience with a 30-minute 3D multimedia journey through Rome’s history.

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€20
Slide 1 of 9, Wall paintings depicting biblical figures in the Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome.
Wall paintings depicting biblical figures in the Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome.
Tour guide speaking to visitors on a bus at Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome.
Catacombs of Domitilla interior with ancient columns and altar, Rome guided tour.
Skulls and monk figures in the Capuchin Crypt, Rome catacombs.
Tourists observing skull cross in Capuchin Crypts, Rome.
Catacombs passage with frescoes, Rome guided tour.
Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome with ancient frescoes and burial niches.
Group exploring ancient underground catacombs on a guided tour.
Ancient inscriptions on the walls of the Roman Catacombs during a guided tour from Rome.
3 hrs
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  • 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.

More details
  • 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.

from Original price€85
€68

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What our guests say

Sarah V

United States
Family
Jul 2026
Paula was a wonderfully knowledgeable guide. She clearly has a passion for the history of her city and takes joy in sharing it with her tour groups.

Capuchin Crypt, Christian Catacombs & San Martino ai Monti Tour with Transfers

Mia P

United Kingdom
Couple
Jul 2026
This was my absolute favourite place when visiting Rome! The history, the mindblowing facts and the incredible artwork made from the friars of Rome truly blew my mind. I had goosebumps the whole time. Would 100% recommend!

Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

Emanuel V

Argentina
Group
Jun 2026

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Getting there was easy using public transportation; since we had purchased our tickets in advance, entry was quick—we didn’t have to wait—and we were promptly provided with the equipment needed to begin the guided tour. The tour is easy and very educational; in particular, it’s clear that they’ve taken children into account, as there are specific points of interest designed just for them. Access to the crypt itself is easy. The decorations made from human bones reflect the respect they had for their brothers; since they removed their skeletal remains to make room for burying other Capuchins, they gave those remains a final resting place that was also very carefully tended in every respect—even striving to make them part of the art— and I believe it’s part of a commemoration, a recognition, and a respect for what their lives were like, as they remain within the crypt itself. An excellent tour, recommended for those who aren’t easily disturbed; it’s easily accessible and straightforward to navigate, and it helps you understand a little more about who the Capuchins were and what they did.

Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

Mrs Claire C

United Kingdom
Solo
Jun 2026
Really knowledgeable guide but the underground section was really rushed by the colusseum guide. He seemed to want to get it over with really quickly..

Colosseum Underground & Arena Floor Guided Tour

Denise L

Couple
Apr 2026

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Fantastic afternoon at the Colleseum, we'll worth the money for the underground experience. From the beginning being checked off at the meeting point by a lovely young man to setting off with Antonello. He was most informative, great humor and lots of extra information like places to eat. Would definitely recommend the underground experience. Crowds not too bad for 1pm and Antonello made sure we were on time for our slot. A few checks of paperwork and a bag scan were easy. Just make sure your name matches your id.

Colosseum Underground & Arena Floor Guided Tour

Maria A

Spain
Couple
6 days ago
Everything was very well organized and tailored to our interests. It was very easy to complete the tour using the instructions we received.

Catacombs of Domitilla and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfers

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