Crypts and Catacombs - the Underside of Rome (DRcrypts)

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Crypts and Catacombs - the Underside of Rome (DRcrypts)

Peel back the layers of history as you discover imperial and early Christian Rome via the Eternal city’s underground burial chambers, its long winding catacombs and its crypts. This tour provides an exclusive viewing of The Cappuccini Crypt (chapel decorated entirely by human bones), Domitilla or San Callisto Catacombs (ancient Christian burial ground) and the Church of San Clemente (built over an ancient fourth century church built over an even older Roman house containing Christian artifacts and a pagan temple with ruins reaching 57 feet deep).

Meeting Point & Time:  In the center of Piazza Barberini, by the Triton fountain.  Piazza Barberini is located at the Metro stop “Barberini” on the Metro A line.  Please be ready at 2:15pm as the tour departs promptly at 2:30pm.

 

Tour Includes:

  • Tour as per description
  • Skip the Line entrance and Private viewing of the Capuchin Crypt
  • Entrance ticket to the Catacombs
  • Entrance ticket to the church and undergrounds of San Clemente
  • English speaking tour guide
  • All transfers in an air conditioned bus

*Gratuities not included.

Please Note: Clients must arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the tour coordinator/guide. Late arrivals will not be able to catch up with the group and no refunds will be given for those who arrive after departure time.

*Tuesdays available starting April 1, 2012

** Friday Departures April - October only. Click here to book a Friday departure.

Availability

Mon, Tue*, Wed, Sat & Sun - 2:30pm | No tours on Easter Suday, Christmas Day and New Years Day

Duration

3 hours

Crypts and Catacombs - the Underside of Rome