Catacombs of Domitilla and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfers
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Description
Your experience
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.
Inclusions
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
Additional Information
Know before you go
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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