Catacombs Rome Tour
Catacombs Rome Tour – Descend into subterranean Rome with Itertours.
Not only is Rome rich in history on the surface but it also has a hidden side. The first location we will take you to is the church of the Immaculate Conception, as soon as you enter you will immediately discover a fascinating secret. The Capuchin (Franciscan brotherhood) who have been taking care of this church for the last 4 centuries have had its chambers decorated with their fellow brother’s bones… Yes that’s right chambers decorated with human bones!
Afterwards we will take you to the catacombs of Saint Domitilla. Archeologists say that if you were to connect all catacombs of Rome you would have a tunnel nearly 250 miles long! Learn about the struggle of the first christian communities in Rome. How there was an organization behind the burial methods. We will guide you with expertise though the maze of tunnels and along the way point out frescoes, sarcophagi and underground chapels.
Discounted rates for children under 18 years of age.
The tour includes:
- Immaculate Conception Church
- Capuchin Crypt
- Catacombs of Saint Domitilla
- Basilica of Saint Clement
10.00
Piazza Barberini
Meeting Point
Meet your guide for the Catacombs Tour of Rome in the central located Piazza Barberini
10.15
Capuchin Crypts
Visit and Tour
Step immediately inside the Subterranean Rome Tour as we take you to the Capuchin Crypts where friars literally decorated the chambers with their fellow brothers.
11.15
Transfer to Catacombs
Private Driver
After this fascinating experience a private driver will take us to one of Rome’s oldest catacombs.A spiral stairwell leads into the early Christian burial chambers.
11.30
Catacombs
Visit and Tour
Learn about structure of the catacombs and admire perfectly preserved afrescos dated back to the 5th century! Our guides lead you personally inside as we have the trust of the custodians.
12.30
Piazza Venezia
End of Tour Drop off
Return to the central Piazza Venezia where your guide will gladly give you hints and recommandations on where to eat!
