Rome’s Bone Chapel and Catacombs: Skulls, Crypts and City Ride

At a glance

Rome’s Bone Chapel and Catacombs: Skulls, Crypts and City Ride is a 5h guided experience in Rome, Italy, operated by TOURISTATION. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 43 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $97.35 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Reserved entrance for Domitilla Catacombs (except on Tuesday), Hop-On Hop-off bus to the Capuchin Crypt, Transfer to the Catacombs from Touristation Aracoeli - Piazza d'Ara Coeli, 16.

Quick facts

Duration

5h

Group

Small group, up to 28 travellers

Languages

German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 30m

   Exchange your voucher at the TOURISTATION ARACOELI office at Piazza Aracoeli, 16.
   A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside. It is not recommended to take the Metro B Colosseo stop. It is recommended to take any bus or tram to Piazza Ara Coeli or to walk.

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   Embark on a fascinating underground tour of the Catacombs, taking you into the unusual history of Rome. Learn about how dating almost 2,000 years to the 2nd century AD, this extensive network of underground tunnels was once a burial ground and a place of worship for the first Christians in Rome.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   After the guided tour at the Catacombs, your panoramic bus will drop you near the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off bus stop. From there, take the bus to reach the Capuchin Crypt in Via Veneto. Visit on your own with the audio guide. The Crypt is inside a museum attached to the Baroque church of Santa Maria della Concezione, close to Piazza Barberini. The dedicated transfer will bring you to the famous Capuchin Crypt in Via Veneto. Visit on your own with the audioguide. The Crypt is inside a museum attached to the Baroque church of Santa Maria della Concezione, close to Piazza Barberini. The Crypt is a singular work of art with a macabre all-Baroque taste, lending it the macabre nickname of "the Bone Chapel".

4. Stop 4 · 2h 30m

   Enjoy the best of the city on the 3-hour Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic tour, taking in Rome’s iconic sights at your own pace

Meeting point

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Catacombs tour is not recommended for travelers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces.
• The tour is not accessible for visitors on wheelchairs or with severe motor disabilities.
• Dress code is required: shoulders and knees has to be covered.
• Visitors with specific disabilities may be entitled to a free ticket after speaking directly to the ticket office of Catacombs.
• Catacombs and Cappuccini Cripts are in different locations.
• Round-trip transfer to the Catacombs from the meeting point is included.
• After visiting the Catacombs, the transfer will drop you near the Hop-On Hop-Off bus stop, where you can take the panoramic bus to reach the Capuchin Crypt.
• Please note if you want to visit everything in the same day, the first available time for the Capuchin Crypt visit is at 14:45. The Capuchin Crypt ticket is flexible, with entry available anytime between 14:45 and 17:00.
• The visit of the Capuchin Crypt is with an audio guide at your pace.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions