Explore Rome's shadowy depths on this spine-tingling night tour of the Capuchin Crypts and ancient Priscilla Catacombs. Begin at the eerie Capuchin Crypts beneath Santa Maria della Concezione, where 4,000+ monks' bones create haunting chandeliers and wall decorations. Your guide reveals the macabre artistry's meaning about mortality and eternal life.
Next, venture to the "Queen of Catacombs" - Priscilla Catacombs - a vast 2nd-century underground network used by persecuted early Christians. By lantern light, explore narrow passageways with ancient tombs and stunning frescoes, including the earliest-known Virgin Mary depiction. Hear stories of martyrs and hidden rituals as you experience Rome's darker history. This atmospheric after-dark journey through bone-lined chambers and sacred burial grounds offers an unforgettable glimpse into The Holy City's mysterious past, ending at moonlit Piazza Barberini.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes