Hidden Rome and Bone Crypts Tour

Your guide will take you off the beaten path and bring ancient Roman society to life, telling the stories behind the art and architecture. Showing you the hidden masterpieces that you have to see before you leave Rome. Explore the captivating Capuchin Crypts, where six chambers are adorned with the bones of nearly 4,000 monks. Discover intricate Christian art and symbolism crafted from human bones, and see pieces by Caravaggio.
Walk past the Colosseum and Ludus Magnus, then descend four levels underground to the Basilica of S. Clemente, built atop layers of history. Begin at the 12th-century basilica, exploring the relics of the Pope, then descend to the fourth-century basilica to learn about the early Christian Church. Then, move to a second-century Mithra temple and a first-century Roman apartment with a fountain that's been running for over 2,000 years.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes