The Original Crypts, Catacombs, and Roman Undergrounds Tour
This tour features the Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of 4,000 monks are arranged in intricate patterns, and includes a visit to the Capuchin Museum and Caravaggio’s “St. Francis in Meditation.” A coach ride takes guests to the early Christian catacombs, carved over 2,000 years ago, where persecuted Christians worshipped and were buried. The final stop is the 4th-century Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, home to Baroque frescoes, mosaics, and ancient ruins revealing layers of Rome’s religious past.
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Visit Rome’s crypts, catacombs, and hidden basilica on a guided tour through early Christian and Baroque history.
This tour features the Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of 4,000 monks are arranged in intricate patterns, and includes a visit to the Capuchin Museum and Caravaggio’s “St. Francis in Meditation.” A coach ride takes guests to the early Christian catacombs, carved over 2,000 years ago, where persecuted Christians worshipped and were buried. The final stop is the 4th-century Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, home to Baroque frescoes, mosaics, and ancient ruins revealing layers of Rome’s religious past.
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
