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Capuchins' Crypt and St. Clemente's Undergrounds Tour in Rome
Activity Duration (3 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Explore the fascinating Capuchins' Crypt and St. Clemente's Undergrounds on this unique tour in Rome.
What you'll do
Book a private tour of the Roman Catacombs and enjoy personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions. With a dedicated guide, you'll be able to travel at your own pace as you explore the Catacombs and the Basilica of San Clemente. Your guide will use an iPad and other visual tools to show you what the sites looked like at their origin, giving you a full understanding of their history.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Approximately 1 km of total walking is involved
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the sites except water. However, you will be able to buy them from stores and eateries on the way
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Rome Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Capuchins' Crypt and St. Clemente's Undergrounds Tour in Rome in Rome, Italy. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
1
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- After meeting your guide in Piazza Barberini, you will be guided through the underground world of Rome on a private 3-hour tour. See as many of the temples, homes, and cemeteries as possible in one half-day adventure.
- Start at the 17th century Triton Fountain in Barberini Square, before continuing on to the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini and the Capuchin Crypt. See the five chambers of skeletal remains of almost 4,000 monks as well as the museum on site.
- Next, head to the famed Basilica San Clemente a few blocks away. This church was reconstructed multiple times over the centuries and contains several layers. On top is the current basilica that dates to the 12th century. Beneath is a 4th century basilica that was built on the foundation of a nobleman’s house. At the bottom is a Mithraic (pagan) temple and warehouse dating to the 1st and 2nd centuries. See an ancient water spring, stunning mosaics, and amazing frescoes.
- Your tour will end in the city center of Rome.
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Basilica of San Clemente
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- After meeting your guide in Piazza Barberini, you will be guided through the underground world of Rome on a private 3-hour tour. See as many of the temples, homes, and cemeteries as possible in one half-day adventure.
- Start at the 17th century Triton Fountain in Barberini Square, before continuing on to the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini and the Capuchin Crypt. See the five chambers of skeletal remains of almost 4,000 monks as well as the museum on site.
- Next, head to the famed Basilica San Clemente a few blocks away. This church was reconstructed multiple times over the centuries and contains several layers. On top is the current basilica that dates to the 12th century. Beneath is a 4th century basilica that was built on the foundation of a nobleman’s house. At the bottom is a Mithraic (pagan) temple and warehouse dating to the 1st and 2nd centuries. See an ancient water spring, stunning mosaics, and amazing frescoes.
- Then visit one of the Roman catacombs, the underground layered cemeteries that surround the city walls. Lined with unique, handmade memorials, they are a treasure trove of early Christian murals and sculptures. Your tour will end in the city center of Rome.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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