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Viator · group up to 28 pax

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

4.3(43)Rome1 hour
VIATOR3.7(11)TRIPADVISOR4.5(32)

Description

Start your experience at the Touristation Aracoeli office (Piazza d’Aracoeli 16) and board a panoramic bus to the Catacombs. Enjoy a guided underground tour and discover the vast network of tunnels that served as burial sites and places of worship for early Christians in Rome. After the visit, the panoramic bus will drop you near a Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off stop. From there, reach the Capuchin Crypt on Via Veneto and explore independently with an audioguide. Located inside the Museum of the Capuchin Friars at Santa Maria della Concezione, the museum highlights the history and spirituality of the Capuchin order. Admire the famous “Bone Chapel,” a unique Baroque masterpiece decorated with the remains of nearly 4,000 friars arranged along five chapels. Continue your experience with a 3-hour Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic bus tour and discover Rome’s iconic landmarks at your own pace.

Tour Options

Spanish tour & Capuchin Crypt
  • This option includes:: Catacombs Spanish guided tour + Capuchin Crypt only ticket with transfer
German tour & Capuchin Crypt
  • This option includes:: Catacombs German guided tour + Capuchin Crypt only ticket with transfer
Italian tour & Capuchin Crypt
  • This option includes:: Catacombs Italian guided tour + Capuchin Crypt only ticket with transfer
English tour & Capuchin Crypt
  • This option includs:: Catacombs English guided tour + Capuchin Crypt only ticket with transfer
French tour & Capuchin Crypt
  • This option includes: Catacombs French guided tour + Capuchin Crypt only ticket with transfer

Itinerary

30 min

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.

Admission included60 min

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.

Admission included60 min

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".

150 min

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

Highlights

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
Capuchin Crypt ticket with audio guide
Reserved entrance for Callisto Catacombs (only on Tuesday)
Guided Tour (Italian, English, French, Spanish and German)
3-hour Hop-On Hop-off bus

What's included

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
Capuchin Crypt ticket with audio guide
Reserved entrance for Callisto Catacombs (only on Tuesday)
Guided Tour (Italian, English, French, Spanish and German)
3-hour Hop-On Hop-off bus
Not included
Food and Drinks
Guided tour to Capuchin Crypt
Pick up & Drop-off service from and to the hotel

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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.

Reviews(43)

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Wander770219
May 25, 2026
Rome and bones indeed

A+ the cappuccini museum and crypt was amazing

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176rhiannonp
April 13, 2026
A Must-Do for History Lovers and the "Macabre-Curious"

I recently took the Rome’s Bone Chapel and Catacombs: Skulls, Crypts and City Ride tour, and it was easily one of the highlights of my trip! If you are looking for something a bit deeper and more atmospheric than the standard Colosseum tour, this is it. The Highlights: Seamless Logistics: The tour includes a bus ride, which was a huge relief. The staff were incredibly helpful, clearly explaining exactly where to go and how to navigate each site, making the whole experience stress-free. Intimate Atmosphere: I was pleasantly surprised that the crypt tour felt personal. The group size was small, and the sites weren't overly crowded, which allowed us to actually take in the exhibits and appreciate the eerie beauty of the bone chapels. Fascinating Exhibits: The history is incredible. Seeing the intricate displays of skulls and bones in the Capuchin Crypt is something you truly have to see in person to understand. Overall, it was a well-organized and deeply interesting way to spend a few hours in Rome. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see a different side of the city's history!

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Lance_R
April 9, 2026
You can’t see Rome in a day

This was a good experience for those good with managing your experiences and expectations. Must haves - skip the lines pass , hours the bone crypt is open and a full, full day to jump on and off the bus. Not a good trip for people on a schedule. Need time to eat and walk around and not worried about getting back to your cruise ship.

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Go45212684597
March 15, 2026
Good experience

The good organization, the bus ride with Alejandro was very entertaining and pleasant and the guided tour of Calixto catacomb very interesting

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PatricioHernan_L
February 25, 2026
Good experience half with guide and half self-guided

Overall very interesting, although not guided in its entirety and missing information. The bus section is not fluid. In my case I had to wait 30 minutes (it should be 10) and I almost did not reach the catacombs of the Capuchins.

Operator response

Estimado Patricio, ¡Muchas gracias por su maravillosa reseña! Para el equipo de Touristation, es increíblemente importante ofrecer una experiencia de tour memorable y placentera, y sus comentarios significan mucho para nosotros. ¡Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente muy pronto! Atentamente, Servicio al Cliente de Touristation

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erikabH7042HA
January 17, 2026
Nice experience

Very suggestive and fascinating visit in the heart of Rome that I absolutely recommend!

Operator response

Gentile Erika, Grazie per aver dedicato del tempo a condividere con noi la tua esperienza. Apprezziamo davvero il tuo contributo, ogni recensione è un'opportunità per noi di imparare e migliorarci. Il tuo feedback ci ispira a continuare a migliorare i nostri servizi e garantire la migliore esperienza possibile per i nostri clienti. Grazie ancora per la tua recensione. Non vediamo l'ora di servirti in futuro. Cordialmente, Touristation Customer Service

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Giorgia D
January 15, 2026
Memorable Experience in Rome

Visiting the Capuchin Crypt was a truly unique and thought-provoking experience. The site is well organized and incredibly fascinating, offering a deep insight into history and symbolism. A special mention goes to the Touristation staff, who were extremely helpful and professional. Everything was well managed from start to finish. Highly recommended if you’re looking for something different and meaningful in Rome!

Operator response

Dear Giorgia, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience, and we truly look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service

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sarabV9890EQ
January 15, 2026
It's okay.

Great tour, well organized and interesting. The staff was really friendly, helpful and professional throughout the experience. Thank you all for the welcome and attention, highly recommended!

Operator response

Gentile Sara, La ringraziamo di cuore per la sua gentile recensione! Siamo entusiasti di sapere che la sua esperienza a Roma con Touristation è stata sia divertente che stimolante. Il suo feedback è molto importante per noi! Non vediamo l'ora di accoglierla nuovamente presto per un'altra esperienza indimenticabile! Cordiali saluti, Touristation Customer Service

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Daydream32672732588
January 15, 2026
Super tour

It was a wonderful tour, we really enjoyed it all. First we were taken on a catacomb tour, and then they took us to Cryptus Cappuccini. Everything was super organized, we felt it was going right. Advise everyone 😊

Operator response

Уважаемый клиент, благодарим вас за то, что нашли время поделиться с нами своим опытом. В Touristation удовлетворенность клиентов является нашим главным приоритетом, и мы искренне ценим ваши конструктивные отзывы, поскольку они помогают нам улучшать наши услуги. Будем рады снова помочь вам в будущем. С наилучшими пожеланиями, Служба поддержки Touristation Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. At Touristation, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we deeply value your constructive feedback as it helps us improve our services. We look forward to assist you again in the future. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service

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K1m4290
January 7, 2026
Could have been better organised but we loved the history

Unfortunately our transfer between the catacombs and the crypt was unable to make it so we had to make our own way to the crypt, but the operator gifted us another excursion for the inconvenience. The catacombs were so interesting. It's VERY cold underground so definitely wrap up if you go. The tour guide was not as engaging as we've experienced with other trips in Rome, but she got the information across. We sat in a room for 20 mins before setting off for the excursion watching an AI video on historical Rome which was a little unrelated, and the transfer driver to the catacombs didn't give us a time to return, so we ended up sitting on the transport for a long time waiting for others when we could have grabbed a warm coffee and spent a little more time wandering about. Overall the experience was good but could have been much better organised. The crypt was so cool, seeing all the bones in each section and learning all about the history.

Operator response

Dear Customer, Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Your feedback is precious in helping us improve our services and ensure the best possible experience for our customers. To assist you further, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at info@touristation.it . We appreciate your input and look forward to the opportunity to better serve you in the future. Best regards, Touristation Customer Service