Crypts and Catacombs and Dark Heart of Rome

General information

Destination
Rome, Italy

Program details

As darkness sets over Rome, a different city comes to light, a city of mystery and legend that this tour will help you to uncover. Start at the Roman Catacombs, where the extensive network of tunnels that snakes beneath the city was once a burial ground and hiding place for the first Christians of Rome. They were a place of refuge under the tyrannical Emperor Nero.



Next is a visit to the Basilica San Clemente, a 12th-century Basilica which has an equally fascinating history: that of a priest who thought he heard the water running in the basilica, only to discover several years later a 1st-century Roman aqueduct.



Then you move on to the Capuchin Crypt, known also as the Bone Chapel because the Capuchin monks used the bones of 4,000 of their brothers to decorate it. Witness a real bone chandelier. Whether it is art or morbidity, it is something that will not be forgotten in a hurry. You then have a pause to stroll, enjoy some dinner or reflect on the trip so far, before our expert guide will traverse the Tiber with you and meander through the endless Roman piazzas, sharing even more stories of murder, execution and mystery that are central to the history of Rome.



Meeting/pick-up point: Crypts and Catacombs: In the center of Piazza Barberini, by the large Triton (Tritone) fountain. Piazza Barberini is located at the metro stop “Barberini” on metro line A (red line). Dark Heart of Rome: On the steps of the church San Andrea della Valle.



Duration

Crypts and Catacombs: 3.5 hours.

Dark Heart of Rome: 1.5 hours.

Tour of Crypts & Catacombs and Dark Heart of Rome last respectively 3.5 hours and 1.5 hours, with a break in between. No transfer is provided.



Start/opening time

Crypts and Catacombs: at 2.30pm.

Dark heart of Rome: At 8pm or 9pm.



Others

All transfers in an air-conditioned coach ( Only for Crypts & Catacombs Tour).

Important information

The tour inside the Capuchin Crypts will be conducted with audioguides instead of a guided tour in accordance with the new rules imposed by the Capuchin Crypts.