Crypts, Bones & Catacombs - Underground Tour
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4.5
Based on 19 Reviews
- duration 3.25 hours
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- max group size 18
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-1262
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Rome, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the best-preserved and least-frequented catacomb: the Catacombs in Rome
- Gape at the Capuchin Bone Crypt, a cemetery literally built from the bones
- Descend through time at the Basilica San Nicola in Carcere
Rome is a city that has built and rebuilt upon itself for thousands of years. Our Crypts, Bones & Catacombs tour is designed to take you deep down into the layers of Roman history, in order to uncover the spell-binding story of the city through the ages. We do so in the most dramatic way possible; by exploring the underground cemeteries and temples that once housed many of the city’s dead and its most mysterious cult, a guaranteed thrill for adults and children alike.
The tour starts in the city’s most interesting (and paradoxically one of the least-visited) catacombs. This is where ancient Christians were buried when their religion was still outlawed and they were considered enemies of the state. The catacomb contains extraordinary frescoes, miles of creepy tunnels and the world’s oldest depiction of the Virgin Mary. Your expert, guide, hand-picked for knowledge of the catacombs, will lead your small group of 18 people or fewer through these wonderfully historic and atmospheric tunnels, while telling you the story of early Christianity. Large groups simply can’t fit into these areas, so take advantage of this truly unique access.
Next, you’ll head to one of the most singular and spine-tingling sights in Rome, the Capuchin bone crypt. The cemetery festooned with the bones and remains of some 4,000 Capuchin friars is a jaw-dropping display of life and death. Although it might appear macabre, you’ll learn why the monks actually consider the display life-affirming.
Finally, you’ll visit one of Rome’s hidden (literally) treasures. Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere, is a voyage both below ground and back in time, but this basilica is so much more historically important. It was built in the 10th century on the site of three temples dating back to the first century BC, which themselves were at the heart of an Ancient Roman fruit and vegetable market dating to the 4th century BC. Much of the original temples, including their marble columns, were built into the structure of the existing basilica but left exposed, so when you visit today you can literally descend through the levels of time.
With comfortable, air-conditioned transport throughout, and a small group of 18 people or fewer, your only responsibility is to immerse yourself in the thrills and wonder of underground Rome. Our expert guides have been hand-picked for this experience based on both their knowledge and love of history. They make the perfect escorts through our eeriest and most mysterious tour.
The tour starts in the city’s most interesting (and paradoxically one of the least-visited) catacombs. This is where ancient Christians were buried when their religion was still outlawed and they were considered enemies of the state. The catacomb contains extraordinary frescoes, miles of creepy tunnels and the world’s oldest depiction of the Virgin Mary. Your expert, guide, hand-picked for knowledge of the catacombs, will lead your small group of 18 people or fewer through these wonderfully historic and atmospheric tunnels, while telling you the story of early Christianity. Large groups simply can’t fit into these areas, so take advantage of this truly unique access.
Next, you’ll head to one of the most singular and spine-tingling sights in Rome, the Capuchin bone crypt. The cemetery festooned with the bones and remains of some 4,000 Capuchin friars is a jaw-dropping display of life and death. Although it might appear macabre, you’ll learn why the monks actually consider the display life-affirming.
Finally, you’ll visit one of Rome’s hidden (literally) treasures. Basilica of San Nicola in Carcere, is a voyage both below ground and back in time, but this basilica is so much more historically important. It was built in the 10th century on the site of three temples dating back to the first century BC, which themselves were at the heart of an Ancient Roman fruit and vegetable market dating to the 4th century BC. Much of the original temples, including their marble columns, were built into the structure of the existing basilica but left exposed, so when you visit today you can literally descend through the levels of time.
With comfortable, air-conditioned transport throughout, and a small group of 18 people or fewer, your only responsibility is to immerse yourself in the thrills and wonder of underground Rome. Our expert guides have been hand-picked for this experience based on both their knowledge and love of history. They make the perfect escorts through our eeriest and most mysterious tour.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Transport between sites in an air-conditioned bus
- Admission to all sites
- Expert tour guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.5 - Excellent
Based on 19 reviews
Interesting tour
Amazing! Georgia is simply the best!
Great day - Great Underground tour
Not one to miss!
M
5 - Excellent
It was interesting learning about the monks view of death. I especially liked the catacombs underground tour.
K
5 - Excellent
My partner and I booked 2 tours for Rome, the Vatican and the Catacombs. The Vatican left much to be desired... so i didn't have high hopes for the catacombs tour but boy was I wrong!! Georgia blew our Vatican tour guide out of... Read more
A
5 - Excellent
The guide spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable. Very happy that I did this tour! Thanks
A
4 - Very Good
Me and my fiance really liked the tour.. Unfortunately, we started a bit late that day... Reason why we weren't able to finish on time around 5:30 pm.. But it was really good! One should not miss when you are in Rome.
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