Capuchins' Crypt and St. Clemente's Undergrounds Tour in Rome
Explore the vast subterranean crypts of Rome on this private 3-hour guided tour. Visit the Crypt and the Basilica San Clemente in this fascinating tour. Your private expert guide will transport you from site to site and will use an iPad and other visual tools to help show you what the sites would’ve looked like in the past. This tour will show you a real archaeological treasure of Rome.
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Private tour 2PM
Private tour with expert guide
What's included in Capuchins' Crypt and St. Clemente's Undergrounds Tour in Rome
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
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.
Basilica of San Clemente
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.
Inclusions
- Transportation between sites in car or van depending on group size
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the Fountain
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• 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
