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Rome's Crypts & Catacombs: Underground History Tour
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Overview
Capuchins' Crypt and St. Clemente's Undergrounds Tour in Rome takes you deep beneath the city to explore its hidden history. This private 3-hour guided tour is perfect for history buffs and anyone looking for a unique Roman adventure. Discover a real archaeological treasure of Rome as your expert guide uses visual tools, including an iPad, to bring the past to life.
What to Expect: You'll journey to the Capuchin Crypt, an eerie and fascinating ossuary decorated with the bones of thousands of Capuchin monks. Then, you will explore the Basilica San Clemente, a multi-layered church built upon centuries of Roman history, revealing ancient Roman houses and a temple to Mithras. The tour includes transportation between sites in a comfortable car or van, depending on the size of your group.
Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, and gratuities are not included. Prepare to be amazed by the secrets that lie beneath the bustling streets of Rome! 
Highlights
Uncover Rome's Secrets: Explore hidden crypts and ancient undergrounds.
Expert Guided Tour: Learn from a knowledgeable local guide.
Private Transportation: Travel comfortably between sites.
Visual Learning Experience: See the past come alive with iPad visuals.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors generally found the tour fascinating and informative, praising the guides and the unique experience. However, some found aspects of the tour unsettling.
Customers loved the knowledgeable and engaging guides.
Many enjoyed the convenience of transportation between sites.
Visitors were fascinated by the historical depth and unique sights.
The visual aids used by guides were very helpful
Some found the Capuchin Crypt to be disturbing.
A few wished for more time at certain sites.
The Journey
Piazza Barberini
Piazza Barberini is a vibrant Baroque square dominated by the magnificent Triton Fountain, sculpted by Bernini. This bustling piazza serves as the perfect starting point for exploring Rome's underground wonders, offering a glimpse into the artistic grandeur that characterizes the city.
Capuchin Crypt
Descend into the eerie Capuchin Crypt, an ossuary adorned with the skeletal remains of approximately 4,000 Capuchin monks. Arranged in intricate and artistic patterns, these bones serve as a macabre memento mori, reminding visitors of the transient nature of life. The crypt's five chambers and accompanying museum offer a chilling yet fascinating glimpse into the Capuchin order's unique perspective on death and spirituality.
Basilica San Clemente
Unearth the secrets of Basilica San Clemente, a remarkable multi-layered church revealing centuries of Roman history. Explore the 12th-century basilica atop a 4th-century church, built upon a nobleman's house. Descend further to discover a 1st-century Mithraic temple and ancient warehouse. Witness stunning mosaics, ancient frescoes, and an original water spring, unveiling the evolution of religious and cultural practices in Rome.
Piazza Barberini
Piazza Barberini is a vibrant Baroque square dominated by the magnificent Triton Fountain, sculpted by Bernini. This bustling piazza serves as the perfect starting point for exploring Rome's underground wonders, offering a glimpse into the artistic grandeur that characterizes the city.
Capuchin Crypt
Descend into the eerie Capuchin Crypt, an ossuary adorned with the skeletal remains of approximately 4,000 Capuchin monks. Arranged in intricate and artistic patterns, these bones serve as a macabre memento mori, reminding visitors of the transient nature of life. The crypt's five chambers and accompanying museum offer a chilling yet fascinating glimpse into the Capuchin order's unique perspective on death and spirituality.
Basilica San Clemente
Unearth the secrets of Basilica San Clemente, a remarkable multi-layered church revealing centuries of Roman history. Explore the 12th-century basilica atop a 4th-century church, built upon a nobleman's house. Descend further to discover a 1st-century Mithraic temple and ancient warehouse. Witness stunning mosaics, ancient frescoes, and an original water spring, unveiling the evolution of religious and cultural practices in Rome.
Roman Catacombs
Venture into the depths of the Roman Catacombs, an intricate network of ancient underground cemeteries encircling the city. These layered burial places, lined with unique handmade memorials, provide a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of early Christians. Discover early Christian murals and sculptures, offering insights into the origins of Christian art and the funerary practices of ancient Rome.
Know Before You Go
This 3-hour private tour includes transportation between sites via car or van, depending on your group size, and a local expert guide. It excludes hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, and gratuities. The meeting point will be confirmed upon booking.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest wearing comfortable shoes as there is walking involved. Also, be aware that the Capuchin Crypt contains human remains, which may be disturbing to some visitors.
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