Domitilla and Callisto Catacombs with Optional Capuchin Crypt Tour

About this activity

Dive into the heart of Rome's shadowy history with a tour that challenges every expectation. These subterranean passages, dating back to the 2nd century AD, reveal Rome's cryptic past as a burial site and clandestine place of worship for early Christians. Next, journey to the eerie Capuchin Crypt on Via Veneto, where an audioguide will unveil the cryptic world of the Capuchin friars. Inside, discover a museum that narrates the friars' humble existence and their profound connection to the poor, set against the backdrop of a Baroque church. The highlight, "the Bone Chapel," showcases an astonishing art made from the remains of 4,000 monks, creating an atmosphere of solemn beauty and macabre fascination