Crypts & Catacombs at Night: With Exclusive After Hour Access

Capuchin Crypts
Hidden beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini lies a small space comprising of several tiny chapes. The chapels contains the skeletal remains over 4,000 Capuchin friars buried by their order. The order insists the display is nothing but a reminder of the our own mortality. The oldest skeletal remains at the Capuchin Crypts dates back to early 16th century with skeletons being as old as the late 19th century. Religion, art or obscenity? Take your own decision after you learn more about the myths and traditions of the Capuchin Order when you visit the Capuchin Museum. Tickets are included as part of the tour.

Santa Priscilla Catacombss
Get exclusive access to the Santa Priscilla Catacombs at night. Popularly called “Queen of Catacombs” the Santa Priscilla Catacombs are host to papal tombs and other notable relics. Seven early popes and some martyrs were buried in the cemetery here. It is also said that the relics of Saint Philomena were found here.

Despite the rich heritage behind the Santa Priscilla Catacombs, what makes this experience truly special and unique, is the night-time tour. Traversing through the historic roman catacombs at night is a thrilling and exciting experience in itself. Add to that an experienced guide to narrate stories and facts through the duration of the tour, and you have the recipe for something magical.

Hidden beneath the city of Rome lie the famous, and infamous, Roman catacombs. Today a very popular tourist attraction, the catacombs often get noisy and over-crowded. But, that’s only during the day. This tour takes you to the labyrinth of the past at night! Navigate through the passages that were created by Rome’s first Christians with a professional guide and enjoy the best night walking tour in Rome.

But before you get to the catacombs, you will visit the Capuchin Crypt. Step back in time to the 16th century as you go under the hidden tunnels at the church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini. Over here, decorated in a series of tiny chapels, lie the skeletal remains of 4,000 monks. There is no clear indication on how or why the process began, the end result is definitely creepy and unique.With light fixtures made from spines, a coat of ‘arms’ and full skeletons wearing their monk’s robes; you’re guaranteed a one-of-a-kind sight. You will also get tickets to the Capuchin Museum where your guide will show you strange mementos of monks and a painting which is supposedly by famous artist ‘Caravaggio.’

After your tour of the Capuchin Crypt and Museum you will board a private vehicle for a journey across town to see the highlights of this tour. The Santa Priscilla Catacombs.

To visit the Roman Catacombs at night is a captivating experience. Add to that the fact that you’re visiting the Santa Priscilla Catacombs and you’re guaranteed to be in for a treat. Known as the “Queen of the Catacombs” in antiquity, the catacombs are home to the oldest known drawing of the Virgin Mary. They also provide the resting place for seven early popes and a handful of martyrs who died at a time when their religious was severely persecuted.

Ask your guide any question you might have on this experience which you will not forget.

Sites Visited - Capuchin ‘Bone’ Crpyt - Capuchin Museum - Santa Priscilla Catacombs