Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte, Via Giulia 262, Rome 00186

Start your tour at St. Mary of Eulogies and the Dead Church to explore the ancient burial site below the church recently re-opened after seven years of restoration. You'll meet a nun inside the church who will escort you down a short staircase into the bone crypt, decorated with the skulls and bones of abandoned corpses. Both a shocking and fascinating sight, the bone crypt is truly understood with the help of a knowledgeable guide. Before entering, your expert guide will explain the early Christians' interesting beliefs on life and death, which motivated the creation of such a macabre memorial.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rome, Rome

Sit back and relax as an expert driver takes you outside of Rome’s city center while your guide answers questions about the bone crypt and gives you an introduction to the fascinating Roman Catacombs.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Catacombe San Sebastiano, Via Appia Antica 136, Rome 00179

Enter the catacombs after the crowds have left for an intimate tour of this ancient burial ground. Depending on the day or season, you may visit a different, but equally interesting, Roman Catacomb.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Rome, Rome

Roundtrip transportation to Rome’s city center takes all the thinking out of this special access tour. You’ll be back in the city in time for dinner.

Duration: 30 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 05:45 PM
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• After-hours entrance to Rome Catacombs
• Ticket to Orazione e Morte Crypt
• Expert Catacombs guide
• Small groups of max 18 people
• Expert English-speaking tour guide
• Private, air-conditioned transport
• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Sites on this itinerary include holy places, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. It is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas.
• Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
• Photography is not allowed in the sites visited on this tour, due to their religious nature.
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
• Due to the tight nature of the catacombs, those with claustrophobia may want to consider another tour.
• Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.