Unveil the history of Rome through its layers exploring some of the city’s most famous underground sites with this private “La Dolce Italy” tour with an expert tour guide.
Highlights
- Capuchin Crypt (Bone Church): Explore an underground chapel decorated with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin friars.
- Basilica of San Clemente: Discover 15 centuries of history, descending through three levels from a medieval church to a Roman house from the 1st century AD.
- Roman Catacombs: Visit early Christian burial chambers on the Appian Way, uncovering tombs and memorials from the 2nd to 5th centuries.
- Appian Way: Walk along this ancient Roman road, marvelling at its history and architectural significance.
Tour Overview
Step beneath the Eternal City to uncover its hidden layers on this 4-hour private tour. Begin with the Capuchin Crypt, a unique underground sepulcher adorned with the remains of monks. Continue to the Basilica of San Clemente, traveling through time as you descend to its ancient Roman roots. Journey along the Appian Way, stopping at the Catacombs, where Christian martyrs and early Roman architecture lie buried deep below the city.
