Private Rome Shore Excursion: Catacombs and Capuchin Crypts
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Entry and guided visit of the Capuchin Crypts
- Entry and guided visit of the Domitilla Catacombs (or Catacombs of Saint Sebastian)
- Guided visit to Trevi Fountain and Piazza Barberini
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Round-trip private transfers from Civitavecchia Port
- Drive along the Appian Way
- Private group experience
- Guide tips
- Lunch
- Ticket for up-close view of Trevi Fountain
- Entry and guided visit of the Capuchin Crypts
- Entry and guided visit of the Domitilla Catacombs (or Catacombs of Saint Sebastian)
- Guided visit to Trevi Fountain and Piazza Barberini
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Round-trip private transfers from Civitavecchia Port
- Drive along the Appian Way
- Private group experience
- Guide tips
- Lunch
- Ticket for up-close view of Trevi Fountain
This private shore excursion from Civitavecchia is the most efficient and personalized way to experience Rome's most fascinating underground sites in a single day. With your own English-speaking guide and a private vehicle, you skip the logistics entirely and focus on the experience.
Your driver meets you directly at Civitavecchia Port, so there is no need to navigate train schedules or shared buses on your own. The 90-minute journey to Rome gives you time to settle in before your guide joins you near Trevi Fountain in the heart of the city.
At Trevi Fountain, you take in the full baroque drama of Nicola Salvi's famous masterpiece before strolling toward Piazza Barberini. Your guide pauses to point out the details that most visitors walk right past, giving you the kind of insider context only a local can provide.
Next, a short walk brings you to Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, where five underground chapels hold the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars arranged into ornate designs. From there, a private transfer takes you out to the Domitilla Catacombs, one of Rome's oldest Christian burial sites, where ancient tunnels and early frescoes reveal centuries of hidden faith. If your tour lands on a Tuesday, you'll visit the equally eerie Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
Back above ground, your private vehicle follows the route of the ancient Appian Way, Rome's oldest road, stretching south from the capital since 312 BC. As cypress trees and crumbling ruins pass by the window, your guide brings to life the emperors, legions, and traders who once traveled this same stone path.
The drive back to Civitavecchia takes about 90 minutes, a peaceful close to a full day spent beneath and beyond Rome's streets. You'll board your ship with a perspective on the city that most cruise passengers never get the chance to find.
- Admire Trevi Fountain and Piazza Barberini with an expert local guide
- Descend into the Domitilla Catacombs and walk ancient Christian tunnels
- Drive the ancient Appian Way, Rome's oldest road, built in 312 BC
- Explore the Capuchin Crypts' bone-lined chapels with a private guide
- Travel with round-trip private transfers from Civitavecchia Port
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Know before you go
- Dress code: Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter religious sites.
- ID requirement: A valid government-issued ID may be required for entry.
- Tour Changes: The Catacombs of Domitilla are closed on Tuesdays. Instead, you'll visit the equally remarkable Catacombs of San Sebastian.
