Underground Tour of St. Clements Church & Capuchin Crypt for Families with Marco

On this fascinating 2.5-hour tour, you’ll go 15 metres underground to discover the four layers of St. Clement’s Basilica, and visit an eerie crypt covered in Capuchin monks’ bones at the Crypt of the Capuchins. Our top-rated kid-friendly guide has arranged some fun multimedia tools, games and quizzes to accompany you along the way. As you go further underground you’ll discover the 2000 year old ruins of an old temple dedicated to Mithra, a private Roman house and a storehouse dating back to the 1st century. Make your way on foot to the church, Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, (Our Lady of the Conception) where you can see the Crypt of the Capuchins. Here the five rooms are decorated with monks’ bones, as more than 4000 friars were buried here. Some of them are completely intact. A plaque at the entrance of one of the chapels reads: “What you are now, we once were, what we are now, you will be.” What are you waiting for? Join us and be prepared to be amazed!

1. 1

   Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars

   45 min

   Here the five rooms are decorated with monks’ bones, as more than 4000 friars were buried here. Some of them are completely intact. A plaque at the entrance of one of the chapels reads: “What you are now, we once were, what we are now, you will be.”

2. 2

   Ludus Magnus

   10 min

   Ruins of the ancient gladietors' school and house.

3. 3

   Colosseum

   10 min

   You will admire the outside of the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre.

4. 4

   Basilica of San Clemente

   1 hour

   Built during the 12th century, expect to be taken back in time as you learn about the history of St. Clement’s Basilica by exploring its four levels and see how it has been rebuilt over the centuries, layer upon layer. Admire the impressive mosaics, frescoes, the impressive ceiling made of wood and gold, the ancient wall paintings and the marble statues adorning the medieval church. As you go further underground you’ll discover the 2000 year old ruins of an old temple dedicated to Mithra, a private Roman house and a storehouse dating back to the 1st century.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.