Underground Rome Private Tour for Kids with Saint Clement & Capuchins Crypt

About this tour

Explore Rome's layered past on this family-focused underground tour beneath the city streets. Over 2.5 hours, a local guide walks you through the Crypt of the Capuchins—decorated with the skeletal remains of Capuchin friars—and the Church of Saint Clement, which descends through three distinct archaeological levels. You'll uncover the stories behind ancient rituals, early Christian worship, and the Roman structures that lie below the modern city.

Highlights

• Three underground levels at the Church of Saint Clement
• Capuchin Crypt's distinctive bone-and-skeleton architecture
• Ancient Roman temple foundations buried metres below street level
• Early Christian frescoes and religious artefacts
• Guide explains layered history of successive civilisations
• Accessible for children aged 6 and upwards

What to expect

You'll descend into quieter, cooler spaces away from the Rome crowds. The guide brings each layer to life: pagan Roman mosaics at the bottom, medieval Christian spaces in the middle, Renaissance church at the top. The Capuchin Crypt is visually striking—walls and ceilings decorated with bones arranged in geometric patterns. Walking is easy and unhurried; the guide paces the commentary to keep children engaged without rushing. Expect narrow staircases, dim lighting, and a real sense of moving backwards through time.

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