Underground Rome Tour for Kids with Saint Clement and Capuchins Crypt

Follow your kid-friendly guide and discover what is hidden beneath the city of Rome!

Tour Features

Local Guide

Certified Official Guide

Tour Languages

English

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Tour Size Options

Private

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Itinerary

Meet your guide at the Triton Fountain in Piazza Barberini and begin your exploration of these unique sites.
Your engaging local guide will explain the fascinating history of the Capuchin friars and their unique burial practices. Marvel at the eerie yet intriguing crypt, where over 3,000 skeletal remains are artfully arranged, believed to be the bones of Capuchin friars. Learn about the traditions and stories behind this extraordinary site, making history both captivating and educational for young explorers.
Your engaging guide will lead you through this remarkable church, exploring its rich past from the 12th-century basilica down to the 4th-century church beneath it, and even further to the ancient Roman house and Mithraeum below. Marvel at the beautiful mosaics, frescoes, and intricate architecture while learning fascinating stories about the early Christians, Roman worshippers, and the legendary Saint Clement.
Stop by and marvel at the remains of this ancient gladiator training school, located next to the Colosseum. Learn about the lives of gladiators, their rigorous training routines, and the thrilling combat games they participated in.

Tour Details

Full Description

Come with us on an adventurous kid-friendly guided tour of Underground Rome, uncovering the hidden layers of the Eternal City. Start at the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchins, where over 3,000 skeletal remains of Capuchin friars are artfully arranged, and hear captivating stories about their unique burial practices.

Next, explore the Basilica of San Clemente, journeying through history from the 12th-century basilica to the 4th-century church and ancient Roman house beneath it. Conclude your tour at the Ludus Magnus, the ancient gladiator training school, and imagine the lives of gladiators as you explore the training arena and quarters.

This exciting tour offers a blend of history, mystery, and fun for the whole family.

What is Included

Included:

Included: Professional kid-friendly guide

Not included:

Not included: Gratuities

Important Information

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
This tour is recommended to kids aged 6 and over.
This tour is not recommended to those who may be frightened by skeletons, mummies or bones in general.