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Rome: Catacombs for Kids Private Family Tour with Capuchins Crypt

About this experience

This kid-centric Catacombs Treasure Hunt Tour is the perfect way to keep your entire family entertained while uncovering underground Rome! Your guide will meet you at your central hotel and escort you with your driver to the start of the tour. Your private child-friendly guide will then take you on a journey through centuries of burial rituals and archaeological wonders. Your kids will feel like archeologists with a treasure map in their hands as your guide takes you on an exploration through some of the most fascinating sites in Rome! They will answer questions and discover hidden secrets throughout the tour keeping them engaged and having fun. Listen carefully to your private guide's clues to solve the treasure hunt questions from above and below ground. Your expert family-friendly guide will bring the past to present as you explore two different Christian burial grounds. This is an excellent way to learn about ancient Roman history that the whole family can enjoy together!

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Catacombs for Kids Private
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), English (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • treasure hunt materials (English only) and prizes
  • expert family friendly guide
  • pick-up service and transfers between sites
  • entry tickets

Not included

  • tips and gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

With your expert family friendly guide and your treasure hunt maps, wander through the dark tunnels and passageways and learn about ancient Christian traditions as the kids listen carefully for riddles and clues.

You will be escorted by your guide and driver to your next stop - the Capuchin Crypts. This fascinating museum houses nearly 8,000 human bones! The children will listen for more clues on their treasure hunt, and receive their prize as the tour comes to an end.

Meeting and pickup information

  • No drop-off service included. Please provide us with the address of your hotel or B&B. Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • LivTours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In very rare cases, operational regulations at the Catacombs may require visitors to join a larger group led by an official Catacombs guide for the underground visit. Your LivTours guide will remain with you, ensuring a personalized experience with commentary whenever permitted.
  • This activity booklet is designed for children from ages 5 – 10 years old and is perfect for mixed age families
  • The interactive children’s booklets are only made in English.
  • The price includes a private driver between the two sites.
  • Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
  • There is no photography allowed inside either of the two sites visited during this tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 30 min.
What are the pickup arrangements?
No drop-off service included.
Please provide us with the address of your hotel or B&B.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), English (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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