2 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 35
€ 32.20
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
Lowest Price Guarantee — no other provider offers this tour for less
Guided by award winning storytellers known for their captivating style, this immersive experience offers a journey through Rome’s hidden, haunting past. Blending the macabre with the magical, you’ll uncover the Eternal City’s most spine chilling tales through dramatic storytelling and rich historical detail. Each step through the city reveals a layer of its darker history, told with passion, reverence, and a flair for the theatrical.
Your adventure begins at the Capuchin Crypt, a surreal and sacred space where art and mortality merge. Here, over three thousand seven hundred skeletons of Capuchin monks adorn the walls and ceilings, forming intricate displays that serve as a powerful meditation on life, death, and what lies beyond. This thought-provoking site sets the tone for what’s to come a journey that’s as reflective as it is eerie, offering a glimpse into the rituals and beliefs of centuries past.
As night falls, you’ll move into the heart of historic Rome, where ghostly legends and tragic histories cling to every ancient stone. Feel the chill near the Trevi Fountain, where tales of love and longing linger in the air, and walk in the shadows of the Pantheon, rumored to have inspired the gruesome tale of Sweeney Todd. Then, explore the site of a haunting WWII tragedy, said to leave behind a spectral trace of a noblewoman’s sorrow. These stories are not just echoes of the past they are living, breathing parts of Rome, waiting to be discovered under the cover of darkness.
Type in your hotel/accommodation to see how far the attraction or departure point is.
Loading pick up points...
Loading pick up points...
The first time I went to the Capucin Crypt was 30 years ago and I had no idea what I was walking into. My mind was blown. Now I felt a kind of peace there,a circle of life thing. It is still amazing. They've added a small museum you go through before reaching the Crypt which I think is a wonderful addition which gives a lot of context and info about the order. I'd highly recommend the stop when visting Rome.
First you go through the museum. I recommend using the audio guide. It gives some nice information about the capuchins. At the end of the museum you go through the crypt. Which are six rooms in total. The atmosphere on the crypt is very serene. It is a very special place and one of the most interesting places I visited in Rome.
I found this a very interesting place. Learnt about the history of the monks first then into a crypt. 10 euros at time of writing, which includes an audio tour. Then through the crypt, which is a little moving when you realise whos bones they are. Worth going.
Wasn't sure what to expect as we had visited another crypt site at the Catacombs of San Sebastian. This one provided an extensive history of the Franciscan Order, but it required too much reading. We started out in the first room and realized there were several more rooms. Would have been better if there was an audio tour that took you through the museum. The highlight were the crypts. It is only 5-6 chambers but because of the narrow walkway, you have to wait for those ahead of you to move on before you can view. Elaborate and "creative" display of old bones, each room designated to a certain body part. Interesting to visit if you're in the area; not sure I would make a special trip to see it though.
Fascinating place that really tells the story and history. Walking through the museum you learn the history, getting to see an original Caravaggio too was a very nice surprise. The museum prepares you for the Crypt which is Macabre but beautiful in its own right. The skill and precision of everything, but with the due respect deserved was stunning. Very much a must visit if you're wanting to visit something a little different in Rome
