Capuchin Crypt (Cripta dei Frati Cappuccini) Tours

The Capuchin Crypt—monk-bone-laden chapels underneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione—is one of Rome’s most macabre attractions. It’s also, it turns out, a great place to see religious art. With this tour, skip the stuffy Vatican and head for a guided visit of the Capuchin museum and church, home to a Caravaggio painting, and then sit for a concert of Gregorian chants and polyphonic sacred music.

Visit the Capuchin Crypt, officially the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, using a skip-the-line admission ticket. With timed entrance to the Crypt you’ll avoid the crowds in Rome. Follow a Blue Badge guide for a 45-minute tour through the underground chambers containing the bones of some 4,000 people amassed over five centuries.

Gain exclusive after-hours access to the Church of S. Maria Immacolata and the Capuchin Crypt during this concert experience in Rome. Celebrate the holidays by listening to a beautiful performance by the Schola Romana Ensemble, who specializes in a capella. Plus, get a special tour of the crypt, which is famous for containing the skeletal remains of more than 3,000 bodies believed to be Capuchin friars.

From dust, we come and to dust, we shall go! Remembering death lets us think of our mortality. And it is mortality that makes every moment so precious!So go on a thrilling adventure inside the Capuchin Crypt (a 500 years old monastery). And realize how precious life is!But before that –Can you handle being surrounded by the bones of thousands of dead people? it’s creepy as hell!Warning: don’t try any kind of ritual on these dead people, please! You don’t want thousands of skeletons running around Rome looking for you on holiday. That is unless you are a fan of Mummies. Cheers!

Go underground in Rome during a walking tour designed for families. Keep the kids involved with games and quizzes as you explore beneath St. Clement’s Basilica. See temple ruins dating back to ancient Rome and visit the Crypt of the Capuchins, home to several rooms decorated with the bones of over 4,000 monks, beneath the Our Lady of the Conception church.

Explore the Capuchin Crypts with a passionate guide. The crypts or as locals call them Bone Chapels is a truly dark and mystical place, decorated with the bones of about 3700 Capuchin friars. However, without a professional guide, it might be difficult to understand and appreciate the significance of it. On this walking tour, we will not only explore this macabre site, but will also discuss religious symbols, life style and mindset of the Capuchins, and even the ghost stories that surround this place.

The Capuchin Crypt is a small space comprising several tiny chapels located beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini on the Via Veneto near Piazza Barberini in Rome, Italy. It contains the skeletal remains of 3,700 bodies believed to be Capuchin friars buried by their order. The Catholic order insists that the display is not meant to be macabre, but a silent reminder of the swift passage of life on Earth and our own mortality. Tour driver will pick up you at your hotel and he will take care of you during the entire tour.

Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a half-day tour. Visit the Domitilla Catacomb and Basilica of San Clemente with skip-the-line access, plus visit the Capuchin Crypt, where you’ll see a Caravaggio painting and marvel at a chapel made entirely out of human bones. Learn about past burial customs and secret Christian worship spots during this fascinating exploration into the history of Rome.

Explore the Roman Catacombs after dark on an after-hours walking tour of the Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, or Bone Chapel, and the Catacombs of Santa Priscilla. Hear stories from the early Christian era in Rome, and enjoy a rare, crowd-free experience of the historic site—you visit when the catacombs are closed to the public. This tour includes all entrance fees, and is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

Peel back the layers of Roman history—quite literally—with a thrilling exploration of its underground tombs and chapels. Visit Roman Catacombs, home to stunning frescoes and thousands of centuries-old bones. Learn about early Christianity from your guide while meandering the endless darkened tunnels. Next up is the Capuchin Crypt, where you find the artistically displayed bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks.

On this Rome Catacombs tour, explore a centuries-old burial site home to fascinating ancient human remains. Uncover the darker side of Rome and explore what many deem as one of Rome’s best hidden gems.

Take a walk on the creepy side with this fascinating tour of Rome’s spookiest places. Together with an experienced RomAbout guide, you’ll unearth some of the Eternal City’s darkest secrets, discover the ghost stories of landmarks such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Castel Sant’Angelo, and come face to face with the skeletal remains of some of Rome’s previous residents at the Capuchin Crypt. This walking tour is an intriguing dive into Rome’s long and twisted history. Please note that children under 12 are not allowed.

Step into a shadowy world beneath the streets of Rome for a guided tour of the city’s crypts and catacombs. With a guide, you’ll visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or San Callisto, exploring subterranean tunnels and burial sites that are steeped in macabre history. Venture onward to the Capuchin Crypt with its bone-lined walls and skeletal remains, then visit the Crypt of the Three Skeletons for an intro to the myths of Ancient Rome. Numbers are limited to just eight per group for a small-group experience.

Wander through the Capuchin crypt at night during this small-group tour. Grab a flashlight and follow your guide through the crypt that displays the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks. Move on to the funerary complex of Catacombs of St. Agnes and the Santa Costanza Mausoleum, the burial ground of Emperor Constantine's daughter. The tour also includes exclusive access to three restricted rooms rarely seen by the public.

Discover the dark side of Rome on this Super Saver that combines two bestselling tours into one fascinating and fearsome sightseeing experience. You’ll start with a tour to the Appian Way to visit Domitilla Catacombs, where you’ll skip the line with priority admission. Learn about burial customs in Ancient Rome, and visit the Basilica of San Clemente and the Capuchin Crypt for a look at a chapel made entirely of bones. Then explore central Rome on a night tour that introduces you to the Eternal City’s many ghosts and mysteries.

Many people have visited the Trevi Fountain, but few have ventured underneath it. Go behind the scenes to discover Rome’s original aqueducts—along with two other of Rome’s best-kept secrets—on this family-friendly underground tour. Children of all ages are welcome, with entertaining commentary from your own private guide. You’ll also get a peek at a subterranean stadium, and wander through a crypt made entirely of human bones.

Explore the eerie underworld beneath Rome’s streets on this private skip-the-line tour of two of the city’s darkest sites: the Capuchin Crypt and the St. Sebastian Catacombs. After pickup from your hotel, visit the crypt where the bones of almost 4,000 monks decorate walls, ceilings, and even chandeliers. Next, follow your personal archaeologist through the tunnels where early Christians buried their dead, as an iPad reveals how it once looked.

Benefit from a private half-day tour that takes you into three underground attractions in Rome. Visit the Basilica of San Clemente, the Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, and Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water with your own private guide who shares live commentary about each site. Learn about Capuchin friars, ancient aqueducts, and more as you see several lesser-known places that are worth seeking out.

Visit the underground attractions of Rome on a 4-hour private tour. The comprehensive itinerary would be difficult to complete in one day by public transit or taxi. Instead, start from your hotel and let your private driver comfortably transport you to a number of locations. Explore each attraction independently, including the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and Capuchin Crypt. Listen as your driver explains monuments you pass along the way.

Explore the vast subterranean crypts and catacombs of Rome on this 3-hour guided tour. Visit the Catacombs ( with a Catacomb licensed guide), the Crypt of the Capuchins and more. Your guide will transport you from site to site and will use an iPad and other visual tools to help show you what the sites would’ve looked like in the past.

Specially designed for cruise ship passengers, this off-the-beaten-track shore excursion takes you deep below the Eternal City to discover Rome’s underground historic sites. Get a peek at early Christian art and ancient tunnels at the Catacombs of San Callixtus, visit the multi-level Basilica of San Clemente, and see the ornamental remains of thousands of 17th-century friars in the macabre Museum and Crypt of Capuchins.

See some of Rome's most interesting—and to some, disturbing—historical sites on this crypts and catacombs tour. Starting from Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, you'll visit the Capuchin Crypt, Catacombs of San Callisto, and the Basilica of San Clemente and its crypt. By selecting this tour, you can skip the stress of getting to these sites on your own.

Step down into Rome's dark, pagan past during this multi-stop underground tour with a private guide. You'll visit the Catacombs of Domitilla, the Capuchin Crypt, and the underground of St. Clement's Basilica, enhanced by personalized commentary from your guide. Learn about the collision of Christianity and the pagan religion, a conflict that includes strange mystery cults, ancient burial sites, and decorations made of human bones.

Discover two of Rome's most macabre underground attractions during this guided, kid-focused tour of Saint Clement’s Basilica and the Crypt of the Capuchins. Descend four layers beneath the city to explore the Pagan-era temple, built during the first and second centuries, before seeing a set of rooms decorated with the skeletons of thousands of monks. Tours use multimedia tools, coloring books, and other games to keep children entertained.