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Skip the ticket lines and step straight into this underground world of the eerie Capuchin Crypt, home to the remains of 4,000 friars, at your chosen time.
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See the crypt’s chilling bone art, crafted from real skeletons, while your audio guide unpacks its deep history and symbolism.
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Want more? Opt for a combo tour to explore the ancient Domitilla (except Tuesdays) or St. Callixtus (Tuesdays only) Catacombs, with smooth open-bus transfers.
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Go all in with the ultimate package—Catacombs, Capuchin Crypt, and San Nicola Basilica—complete with round-trip AC coach transfers for a hassle-free journey.
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Entry tickets to Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
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Audio guide
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Guided tour of the Domitilla Catacombs (except on Tuesdays) or St. Callixtus Catacombs (Tuesdays only) in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish with one-way transfers (as per option selected)
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Guided tour of Christian Catacombs and Basilica of San Nicola with round-trip transfers(as per option selected)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Deborah
May, 2024
Frederica was a delight! Sweet, funny. Had a little snaffoo with the bus but it turned out ok. I really enjoyed the excursion. Different and informative.
Christopher
Oct, 2024
Really great experiences. Alain was extremely knowledgeable and gave excellent information about each of the sites.
Altea
Jul, 2024
Great! The Vanessa and Marianna was very lovely guides! Very interesting experience. I recommend it.
Kirsten
Mar, 2025
Everything!! Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable, friendly and great at answering questions we had. Website was easy to use, and I had full contact with the team right throughout our city break and various excursionsCeri
Feb, 2025
Administration was excellent. Guide was outstanding - extremely well informed, took time to check in with us for questions, answered them all. Was a real enthusiast with well-devoted presentation and delivery skills. Was highly informative and engaging at the same time.
Skip the lines and step straight into the chilling yet mesmerizing Capuchin Crypt. With your audio guide in hand, begin unraveling the eerie secrets of this underground chamber.
A walk through bone-adorned chapels
Wander through six crypts where the remains of 4,000 Capuchin friars are arranged in intricate, almost artistic displays. Skulls, femurs, and vertebrae form chandeliers, arches, and decorative motifs—each with a deeper symbolism.
The Capuchin Museum & the painting of St. Francis
Before you leave, explore the Capuchin Museum, which showcases artifacts, manuscripts, and Caravaggio’s famous St. Francis in Meditation, offering insight into the order’s austere way of life.
A self-paced, spine-chilling experience
With an immersive audio guide leading the way, take your time absorbing the crypt’s haunting beauty and fascinating history before resurfacing into the lively streets of Rome.
What to bring
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A light jacket (it gets chilly underground)
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered)"
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, luggage, or backpacks
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Glass containers, alcohol, and aerosols
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Photography and videography inside the Catacombs"
Accessibility
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The tour experiences are not wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for visitors with claustrophobia or severe mobility issues
Additional Info
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Minors are advised to enter the crypt only when accompanied by an adult.
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Please arrive on time at the meeting point—late arrivals cannot be accommodated
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your host at Museo e Cripta dei Cappuccini.
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Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 27, 00187 Roma RM, Italy.
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