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Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

Rome

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Highlights

  • Skip the ticket lines and walk straight into one of Rome’s eeriest yet most meaningful sites beneath a historic Baroque church with an audio guide.
  • Walk through six chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 friars—arranged in striking Baroque designs.
  • Learn the meaning behind this symbolic architecture at your own pace, with commentary in seven languages.
  • Includes entry to the Capuchin Museum, which explores the order’s history and rituals — all in a compact, 30–40 minute visit that’s easy to fit into your day.
  • Upgrade to add a guided tour of the Capuchin Crypt and Roman Catacombs with one-way transfers.

Inclusions

  • Entry tickets to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
  • Audio guide for the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
  • Guided tour of Capuchin Crypt (as per option selected)
  • Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs (St. Callixtus on Tuesdays) with one-way transfer (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Guided Tour of Capuchin Crypt
  • Food & beverages

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Skip the ticket lines and explore one of Rome’s most haunting and meaningful sites: the Capuchin Crypt. This short yet powerful visit includes an audio guide to help you make sense of its history and symbolism.

Getting started

Head to Via Vittorio Veneto 27 and wait outside, near the bronze gate. That’s where you’ll meet your group. After a quick ticket check and short introduction, you’ll enter the crypt together.

What to expect

Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

The Capuchin Crypt is a remarkable religious site beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, renowned for its chapels decorated with the bones of thousands of Capuchin friars. This site offers a unique perspective on Roman Catholic traditions and the history of the Capuchin order.

Features

  • Bone-adorned chapels: Walk through six small chapels where human bones are arranged in intricate patterns, reflecting centuries-old Capuchin beliefs about life and mortality.

  • Historical context: The crypt dates back to the 17th century and serves as a powerful reminder of Rome’s religious and cultural heritage.

  • Audio guide insights: Your audio guide provides detailed explanations of the crypt’s symbolism, the Capuchin order’s history, and the significance of each chapel’s design.

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