Capuchin Crypts Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Description
Gain exclusive access to the haunting Capuchin Crypts in Rome, where human bones create stunning decorations within underground chapels. With a self-guided visit, explore at your own pace while using the provided audio guide to learn about the fascinating history of the Capuchin friars and their unique traditions. Discover the chilling beauty of the 'Crypt of the Pelvises' and the 'Crypt of the Skulls,' and reflect on the intricate designs that convey themes of faith and mortality. This ticket includes entry to the museum, ensuring a complete exploration of this evocative spiritual site.
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Itinerary
Your experience begins at Piazza Barberini, in the center of Rome near Barberini metro station (Line A). Meet the welcome staff in front of the Fontana del Tritone at your scheduled time to exchange your voucher, or head straight to the crypt entrance with the tickets emailed to you in advance.
Enter the quiet Capuchin complex beneath this 17th-century church, home to the friars for centuries. With your ticket scanned and audio guide in hand, learn about the Capuchin order, their long history in Rome, and why these underground chapels were created.
Continue through the museum spaces, where displays explain the friars' humble traditions and daily life. This background makes the crypts below far more meaningful for first-time visitors.
Descend into the first bone-decorated chapels, where skulls and vertebrae form arches, patterns, and simple symbols. As you move along the narrow corridor, the audio guide explains how these arrangements connect to themes of faith, humility, and mortality. Further inside, you reach the most elaborate space of all, where chandeliers, altars, and wall designs are shaped entirely from friars' bones. Take your time in the Crypt of the Skulls and the Crypt of the Pelvises before following the route back to the exit.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that while standard on-site ticket is €10, our ticket is a special option that offers added flexibility and convenience.
- Your official Capuchin Crypt tickets will be emailed to you within 24 hours of booking. These are digital tickets, so you can head straight to the entrance and visit at any time during opening hours (no need to meet a guide).
- If you’d prefer a little help getting oriented, our Welcome Staff will be available at your scheduled tour time at Piazza Barberini 23, in front of the Fontana del Tritone (near Barberini metro station, Line A). Please note, staff are only present at your selected time.
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the Capuchin Crypts.
- This tour involves walking, stairs, and uneven terrain. It is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
Reviews(50)
The crypt was amazing with very insight full audio guide. Super close to the Barberini metro stop. Had a little snafu with the tickets that never arrived and took about 30 minutes to rectify at the entrance but overakl a great experience! Well worth it!!
Great tour and the teenagers loved it. Very interesting and informative.
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your teenagers enjoyed the Capuchin Crypts experience and found it both interesting and informative. We hope to welcome you again to discover more of Rome’s fascinating history!
Do not book with this company unless you want to go on a wild goose hunt for the “tour guide” that never existed. My family and I stood and searched for this mysterious tour guide for 45 minutes. Viator gave us directions to this random cinema near the museum where we had to meet the “tour guide” which again never existed. When I tried calling the company and the supposed tour guide I was left on hold for 10 minutes for them to end up hanging up on me. We finally decided to just head to the actual museum itself and the staff there weren’t friendly at all when we voiced our concern about the confusiones with the “tour guide” they blamed us for not calling when we did. TERRIBLE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!
Hi Carys, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear about the confusion and frustration your family experienced while trying to locate your meeting point. Our Capuchin Crypts Entry Ticket with Audio Guide is designed as a self-guided experience rather than a full guided walking tour, which involves a brief check-in with a local host near the cinema to receive your entry details and audio setup. We know how stressful it is to spend precious vacation time searching for a meeting spot, and we sincerely apologize for the hold time and disconnect when you attempted to call our support line. We have brought this directly to our Rome Operations Manager to review both our meeting point instructions and our phone support coverage so our guests always receive prompt assistance. Please reach out to us at support@thetourguy.com so we can look into your booking details and work to get this resolved for you. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention as it helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide your family with a seamless experience on future travels.
It's very worth it. Very interesting the story of the Frades Capuchinhos. And very different the experience of seeing the skeletons.
Liked the self tour through with headphones. Easy to go at your own pace. A little confusing with meeting place but once I reread I saw as long as you have your voucher, go directly to the place. Do not wait in line. Walk to the front with your timed ticket.
I thought we had a guide and didn’t realize that it was just the regular self guided tour offered through the museum. That being said, I was impressed with the museum itself and would recommend a visit.
Was given a fake ticket by the tour company. Be weary that it could be a scam luckkly the guy on the desk sorted it for us
Hi Laura, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you were able to enter and explore the Capuchin Crypts, though we are sorry for any confusion or stress you experienced at the entrance desk. We want to assure you and future travelers that The Tour Guy only provides genuine, official vouchers. Our records show that our support team was in active communication with you via WhatsApp to assist with your arrival, and no issues were raised to us during your visit. We have brought this incident to our Rome Operations Manager to review our ticketing process with the venue staff and ensure voucher verification goes seamlessly moving forward. Please feel free to reach out to us at support@thetourguy.com so we can get this resolved for you. We hope you enjoyed the remarkable history of the Crypts and had a wonderful rest of your time in Rome.
David was helpful and fun to listen to for our tour.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear David made your visit both enjoyable and informative. The Capuchin Crypts offer such a unique experience, and we're happy you chose to explore them with us. We hope to welcome you back again!
Good, i do not know the admission fee visit was a couple hours
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the Capuchin Crypts. This unique site offers a fascinating look into Rome's history, and we're happy you took the time to experience it. We hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in Rome!
Arvin was a fantastic guide, full of knowledge and made the tour fun and educational.
Thanks! Glad Arvin was fantastic. Tell friends about The Tour Guy and see us again!
