Capuchin Crypt: Guided Tour

Explore Rome's underground chapel crypts and see over 3,700 skeletons!

1. Duration 1h

2. Live guide English

3. Max group size 10

Description

Rome has a skeleton or two in the closet. Buried beneath the unassuming architecture of the Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, there's a spine-tingling spectacle!

Join an expert English-speaking guide and delve into a fascinating chapter of Rome's medieval history at the Capuchin Crypt. See the bones of almost 4,000 friars stacked into macabre chapel decorations.

This haunting and moving arrangement of human remains is a reminder of the fragile fleetingness of life, and is one of Rome's best-kept cultural secrets. Don't miss it!

Opening hours

Capuchin Crypt

Friday

09:00 - 18:30

Saturday

09:00 - 18:30

Sunday

09:00 - 18:30

Monday

09:00 - 18:30

Tuesday

09:00 - 18:30

Wednesday

09:00 - 18:30

Thursday

09:00 - 18:30

Reschedule and cancellation policy

• Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
• Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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