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
With your ticket scanned an an audio guide in-hand, step into the quiet interior of the Capuchin complex. Learn about the Capuchin order, their centuries of life in Rome, and why these underground chapels were created. Continue your exploration into the first bone-decorated chapels, where skulls and vertebrae form arches, patterns, and simple symbols. As you move along the narrow corridor, learn how these arrangements connect to themes of faith, humility, and mortality.
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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.
Reviews(37)
This was very interesting. Seeing the munks skeletons in beautiful poses and the designs created from them.
The most unique place I have ever visited. Truly indescribable but absolutely must visit. You need something to cover your shoulders just to pre-warn you!
Hi Hayley, Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation. We are thrilled to hear that the crypts made such a lasting impression and that you found it to be a truly unique experience. We also really appreciate you mentioning the dress code. Reminding future visitors to cover their shoulders is incredibly helpful for anyone planning a visit to this sacred site. Thank you again for exploring with us, and we hope the rest of your time in Rome was just as memorable.
Probably our biggest surprise in Rome. Went from "let's go see a strange bunch of bones" to a fascinating education into the a religious order under the authority of Francis of Assisi. The audio self-guided tour was perfectly written to help you to not go racing to the bones, but just stop and take a few moments to get some background. Clever, and it worked. The bones gained meaning and were no longer bones but a celebration of life, as was intended by the order. The painting "Saint Francis in meditation", by Caravaggio, is also on display.
Hi Gregory, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. It is incredibly rewarding to hear how the audio guide helped shift your perspective from a curious look at the bones to a deep appreciation for the history and philosophy of the Capuchin friars. We love that you took the time to slow down, absorb the background, and view Caravaggio's masterpiece. We truly appreciate you visiting the crypts with us and hope the rest of your time in Rome was filled with equally fascinating discoveries.
Highly recommend! The museum was a bit boring but the actual crypts were amazing. This is such a hidden gem! The tour operator made it very easy with the skip the line tickets.
Fiona was an amazing guide with a lot of knowledge about the tour and surrounding areas. Tour took us to amazing places to see
Arvin was a very welcoming and pleasant chap and really informative friendly made you feel comfortable straight away and was very helpful and amazing guy and the tour company should be ecstatic that they have him working for them. 100 stars.
We will told to meet the guide to pick up our self guided headsets but we could have gone straight to the museum and just walked in.
Arvin was amazing and told us a lot of very interesting facts along the drive. Loved it!
Wonderful time with Arvin our tour guide!
This was a very interesting trip. Our guide was very informative and friendly. I liked that we went to two different sites. The first museum was interesting but as it got more crowded with other visitors it was hard to see what we wanted of the relics before we had to leave for the crypts.
