Rome:Capuchin Crypts And Museum Private Tour
Description
•Unique:Join us in an effortless & tailored 1 hour tour of Capuchin Museums and Bone Crypts •Easy meeting point: Via Vittorio Veneto 27 ( street level next to bronze entrance gate) •Skip-the-line tickets are included! No hidden costs •Smart and Modern tour: Accredited Vatican guides only as well as earpieces to hear better the guide •Guaranteed departures: Daily from Monday to Sunday at 5.45 PM •Private Tour : reserved for your party only.
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Explore both Museums and Crypt with english speaking tour guide.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Reviews(4)
I had a private tour with a local guide, Ava, who was great! I didn't know what to expect and was mystified and mesmerized by the experience! Rooms using alchemy which had examples of healing plants and herbs in jars with books filled with drawings and written descriptions of the medical means used to bring help to the people suffering and dying during the Black Plague. The Capuchin monks went around the world to administer to the people who had died by the millions during that time. The history behind the crypt was extraordinary with their decorations which adorn each chapel in the crypt with the bones of the monks who had been dislodged from the original monastery during the revolution. It was something you see and you can never unsee. The creative nature of each chapel is unsettling to say the least, but when I listened to Ava describe the hundreds of years when the monks displaying the bones accumulated for hundreds of years as devotion to their Franciscan brothers as you see in each crypt. I came away with a feeling of awe at the depth of faith and love that is felt in their vows of poverty in God's grace which is unimaginable in today's world. The practice of decorations in the crypt was outlawed in 1870 by Pope Pius IX when he returned from exile. He didn't believe it was a positive display for his valiant return to the Vatican. Instead, Pope Pius called for the celebration of the Immaculate Conception which we were thrilled to be a part of during our visit to Rome this year (2024). But the experience at the Capuchin Crypt is a far cry from the celebrations of the Immaculate Conception, but is a place you will never forget.
No need for a private tour. The museum and crypt are a hidden treasure in Rome. Excellent English audioguide. The Caravaggio is a plus.
The explanation of the different parts of the crypt was great. I liked how he tied death and resurrection together.
we had a wonderful tour that was thorough and kid friendly. our 10 year old daughter enjoyed the tour as much as we did. highly recommend!!!!
