Capuchin Crypts Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

4.5 (63 reviews) Rome, Italy
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LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Access to the bone-decorated chapels and contextual displays
  • Audio guide in multiple languages
  • Independent, self-guided visit inside the crypts and museum spaces
  • Entry ticket to the Capuchin Crypts valued at €10.00
  • Guide

What to expect

  1. Piazza Barberini
    10m
    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.
  2. Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini
    10m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
    15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
    25m · Admission ticket included
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Capuchin Crypt entrance tickets will be emailed within 24 hours. Go directly to the museum (Via Vittorio Veneto, 27) with your digital tickets. Tickets are valid anytime during opening hours. Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing or entry may be denied.

End point

Your self-guided tour ends inside the Capuchin Crypt Museum.

Additional 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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