Our Capuchin Crypts Tour starts with thousands of carefully arranged skeletons – and only gets darker from there. The ghosts of Rome are waiting. Try not to trip over them.
Join us on a Capuchin Crypts Tour that starts with bones, and only gets stranger from there.
Tucked away on one of Rome’s most elegant streets is a chapel decorated with the remains of over 3,500 Capuchin monks. Skulls, femurs, and pelvises are arranged in patterns so precise they’d impress Michelangelo – if he were into interior design via exhumation. It’s sacred, it’s surreal, and it’s a stark reminder that the Eternal City has always had one foot in the grave.
But don’t get too comfortable. Once we’ve left the crypts, the Capuchin Crypts Tour and Rome’s Dark Centre continues into the shadows of central Rome, where things get even more unsettling.
As the sun slips away, we head into the heart of the city. Along the way, you’ll uncover ghost stories and dark legends lurking behind the postcard views.
You’ll hear of a young nobleman whose ghost may still haunt the Trevi Fountain, possibly murdered to keep a shameful secret buried. In Piazza Navona, the ghostly hand of a noblewoman is said to appear at her former window, the legacy of a tale involving beauty, jealousy, and a particularly talkative innkeeper. And by the Pantheon? Let’s just say some sausages are better left unexamined. Every corner hides a story, and our Capuchin Crypts Tour makes sure you don’t miss the ones Rome would rather forget.
This Capuchin Crypts Tour isn’t a typical sightseeing stroll. It’s a walk through the Eternal City’s stranger side, where truth and legend blur, and the dead don’t always stay quiet.
We don’t just show you the Capuchin Crypts — we bring them to life (figuratively, of course).
This tour is for curious travelers, dark history lovers, and anyone ready to experience the city through a different lens.
Visit the Capuchin Crypts, one of the most haunting sites in all of Europe
Discover ghostly legends, tragic love stories, and eerie wartime memories
Explore Rome’s centre after dark, with expert storytelling guides
Not just history — atmosphere, mystery, and unforgettable moments
Small group format, perfect for asking questions and going deeper
Other tours might give you facts. We give you stories — and the feeling that someone might be watching…
Via Veneto – at the bottom of the steps to the Crypts
5pm – please arrive 10 minutes before start time. The skeletons might get restless if they have to wait
Yes — our Capuchin Crypts tour includes a visit inside the Capuchin Crypt Museum and the Crypts, where you’ll see the bone displays up close.
Please note that shoulders and knees must be covered inside the crypts, so please dress accordingly to avoid offending any prudish skeletons (coverings are also available for sale for 1 Euro each)
It’s atmospheric and macabre, but not a horror experience. Think eerie history, not jump scares.
Approximately 2 hours, including the crypts visit and walking through central Rome.
Children are welcome if they’re curious and comfortable with dark themes. Please note the bone crypt may be unsettling to some.
Yes — especially in peak season. Our tours often sell out, so advance booking is highly recommended to secure your spot.
The tour ends in Piazza Navona, in the heart of the city centre. Your guide will point the way to any transport or restaurants.
Currently our Small Group Capuchin Crypts Tour & Rome’s Dark Centre is only available in English. Our private tours are available in other languages.
Yes, photos are allowed inside the crypts without flash – we don’t want to shock any of the skeletons
Best tour for the dark history of Rome. Capuchin Crypt was unbelievable to see, the level of details the guide pointed out helped understand the story the monks were telling with their art.
