The Capuchin Crypts – Come face to face (literally!) with the past, before hearing more dark tales of Rome.
The Capuchin Crypts – Come face to face (literally!) with the past, before hearing more dark tales of Rome.
Delve into one of Rome’s most unique attractions at the Capuchin Crypts, home to an estimated 3,500 skeletons – some still standing and dressed, while some are recycled as decoration. Discover the hidden symbolism behind this rather macabre but fascinating spectacle. The tour then delves into the dark stories that linger in Rome’s city centre, from tragic Second World War events to the ghostly legends at some of Rome’s major highlights. You’ll discover the supposed inspiration for Sweeney Todd, and never look at the Trevi Fountain the same way again.
Piazza Barberini – by the Fontana del Tritone
5pm
Come along on an enthralling evening adventure, guided by the city’s most knowledgeable and captivating storytellers. This unique tour offers a blend of the macabre and the magical, revealing the Eternal City through its most secretive and spine-chilling tales. You’ll be led into the heart of darkness, where the shadows of history dance with the flickering streetlamps of Rome.
Your journey begins beneath at the Capuchin Crypts, where the line between art and mortality blurs in a silent meditation on life and death. Home to over 3,500 skeletons, the bones decorate the walls and even the ceilings. Find out why with our expert guides.
As the twilight deepens, you’ll venture into Rome’s historic centre, where each cobblestone has a dark story to whisper. You’ll catch hints of a ghostly presence near the Trevi Fountain, a tragic love entwined with eternal longing, and tread softly by the Pantheon, where a gruesome tale is said to have inspired the tale of Sweeney Todd.
The tour delicately weaves the fabric of history with threads of legend, taking you through the site of a WWII event that shadows the city’s streets, and hinting at the spectral handprint of a noblewoman with a tragic end. These stories, each a piece of Rome’s heart, are told with a reverence for the past and a flair for the dramatic, ensuring a night filled with moments of awe, reflection, and perhaps a shiver down your spine.
“Rome’s Bone Crypts & Dark Centre Tour” is not just a walk through the city; it’s an immersive experience that promises to show you a side of Rome you’ve never seen before. Fun, fascinating, and a little bit frightening, this tour is a must for anyone who loves to peel back the layers of history to discover the secrets lurking beneath.
