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Capuchin Crypt Ticket with Audio Guide

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4.4/5(1,293)

Chase F

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

This tour was absolutely amazing and was so informative! Our tour guide Sabina was knowledgeable on all the history and even gave us a great place to stop and eat after the tour! The bus transfers were easy to navigate and was nice after walking in the hot sun! Overall, I would most definitely suggest this tour! The Capuchin crypt is a most see attraction!

Emanuel V

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Getting there was easy using public transportation; since we had purchased our tickets in advance, entry was quick—we didn’t have to wait—and we were promptly provided with the equipment needed to begin the guided tour. The tour is easy and very educational; in particular, it’s clear that they’ve taken children into account, as there are specific points of interest designed just for them. Access to the crypt itself is easy. The decorations made from human bones reflect the respect they had for their brothers; since they removed their skeletal remains to make room for burying other Capuchins, they gave those remains a final resting place that was also very carefully tended in every respect—even striving to make them part of the art— and I believe it’s part of a commemoration, a recognition, and a respect for what their lives were like, as they remain within the crypt itself. An excellent tour, recommended for those who aren’t easily disturbed; it’s easily accessible and straightforward to navigate, and it helps you understand a little more about who the Capuchins were and what they did.

Explore the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, home to eerie chapels decorated with the skeletal remains of Capuchin friars dating back centuries.

Walk through bone-lined chambers at your own pace with an audio guide explaining the crypt’s symbolism, burial traditions, and religious history.

Discover paintings, relics, manuscripts, and sacred artifacts inside the museum before descending into the underground crypt.

Choose guided tour options that include Rome’s ancient catacombs with skip-the-line entry and transfers between sites.

Upgrade your experience with stops at Bocca della Verità and panoramic drives along the ancient Appian Way.

Entry ticket to Capuchin Crypt and Museum

Audio guide

Guided tour of the Capuchin Crypts (as per option selected)

Guided tour of the Roman catacombs (Domitilla or Callixtus) with an English-speaking guide & skip-the-line entry (as per option selected)

Stop at the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth) (as per option selected)

Coach or bus transfers between central Rome and the sites (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Emanuel V
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Getting there was easy using public transportation; since we had purchased our tickets in advance, entry was quick—we didn’t have to wait—and we were promptly provided with the equipment needed to begin the guided tour. The tour is easy and very educational; in particular, it’s clear that they’ve taken children into account, as there are specific points of interest designed just for them. Access to the crypt itself is easy. The decorations made from human bones reflect the respect they had for their brothers; since they removed their skeletal remains to make room for burying other Capuchins, they gave those remains a final resting place that was also very carefully tended in every respect—even striving to make them part of the art— and I believe it’s part of a commemoration, a recognition, and a respect for what their lives were like, as they remain within the crypt itself. An excellent tour, recommended for those who aren’t easily disturbed; it’s easily accessible and straightforward to navigate, and it helps you understand a little more about who the Capuchins were and what they did.
Bryant G
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Our guide was excellent Paula was extensively knowledgeable regarding our tour stops, she would ask constantly if there where questions that needed to be answered, and the coach ride was clean and comfortable were still she explained the scenes around us on the way. I would recommend this tour and tour guide to anyone that is in Rome!!
Chase F
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
This tour was absolutely amazing and was so informative! Our tour guide Sabina was knowledgeable on all the history and even gave us a great place to stop and eat after the tour! The bus transfers were easy to navigate and was nice after walking in the hot sun! Overall, I would most definitely suggest this tour! The Capuchin crypt is a most see attraction!
Teri T
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Our visit to the Capuchin Crypt was interesting and easy to book and to have an audio guide explaining everything was great. A fascinating place to visit and quite unusual
Claude L
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Easy to get to, interesting audio guide Courteous staff—a wonderful experience for learning about the lives of the Franciscan friars

Step into one of Rome’s most unusual underground sites, where faith, symbolism, and mortality come together beneath the city streets.

Getting started

Arrive at the Capuchin Crypt and Museum during operating hours and present your ticket at the entrance. After validation, collect or activate your audio guide and begin exploring at your own pace.

What to expect

Capuchin Museum and Crypt

Located beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, this museum and crypt preserve the history and burial traditions of the Capuchin friars through sacred art and bone-lined chapels.

Bone chapels: Walk through eerie underground chambers decorated with the skeletal remains of thousands of Capuchin friars arranged into arches, chandeliers, and symbolic patterns.

Museum collections: Discover religious relics, paintings, manuscripts, and artifacts tracing the history and spiritual practices of the Capuchin order.

Audio-guided visit: Learn the meaning behind the crypt’s unusual displays and hear stories about Rome’s religious history as you explore independently.

Upgrades: Upgrade to a guided tour of Rome’s ancient catacombs with skip-the-line entry and transfers between sites, or choose an extended itinerary featuring a stop at Bocca della Verità and Santa Maria in Cosmedin.

Accessibility

Wheelchair and stroller access: The museum and crypt are wheelchair and stroller-friendly. The guided tours however, aren't.

What’s not allowed

Pets: Pets are not allowed inside the Capuchin Museum and Crypt.

Food and drinks: Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.

Additional information

Dress code: Since it is a religious site, shoulders and knees must be covered before entering.

Storage: There are storage facilities for large bags, luggage, and backpacks.

Photography: Photography for personal and non-commercial use is permitted.

Catacomb closures: The Domitilla catacombs are closed on Tuesdays, and the Callixtus catacombs are closed on Wednesdays.

Return transport: From the Capuchin Crypt, you will need to arrange your own transport back for some tour options.

Group size: Guided tour options run in groups of up to 20 or 25 guests, depending on the variant selected.