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Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

Roman Catacombs tour guide leading visitors through ancient underground burial chambers in Rome, Italy.

Group of tourists exploring the Roman Catacombs and Capuchin Crypts on a guided tour from Rome, standing in front of the Basilica of San Nicola

Capuchin Bone Chapel interior with intricate bone decorations, part of the Roman Catacombs crypt tour.

Tourists at Basilica of San Nicola before Roman Catacombs and Capuchin Crypts tour, Rome.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers included

Mobile ticket

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Enrico

Jul 2025

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I arrived on time according to the agreed time. Found good reception and helpfulness. I did not queue. I found the part of the initial rooms, necessary to introduce the subject, very interesting. Nice collection of paintings, objects and publications. Kudos for the museum organization.

Ceri

Feb 2025

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Administration was excellent. Guide was outstanding - extremely well informed, took time to check in with us for questions, answered them all. Was a real enthusiast with well-devoted presentation and delivery skills. Was highly informative and engaging at the same time.

Nicholas

Jun 2025

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As a lover of Roman history and all things that surround this impressive city, this tour was near the center, affordable and so worth the experience. If you have an hour to spare among the many great sites, don't skip this!

Skip the ticket lines and walk straight into one of Rome’s eeriest yet most meaningful sites beneath a historic Baroque church with an audio guide.

Walk through six chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 friars—arranged in striking Baroque designs.

Learn the meaning behind this symbolic architecture at your own pace, with commentary in seven languages.

Includes entry to the Capuchin Museum, which explores the order’s history and rituals — all in a compact, 30–40 minute visit that’s easy to fit into your day.

Upgrade to add a guided tour of the Capuchin Crypt and Roman Catacombs with one-way transfers.

Entry tickets to the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars

Audio guide for the Capuchin Crypt and Museum

Guided tour of Capuchin Crypt (as per option selected)

Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs (St. Callixtus on Tuesdays) with one-way transfer (as per option selected)

Guided Tour of Capuchin Crypt

Food & beverages

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Germany and over 25 countries have loved this experience
Jose
Apr, 2025Verified booking
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I'm not too much of a believer but it was very interesting to learn about the order and the visit to the Crypt is not to be missed.
Jorge
May, 2025Verified booking
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Thats was perfect, to see the wonders of the world
Christian
Jul, 2025Verified booking
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Museum with Audioguide was interesting. The crypt was cool and something you don't see anywhere else (e.g. in the Paris catacombs)!!
Richard
Jul, 2025Verified booking
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The guide Meagan was terrific, and did an excellent job of presenting the information without being exhaustive.The attractions themselves are well worth seeing.
Silvia
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Excellent visit! Very good information from the guides and the design of the audio guide is also good. The visit is made in the context of a historical context and also in the context of a vision of religiosity and respect.

Skip the ticket lines and explore one of Rome’s most haunting and meaningful sites: the Capuchin Crypt. This short yet powerful visit includes an audio guide to help you make sense of its history and symbolism.

Getting started

Head to Via Vittorio Veneto 27 and wait outside, near the bronze gate. That’s where you’ll meet your group. After a quick ticket check and short introduction, you’ll enter the crypt together.

What to expect

Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

The Capuchin Crypt is a remarkable religious site beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, renowned for its chapels decorated with the bones of thousands of Capuchin friars. This site offers a unique perspective on Roman Catholic traditions and the history of the Capuchin order.

Features

Bone-adorned chapels: Walk through six small chapels where human bones are arranged in intricate patterns, reflecting centuries-old Capuchin beliefs about life and mortality.

Historical context: The crypt dates back to the 17th century and serves as a powerful reminder of Rome’s religious and cultural heritage.

Audio guide insights: Your audio guide provides detailed explanations of the crypt’s symbolism, the Capuchin order’s history, and the significance of each chapel’s design.

What to bring

A light jacket (it gets chilly underground)

Comfortable walking shoes

Modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered)

What’s not allowed

Large bags, luggage, or backpacks

Glass containers, alcohol, and aerosols

Photography and videography inside the Catacombs

Accessibility

The tour experiences are not wheelchair accessible.

Not recommended for visitors with claustrophobia or severe mobility issues.

Additional Info

Minors are advised to enter the crypt only when accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive on time at the meeting point—late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your host at Museo e Cripta dei Cappuccini.

Address: Via Vittorio Veneto, 27, 00187 Roma RM, Italy.

Get directions to the meeting point