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Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

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.

Guided tour exploring the Catacombs of Domitilla in Rome with ancient frescoes and burial chambers.

Highlights

Skip the ticket lines and step straight into this underground world of the eerie Capuchin Crypt, home to the remains of 4,000 friars, at your chosen time.
See the crypt’s chilling bone art, crafted from real skeletons, while your audio guide unpacks its deep history and symbolism.
Want more? Opt for a combo tour to explore the ancient Domitilla (except Tuesdays) or St. Callixtus (Tuesdays only) Catacombs, with smooth open-bus transfers.
Go all in with the ultimate package—Catacombs, Capuchin Crypt, and San Nicola Basilica—complete with round-trip AC coach transfers for a hassle-free journey.

Inclusions

Entry tickets to Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
Audio guide
Guided tour of the Domitilla Catacombs (except on Tuesdays) or St. Callixtus Catacombs (Tuesdays only) in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish with one-way transfers (as per option selected)
Guided tour of Christian Catacombs and Basilica of San Nicola with round-trip transfers(as per option selected)

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Deborah

5/5

May, 2024

Frederica was a delight! Sweet, funny. Had a little snaffoo with the bus but it turned out ok. I really enjoyed the excursion. Different and informative.

Christopher

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Oct, 2024

Really great experiences. Alain was extremely knowledgeable and gave excellent information about each of the sites.

Altea

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Jul, 2024

Great! The Vanessa and Marianna was very lovely guides! Very interesting experience. I recommend it.

Kirsten

5/5

Mar, 2025

Everything!! Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable, friendly and great at answering questions we had. Website was easy to use, and I had full contact with the team right throughout our city break and various excursions

Ceri

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Feb, 2025

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.

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Your experience

Skip the lines and step straight into the chilling yet mesmerizing Capuchin Crypt. With your audio guide in hand, begin unraveling the eerie secrets of this underground chamber.

A walk through bone-adorned chapels

Wander through six crypts where the remains of 4,000 Capuchin friars are arranged in intricate, almost artistic displays. Skulls, femurs, and vertebrae form chandeliers, arches, and decorative motifs—each with a deeper symbolism.

The Capuchin Museum & the painting of St. Francis

Before you leave, explore the Capuchin Museum, which showcases artifacts, manuscripts, and Caravaggio’s famous St. Francis in Meditation, offering insight into the order’s austere way of life.

A self-paced, spine-chilling experience

With an immersive audio guide leading the way, take your time absorbing the crypt’s haunting beauty and fascinating history before resurfacing into the lively streets of Rome.

Know before you go

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

My tickets

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.