If you need to book more than 7 guests on this tour, contact us at [email protected] An experience to learn about the true essence of Rome's underground areas. This tour visits the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione which houses a 17th-century ossuary under it. Then explore central Rome on a night tour that introduces you to the Eternal City’s many ghosts and mysteries. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. All rights reserved. The Santa Maria della Concezione church is on Via Veneto, not far from the Piazza Barberini metro stop on line A. A visit to the Capuchin Crypt includes the museum of the Capuchin order, which offers an in-depth – and somewhat exhaustive – history of the brothers and their mission work across the world.

After breezing past the long line outside, begin with a detailed tour of the unique attraction. These tours typically visit the Capuchin Crypt and accompanying museum along with the ancient Roman catacombs under the Basilica of San Clemente with a tour guide.

Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a half-day tour. The Capuchin Friars were members of the larger Franciscan order of monks. Dnalor 01 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0. I have trouble walking? Website: www.cappucciniviaveneto.it (in Italian only). Explore the 12th-century Basilica of San Clemente, built over a fourth-century basilica A macabre spectacle that brings out the uses, customs and traditions of the Palermo society from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century.

Visit the Catacombs ( with a Catacomb licensed guide), the Crypt of the Capuchins and more.

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Crypt of the Resurrection: This chamber's highlight has to be the painting depicting Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, framed by — you guessed it — a lot of bones. The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Friar Michael of Bergamo, the first overseer of the newly located ossuary, took to systematically arranging the bones in artful displays. We even bring a car seat for children who require one. The tour also includes exclusive access to three restricted rooms rarely seen by the public. Commissioned by Pope Urban VIII, it was designed by the architect Antonio Casoni and built between 1626 and 1631. The Capuchin Crypt (Cripta dei Cappuccini) in Rome is an underground burial vault situated beneath a medieval church which contains the remains of four thousand Capuchin monks. Next up is the Capuchin Crypt, where you find the artistically displayed bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks. Secure your spot with ease, stay flexible, and never miss out. In the centre of Rome is the Capuchin Crypt – officially the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, which is at once both shocking and fascinating.

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One of the most unique and impressive heritage sites in the city is the Capuchin crypt, also sometimes called the ‘Bone Church of Rome’.

Required fields are marked *, Visiting the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars. We will take you to the basement of a shopping center to visit the ancient aqueduct and then we'll see where the water comes out, in the famous Trevi fountain. Well, come to marvel at our selection of crypts and catacombs around Rome. You will see the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the amazingly well preserved Capuchin Crypt, the less famous but nevertheless impressive catacombs of San Clemente, the catacomb of San Calllisto, which is among the biggest ones in Rome, and finally have a small stop on the Aventin Hill, for an amazing, yet really special, point of view on the city. Explore the vast subterranean crypts and catacombs of Rome on this 3-hour guided tour. Explore the extraordinary Crypta Balbi museum between ancient Rome and the Middle Ages In a group of no more than 15 people, you’ll delve into the fascinating history of the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, admire sculpture and architecture at Piazza Barberini and Piazza del Popolo, and marvel at masterpieces by the famed Caravaggio. To this end, the museum’s final rooms contain biographical overviews of prominent Order members and the humanitarian projects that they are engaged in. Your email address will not be published. What we are, you someday will be.". Visit the Capuchin Crypt, officially the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, using a skip-the-line admission ticket. Don’t miss the chance and book in advance to get this terrific tour for the whole family! The Capuchin Crypt (Cripta dei Frati Cappuccini), a series of six small chapels used to bury Capuchin monks who died between 1528 and 1870, ultimately held around 3,700 bodies interred in the crypt’s sacred soil brought directly from Jerusalem.

If you’re looking for fun Rome tours, our Roman Catacombs Tour is the perfect choice. She has also written for Frommer's, Huffington Post, USA Today, and more.

This may take a few seconds... Something went wrong. Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! The church itself, Santa Maria della Concezione, was built in the 1620s by Capuchin Cardinal Antonio Barberini. Benefit from personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions by booking a private tour of the Roman Catacombs. Can you buy skip-the-line tickets for the Crypt and Museum without a guided tour? Is there a dress code to enter the religious sites on this tour? We'll reserve your spot today, and you can cancel up to two days* before your experience without making a payment. Admission: Adults: €8.50; Children under 18 and seniors over 65: €5.00; Audio guides are available in Italian, English, and Spanish. An unusual and unique site in Rome, Capuchin Crypts reveal the mysteries of the order of Capuchins.

In addition, you’ll walk a small stretch of the Ancient Appian Way.

Visit Roman Catacombs, home to stunning frescoes and thousands of centuries-old bones. As there were more bodies than space, older graves were dug up, and bones of the dead were used to create intricate designs decorating the chapel walls and ceilings.

She even helped me retrieve the bag I left at the local coffee shop as she knew the owner. With a small group size of maximum 15 people, you’re able to freely interact with your guide. The Capuchin Crypt—monk-bone-laden chapels underneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione—is one of Rome’s most macabre attractions.

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Rome’s tourist industry plays heavily upon the city’s rich heritage, emphasising both its place at the heart of the Roman Empire and subsequently at the heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Cristiana was a trained archeologist and a wonderful guide. The Capuchin Crypt (Cripta dei Cappuccini) in Rome is an underground burial vault situated beneath a medieval church which contains the remains of four thousand Capuchin monks..