Capuchin Crypt Tickets with Audio Guide

Your experience

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.

• Upgrades: Add in a visit to the Roman Catacombs to get a full picture on Rome's early Christian tradition, burial systems, and more.