CAPUCHIN CRYPT (CRIPTA DEI FRATI CAPPUCCINI)

Discover the Capuchin Crypt, a unique treasure in Rome crafted entirely from human bones. Gain insights into the history of this remarkable site with an English-speaking guide in a small group.

Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld on a crypts and catacombs tour. Visit the Capuchin Crypt, explore the Roman Catacombs, and discover the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti.

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.

Your first stop is the Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, housing Caravaggio’s painting of St. Francis and many artifacts from the order's history of creating altruistic projects around the world. Lined along the rear end of the museum are the Capuchin Crypts: resting places of 4000 Capuchin Friars, whose skeletal remains were artistically arranged in the European tradition of memento mori, a simple reminder that all must die. The sacred Christian catacombs On a private AC bus, you'll travel along the ancient Appian Way to the extensive catacombs, dug into the ground some 2000 years ago. Follow your historian guide through the network of sacred tunnels associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. Descend into the labyrinthian corridors carved into the soft volcanic rock as you discover intriguing iconography, fascinating frescoes, and breathtaking burial grounds. You will either visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, St. Sebastian, or Domitilla! Basilica of San Martino ai Monti San Martino ai Monti dates back to the 4th century, making it one of the oldest churches in Rome. It started as a titulus, an early Christian gathering place before Christianity was legalized, and was later transformed into a basilica. Beneath the basilica, you can explore archaeological remains including ancient Roman buildings and early Christian oratories. Since it’s just a short walk from the Colosseum yet often overlooked, this church is a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Rome.