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Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome

Rome, Italyby RomAbout Tours

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Start your adventure at the Capuchin Crypt, a place adorned with the skeletal remains of past inhabitants. Stand in awe before the Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece that echoes tales of wishes; toss a coin to ensure your return to Rome. Continue your odyssey through the cobbled streets, arriving at the Pantheon, where ancient myths intertwine with reality. In Piazza Navona, your guide will talk about the spectral presences lingering within the palaces facing the square, adding an ethereal layer to the splendid surroundings. Stroll through Campo dei Fiori to learn about the impressive but sad history of Giordano Bruno. The tour concludes in a church steeped in mystery. Your guide will unravel the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place, leaving you with a sense of wonder as you reflect on the secrets that lie beneath the surface of the Eternal City.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Entry ticket to the Crypt of the Capuchin
  • Gratuites
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars

    30 min

    Visit a mysterious place that contains the remains of almost 4,000 people, the majority of them thought to be monks of the Capuchin order

  2. 2

    Trevi Fountain

    20 min

    Listen to fascinating legends, and if you wish, toss a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome.

  3. 3

    Pantheon

    20 min

    You will pass by the best-preserved temple of antiquity and learn about the different uses it has had throughout the centuries.

  4. 4

    Piazza Navona

    20 min

    Experience the beauty of the Baroque square as you listen to famous legends about ghosts that are said to haunt this spot even today

  5. 5

    Campo De' Fiori

    15 min

    Let the echoes of centuries past captivate you while you discover the impressive history of Giordano Bruno

  6. 6

    Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

    15 min

    A church steeped in mystery. Here you'll unveil the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place.

Meeting and pickup

Our staff member will be waiting at the corner with piazza Barberini and via Via di S. Nicola da Tolentino (next to the Hotel Bernini) 10 miutes before the tour starts.

End point

The tour finishes at Santa Maria dell'Orazione e della Morte, a little-known church that hides an intriguing past

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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