Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome

4.5
(66 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Trevi Fountain

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pantheon

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Piazza Navona

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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by RomAbout Tours

Tags

Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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