Rome’s Bone Chapel & City Secrets Walk

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Discover Rome’s hidden gems and its darkest secrets on this captivating walking tour led by a professional local guide!

Step inside the eerie yet fascinating Capuchin Crypt, one of the city’s most unique and spine-chilling attractions, and uncover the history behind this extraordinary site.

Stroll along the glamorous Via Veneto, the heart of the legendary “Dolce Vita” lifestyle, and hear stories of Rome’s vibrant past. Continue your journey to the peaceful Villa Borghese Gardens, where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature in the city center.

Your tour concludes in the iconic Piazza del Popolo, home to the striking twin churches and the magnificent Santa Maria del Popolo, boasting masterpieces by renowned artists such as Raphael, Bernini, Pinturicchio, and Caravaggio.

Ready for an unforgettable exploration of Rome’s secrets and treasures? Join us and experience the Eternal City like never before!

What's Included

All fees and taxes
Entrance fee Cripta dei Cappuccini
Professional licensed guide
Personal expenses
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will wait for you in front of the museum's entrance.

End point

The tour will end in Piazza del Popolo.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    One of the most unique and impressive heritage sites in the city, the Capuchin Crypt is also sometimes called the 'Bone Church of Rome'. The crypt is divided into six pocket-sized chapels, decorated with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin friars who died between 1528 and 1870.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    One of the most famous, elegant and expensive streets of Rome, named after the Battle of Vittorio Veneto. The fame of this street is linked to the Dolce Vita, a period in which its clubs, restaurants, and hotels were animated by the wildness of Hollywood actors and other celebrities chased by paparazzi, always in search of the latest scoop.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Villa Borghese of Rome is one of the largest urban parks in Europe. What differentiates Villa Borghese from other large parks such as Hyde Park or Central Park is the perfect combination between nature and Roman art. Villa Borghese is home to interesting architectural elements, sculptures, monuments and fountains created at different times by famous artists.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Piazza del Popolo

    Piazza del Popolo is a very well-known square in Rome. In Italian the name means ‘People's Square’, but the name is actually derived from the poplars that surrounded the oval square. The original function of this square was to welcome visitors and pilgrims who entered Rome from the north over the Via Flaminia.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    The main attraction of this church are the 12 side chapels, such as the Cerasi chapel with paintings by Caravaggio; the ‘conversion of Paul’ and the ‘crucifixion of Peter’. The Chigi chapel with mosaics representing creation were designed by Raphael.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Rome guided tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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