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Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: 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
  • Entry ticket to the Crypt of the Capuchin
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuites
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Barberini
21, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Via Giulia
262, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

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

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Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars

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
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Fontana di Trevi

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

Pantheon

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

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
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Campo De' Fiori

Let the echoes of centuries past captivate you while you discover the impressive history of Giordano Bruno
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

A church steeped in mystery. Here you'll unveil the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-148534P13

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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