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Capuchins Crypt: Exclusive Tour and Private Concert in Rome
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69 Ratings
Roma
Experience an exclusive 90-minute tour of the Capuchins Crypt, Church, and Museum in Rome. Explore the mysterious Crypt, admire Caravaggio’s painting, and enjoy a private concert of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphonic music. Optional traditional Roman dinner available.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - A guided tour in English of the mysterious and fascinating Capuchins Crypt, the beautiful Capuchins Church and the Museum together with an intense live concert performing Gregorian chant and sacred polyphonic music.
From the spirituality of Caravaggio’s painting The Meditation of Saint Francis to the choir, from the creepy walk through the 4000 bones of the Crypt to the sacred music that perfectly resonates in the Church, you will definitely live a unique experience!
Program
Music of the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, Morales, Victoria, Pitoni, Agazzari, Gregorian chant performed live by Schola Romana Ensemble, our resident historically informed music group.
Organic:
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass & Conductor
Art historian
What's Included
- Sacred music concert
- Water and wine included with dinner option
- Presentation in English of the musical programme
- Professional art historian guide (if option is selected)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- CD (available to purchase)
- Transportation to the Restaurant. After the concert we recommend walking to P.zza Barberini and from there taking a taxi or the bus (lines 83/63/80/160/492 to P.zza del Plebiscito, then walking 700m)
Additional Information
Enjoy this exclusive 90-minute experience in the Capuchins Crypt, Church, and Museum. You will take a tour of the Museum (including a painting by Caravaggio) and of the mysterious Crypt (on your own with audioguide or guided by an art historian, depending on your ticket). You will listen to a private concert of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphonic music in the Hall of the Capuchin Convent.
All tickets include the entrance fee to the Capuchin Museum and Crypt, the concert and the introduction to the musical program in English.
A traditional Roman dinner is available after the concert (if option is selected).
Menu:
- Antipasto: Cold cuts and cheeses selection with Roman supplì or Roll of eggplant with mozzarella, zucchini flower fried toasted bread with pistachio
- Pasta alla Amatriciana, Carbonara, Gricia, Homemade pasta
- Saltimbocca alla romana (Veal escalope with prosciutto) or Filetto di orata in crosta di patata o zucchina (Sea bass fillet in crispy potatoes or zucchini)
- Photos are allowed during the concert without flash, but no video can be taken during the concert
- Photos are not allowed in the Capuchins Crypt
- Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins museum Via Veneto 27
Location
Capuchin Crypt
Via Vittorio Veneto
Enter the Museum at Via Veneto 27 and you will find our ticket office
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(69 Ratings)
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Joanne_m
Jul 8, 2024
Excellent - It was a fantastic way to start our holiday, our guide was very knowledgable, he was happy to answer any questions. We would recommed this trip, it is something we have never seen before, very interesting and educational We then had the pleasure of our private concert, truly wonderful, relaxing and all the staff were helpful.
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Jlz
Jun 24, 2024
A respite in Rome - During our recent visit to Rome, my daughters and I were privileged to spend an evening visiting the Capuchin museum and crypt. The museum is informative and interesting, well signed in English as well as Italian. The audio tour provided a rich source of additional information. Following this, we walked through the crypt which is an ossuary. Never before have we seen wall art created by human bones – fascinating!
The highlight of our visit was a concert of sacred music performed by Roma Opera Omnia. A quartet of pure voices in perfect harmony… The audience was enraptured. As any tourist to Rome would attest, the city is very busy and very crowded. The concert offered a respite from the hectic life outside.
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Kristian_c
Apr 19, 2024
Unique Experience. - It was a cool, not so popular thing to experience. I usually don't like audio tours but this was well done - styled like an interview. Very informative. The crypt was interesting to say the least, and the Gregorian opera was amazing. I only wish they would do some longer pieces.
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Patrickwq8417gx
Mar 11, 2024
A truly unforgettable tour - What a truly amazing and memorable event! We were given an extremely interesting tour of the crypt, followed by the most beautiful concert. The team - Roma Opera Omnia are true professional's delivering a superb event.
We would highly recommend this tour, it is excellent and worth every penny.
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Voyager35541
Mar 11, 2024
Heavenly concert along with incredible bone art - After a brief visit in the church, we headed to the crypt which housed four rooms decorated with bones mostly belonging to the Capuchins and one additional room without bones serving as their small chapel. The rooms with bones are incredibly interesting containing thousands of bones arranged as works of art. Each also contains the mummified remains of some of the monks. Afterwords, a concert with four singers performs religious songs through the ages. Listening with eyes closed is a heavenly sensation ending our unusual but definitely worthwhile experience.
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Eric_h
Feb 16, 2024
Not to be missed. - What an incredibly unique experience. Our guide Angie was articulate and knowledgeable and provided an enthusiastic tour through the church and crypt which has no comparisons. The following concert left us in awe, the combined voices are from heaven.
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N2786jralexandraf
Feb 15, 2024
An unforgettable experience 😁 - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🥹
Me and my family, we have never seen something like this place, which made our experience very unique. The tour guide was passionate about what he was doing, so it was really interesting. We must admit that our favourite part was the concert! Sending big thanks to Paola Alonzi, Micaela Parrilla, Marco Ciardo and Stefano Sabene!!! They sang so beautifully evoking so many wonderful emotions. Since one of my family members had her birthday today, they also sang her a little happy birthday song and wrote little wishes onto the paper that was in the CD that we bought. We are truly glad to have come 💗
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Kylene_s
Jan 26, 2024
Beautiful - I had no idea what to expect from the concert. I was amazed and moved. I could have listened for hours!
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Tgg79
Dec 8, 2023
A Must See and Do! - This is an absolute must do! I have been to the Capuchin Crypt 6 times and this was the best of all the visits.
First, Paola is incredibly responsive when booking tickets and makes it very easy to book everything. Don't be concerned about the payment process. This is my second time booking something with her and it's completely safe.
Second, our tour guide was wonderful. His name was Lorenzo and he taught me things I did not know.
Last, and most importantly, the concert. Beautiful, haunting, and an experience we will not forget. And will do again.
I did not realize Paola was the soprano for the concert and her voice is stunning. Everyone, the tenor, contralto, and basso were also so wonderful.
We wished the concert would go on longer. Be sure to buy a cd at the end for your memories!
Grazie mille, Paola and team. We loved it. :)
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Coxdmcdesign
Oct 17, 2023
Don’t miss this very unique experience! - This is the second time I’ve experienced this amazing tour, and performance. I cannot more highly recommend it. The crypt is fascinating; the music sublime.
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