Rome's Dark Tales: Macabre and Magical Stories

Explore Rome’s Bone Crypts and dark tales with expert storytellers. Uncover eerie histories and spine-chilling legends in the Eternal City.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - Visit the fascinating Capuchin Crypts, decorated with other 3,700 bodies, and learn the symbolism and history behind the macabre decoration
  • Via Rasella - Hear one of the darker tales of Rome’s most recent past, with a tragic story from the Second World War.
  • Trevi Fountain - Hear one of the lesser known…
What's Included
  • Entry Fee to Capuchin Crypt
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink - an optional rest stop at a caffe can be offered
Additional Information

Most Capuchin Crypt tours conclude at the bone chapels, akin to leaving a murder mystery after the first chapter.
Discover the crypts adorned with 3,700 bodies, crafted into vertebrae chandeliers and skeletal wall designs. The symbolism is explained before entry, addressing questions the venue’s required audio guide may not cover, and clarifying the…

Location
Via Vittorio Veneto, 19
Via Vittorio Veneto
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will be waiting in Via Vittorio Veneto, 19, in front of the antique coin shop, holding a sign “Capuchin Crypts & Dark Centre Tour”. Dress code: shoulders and knees covered (men, women & children); €1 cover-ups available. Help: +39 379 135 4330.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Clare_g
Dec 20, 2025
Great tour - Great tour with Ben. Really enjoyed it lots of information we’d never have found on our own. Definitely recommend!
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Allen_e
Nov 10, 2025
Crypts, dark tales and a fun night time walk! - A unique tour- seeing the crypts and then some of the darker stories from the area was a lot of fun. Great guide as well! Thank you to our guide!
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Amanda_c
Oct 31, 2025
Capuchin Crypts and Dark Centre tour - This tour was great for lovers of the spooky and macabre side of things! The Capuchin Crypts were wild and unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Our guide (a lovely Canadian woman) was kind, professional, and so knowledgeable. After the Capuchin museum and crypts we strolled about hitting some not so known spots and learned about some dark historical moments that was very interesting!
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Kathleen_w
Sep 27, 2025
This crypt is a keeper - First, I’m a solo traveler, and also the only one on this particular tour. I so appreciate that the tour went forward and my guide, Ariel, gave me the best attention, filled with facts as well as her own valuable personal insights. The displays were moving and so otherworldly. I also got to see a lot of other sites in Rome, much to my surprise; who knew they were linked with other dark secrets of this ancient capital? The evening was exhilarating, informative, and very different from any other tour of Rome. A must see.
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Stephanie_f
Sep 15, 2025
Amazing! - Ariel was an incredible tour guide! She was knowledgeable, warm, funny, and brought us on a tour of interesting places with fantastic history and lore that made us understand her Roman experience. I can’t wait to go back for her other tours! And learning about the fascinating practices of the Cappuccini monks was so fantastic.
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David
Aug 21, 2025
Macabre fun - We again had the pleasure of having Arielle as our guide. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and very helpful in pointing you towards the best gelato if you feel like having a snack. We had a wonderful time and cannot recommend this tour enough.
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L320dxrachaels
Aug 10, 2025
capuchin crypts and significance of building icons and gelato - Ivana is an excellent guide and the tour was informative and fun and I would love to do another tour by her. She makes already interesting things more intriguing.
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Maria_p
Aug 2, 2025
Unique and interesting tour, recommend - We had a great and unique experience. Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable and funny. The kids enjoyed the tour and thought it was the best tour we have done in Italy. Interesting stories and history.
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Adriana_r
May 29, 2025
Surprising and unique tour - don't miss it! - The most interesting, unique and surprising tour. Aletha was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable, entertaining and made learning about thr cappuchin monks incredibly interesting. I would highly recommend Aletha and this tour in particular. It was a fantastic surprise!
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Damnitp2025
May 22, 2025
An excellent afternoon guided tour walk - Loved the tour! Time flew and lots of knowledge and cool stories were heard. Alethia (our guide) was a witty, well spoken, and knowledgeable guide who ensured the whole group stayed together. We reqlly appreciated the personality she brought to the tour. She also gave us lots of tips of where to eat - super important info - very appreciated 👏
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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).