Explore Rome’s eerie crypts and catacombs by night. Discover hidden histories and chilling beauty on this exclusive after-hours tour.
Explore Rome’s eerie crypts and catacombs by night. Discover hidden histories and chilling beauty on this exclusive after-hours tour.
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Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - The Capuchin Crypt provides a captivating start to the tour. Capuchin monks artistically used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brethren to adorn this solemn space with intricate designs from floor to ceiling, earning it the eerie nickname of ‘the Bone Chapel’.
Fewer visitors venture into the Bone Chapel after dark,…
- Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - The Capuchin Crypt provides a captivating start to the tour. Capuchin monks artistically used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brethren to adorn this solemn space with intricate designs from floor to ceiling, earning it the eerie nickname of ‘the Bone Chapel’.
Fewer visitors venture into the Bone Chapel after dark, allowing ample opportunity to explore every detail of this unusual place of worship, from a genuine skull-and-crossbones to chandeliers crafted from human vertebrae. The guide will share various theories, but it is up to the visitor to interpret the meaning behind the crypt’s skeletal decorations.
- Catacombe di Priscilla - An air-conditioned coach will transport visitors to the next destination, the Catacombs of Priscilla. No other tour is allowed to enter these sacred tunnels after-hours. Nearly 2,000 years ago, early Christians sought refuge here to bury their dead and practice their forbidden faith. With no other visitors present, and with an expert, English-speaking guide to narrate the history of the tombs and tunnels, one can truly absorb the atmosphere of this revered location.
Descend with the setting sun into Rome’s enigmatic underworld – and the city will never appear the same again.
- After-hours access to the Capuchin Crypts & Bone Chapel
- After-hours access to the Catacombs of Priscilla
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- English Speaking Expert Tour Guide
- Audio guided tour of the Capuchin Crypts
- After-hours access to the Capuchin Crypts & Bone Chapel
- After-hours access to the Catacombs of Priscilla
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- English Speaking Expert Tour Guide
- Audio guided tour of the Capuchin Crypts
- Gratuities to your awesome guide
- Gratuities to your awesome guide
Discover the enigmatic and shadowy side of Rome on this unforgettable night tour through its most mysterious and macabre sites. Over 2.5 hours, immerse in the haunting beauty of the Capuchin Crypts and the ancient Priscilla Catacombs, where history and eerie ambiance merge under the cloak of night. Start your adventure at the Capuchin Crypts beneath…
Discover the enigmatic and shadowy side of Rome on this unforgettable night tour through its most mysterious and macabre sites. Over 2.5 hours, immerse in the haunting beauty of the Capuchin Crypts and the ancient Priscilla Catacombs, where history and eerie ambiance merge under the cloak of night. Start your adventure at the Capuchin Crypts beneath Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, a location adorned with intricate mosaics made from the bones of over 4,000 monks—a chilling yet contemplative reflection on mortality. Then, explore the labyrinthine Priscilla Catacombs, often referred to as the “Queen of the Catacombs,” where ancient tombs, stunning frescoes, and the earliest depiction of the Virgin Mary transport you to the secret world of Rome’s early Christians. Guided by expert narration and lantern light, this tour offers a thought-provoking and atmospheric insight into the city’s hidden depths, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for its darker history.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.