Capuchins Crypt Tour and Concert in Rome
At a glance
Capuchins Crypt Tour and Concert in Rome is a 1h 30m guided experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Roma Opera Omnia. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 98 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $100.78 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Sacred music concert, Tour of the Capuchin Museum and Crypt with the aid of an audioguide (13 languages available), Water and wine (one bottle every two people) are included in the price, if the dinner option is selected..
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, Polish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy this exclusive 90-minute experience in the Capuchins Crypt and Museum.
You will listen to a private concert of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphonic music in the Hall of the Capuchin Convent. You will take a tour of the Museum (including a painting by Caravaggio) and of the mysterious Crypt, where the bones of more than 4000 friars create the most beautiful and unique art.
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)
What's included
What's included
- Sacred music concert
- Tour of the Capuchin Museum and Crypt with the aid of an audioguide (13 languages available)
- Water and wine (one bottle every two people) are included in the price, if the dinner option is selected.
- Presentation in english of the musical programme
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)
- Late Admission: Guests will not be accepted after 4:45 p.m.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Santa Maria Immacolata is the Capuchins church in Rome, built by Pope Urbano VIII Barberini (XVII c.) close to Piazza Barberini, in Via Veneto, one of the most famous streets of Rome, set of the film La Dolce Vita, by Federico Fellini.
Inside the church, you can see masterpieces by Guido Reni (S. Michele Arcangelo), Domenichino, Pietro da Cortona, Gherardo delle Notti, Antonio Sacchi and others. The shocking Crypt-museum is decorated with 4.000 bones of friars. Here you can find also a masterpiece of Caravaggio: La meditazione di S. Francesco.
Program
Music of the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, Morales, Victoria, Pitoni, Agazzari, Gregorian chants performed live by Schola Romana Ensemble, our resident historically informed music group.
Organic:
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass & Conductor
Art historian
Meeting point
Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins Convent (entrance from Casa per Ferie I Cappuccini, Via Veneto 21).
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins Convent (entrance from Casa per Ferie I Cappuccini, Via Veneto 21, directly on the street, in front of the bus stop). This is a different entrance than the Capuchin Museum.
- Photos are allowed during the concert without flash, but no video can be taken during the concert.
- Admission time is from 4:15 p.m. until 4:40 p.m. Guest will not be accepted after 4:45 p.m. Guests are recommended to arrive half an hour before the concert starts.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Capuchins Crypt Tour and Concert in Rome take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $100.78 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Sacred music concert; Tour of the Capuchin Museum and Crypt with the aid of an audioguide (13 languages available); Water and wine (one bottle every two people) are included in the price, if the dinner option is selected.; Presentation in english of the musical programme.
Where does it start?
Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins Convent (entrance from Casa per Ferie I Cappuccini, Via Veneto 21).
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 98 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
