COMBO: Rome's Capuchin Crypts Tour & Rome's Dark Side Ghost Tour
At a glance
COMBO: Rome's Capuchin Crypts Tour & Rome's Dark Side Ghost Tour is a 4h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Dark Side City Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $62.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Chills and entertainment, Capuchin Crypt Entrance Fee.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Buy two tours in one with a discounted ticket to both the Rome's Dark Side: Ghosts and Legends Tour and the Rome's Bone Crypts and Dark Centre Tour.
PLEASE NOTE: Both tours are 2 hours long, with an option to take both in the same evening with an hour break or on separate evenings. Our team will contact you to confirm your preference.
Delve into the Capuchin Crypts, home to over 3500 skeletons, uncovering hidden symbolism behind this macabre spectacle. Discover dark stories from Rome’s center, including WWII tales and ghostly legends at major highlights. Find the inspiration for Sweeney Todd and see the Trevi Fountain in a new light.
Next, embark on the Dark Side tour, a night-time stroll filled with chilling tales. Hear about the execution of a brilliant scientist and try to spot the ghost of a Count who dabbled in magic. Learn about the female Pope haunting a bridge and explore backstreets revealing Rome’s hidden stories, from notorious poisoners to executioners.
What's included
What's included
- Chills and entertainment
- Capuchin Crypt Entrance Fee
Not included
- A stop will be made for optional snacks and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 40m
Discover the macabre decoration of the Capuchin Crypts and the story behind this unique place
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Stop 2 · 5m
Hear one of the more modern dark tales of Rome, a tragic event during the Second World War
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Stop 3 · 10m
Behind the beauty of the Trevi Fountain is a darker tale of longing and murder - discover why, and how it's possibly still haunted today
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Stop 4 · 10m
The Pantheon is one of Rome's most stunning monuments, but directly opposite is a building with a gruesome past, said to have inspired similar legends around the world.
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Stop 5 · 20m
Piazza Navona has a 2000 year history, so of course it also includes some darker tales. Hear two of them, including a haunted window, and the mysterious marble head watching over the square still today
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Stop 6 · 15m
Discover the tale of Giordano Bruno, whose scientific and philosophical theories were not well received by the Church, and find out why his statue does not look so happy
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Stop 7 · 10m
Hear the story of a self-proclaimed magician who is said to still haunt the street today
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Stop 8 · 10m
A woman once rose from poverty to rule Rome, and reputedly haunts the bridge - find out her fascinating story and see if you'll get chills
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Stop 9 · 10m
A church with some rather unusual decoration, and monks who have a pretty unusual role to play in public life
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Stop 10 · 10m
This street was once home to a notorious prison, and the tortured souls are still heard today. Discover why when you hear the tale
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Stop 11 · 10m
Hear the story of one of the most prolific poisoners in history, and why some may think she was doing the best job for the women of Rome
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Stop 12 · 10m
Once home to Rome's official executioner, who was in the role for over 60 years. Our guide will shock you with the tales of his life
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Stop 13 · 10m
Once one of Rome's main places for execution, the bridge to Castel Sant'Angelo is supposedly still haunted today by the victim of one of Rome's most tragic tales. Discover the story of the Cenci family and judge whether they were in the right.
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time includes walking between each stop.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the COMBO: Rome's Capuchin Crypts Tour & Rome's Dark Side Ghost Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $62.99 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?
Chills and entertainment; Capuchin Crypt Entrance Fee.
Where does it start?
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…
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 English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
