Capuchin Crypts Entry Tickets
Experience exclusive access to underground chapels designed with bones during a self-guided visit
Step into a silent world where human bones form intricate chandeliers and ornate wall designs. Book your Capuchin Crypts entry ticket with us and gain access to the museum and the world-famous underground chapels that have fascinated visitors for centuries. You will move through the "Crypt of the Pelvises" and the "Crypt of the Skulls" while learning about the friars' humble traditions. A pre-reserved ticket is the best way to experience Rome’s most evocative spiritual site at your own pace.
What You Get With This Tour
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Capuchin Crypts entry ticket
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Access to bone-decorated chapels
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Access to adjoining museum displays
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Self-guided visit at your own pace
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Bone-chilling artwork in a sacred space
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Guide
Tour Itinerary
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Your experience begins at Piazza Barberini
Arrive at Piazza Barberini, 00187 Rome, RM, Italy, in front of the Fontana del Tritone, and exchange your voucher for your Capuchin Crypts entry ticket. Once you have your ticket in hand, you’ll make your way toward the entrance, ready to explore independently. -
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Enter the Capuchin church and museum spaces
With your ticket scanned, step into the quiet interior of the Capuchin complex. Introductory displays and artifacts give you context about the Capuchin order, their centuries of life in Rome, and why these underground chapels were created. -
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Walk through the first crypt chapels
Continue your exploration into the first bone-decorated chapels, where skulls and vertebrae form arches, patterns, and simple symbols. As you move along the narrow corridor, read the posted explanations that connect these arrangements to themes of faith, humility, and mortality. -
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Pause in the most intricate bone chapel
Further inside, you reach one of the most elaborate spaces, where chandeliers, altars, and wall designs are all shaped from Capuchin friars’ bones. Take your time to notice the details, reflect on the lives behind these remains, and absorb the unusual stillness of the crypt. -
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Your self-guided visit finishes as you exit the crypts
After roughly an hour underground, follow the route back toward the exit of the Capuchin Crypts. Step out into the streets of Rome with a vivid memory of this stark site that few visitors forget.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: This experience involves stairs and uneven surfaces inside the Capuchin Crypts and is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Dress Code: The Capuchin Crypts are part of an active religious complex, so knees and shoulders must be covered for all visitors. Guests who do not meet the dress code may be refused entry.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID to pick up your tickets.
Bag Policy: Large backpacks and bulky bags may be restricted inside the crypts, so it’s best to bring only small personal items.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early at the designated meeting point on your voucher so you have enough time to redeem your ticket and enter.
Your 1-hour visit includes:
Entry ticket to the Capuchin Crypts
Independent, self-guided visit inside the crypts and museum spaces
Access to the bone-decorated chapels and contextual displays
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders
Light layer for cool indoor temperatures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Please keep in mind, the Capuchin Crypts display human bones arranged in chapels, which some children and sensitive travelers may find unsettling. However, all ages are welcome.
What if I have concerns about my mobility?
This experience includes stairs, low ceilings, and uneven flooring inside the crypts. If you have limited mobility or balance concerns, you may find parts of the route challenging and should consider whether this environment is comfortable for you.
Does this experience include a guide?
No, this is a ticket-only product. You explore the Capuchin church, museum spaces, and crypt chapels independently, following the signed route at your own pace.
How long should I plan for this visit?
Most visitors spend around one hour between the museum area and the underground chapels. You can move more quickly or slowly, but it is best to allow at least an hour in your schedule.
