Capuchins Crypt: Exclusive Tour and Private Concert in Rome
4.7
67 Ratings
Rome
Experience an exclusive 90-minute tour of the Capuchins Crypt, Church, and Museum in Rome. Explore the mysterious Crypt, admire Caravaggio's painting, and enjoy a private concert of Gregorian chant and sacred polyphonic music. Optional traditional Roman dinner available.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - A guided tour in English of the mysterious and fascinating Capuchins Crypt, the beautiful Capuchins Church and the Museum together with an intense live concert performing Gregorian chant and sacred polyphonic music.
    From the spirituality of Caravaggio’s painting The Meditation of Saint Francis to the choir, from the creepy walk through the 4000 bones of the Crypt to the sacred music that perfectly resonates in the Church, you will definitely live a unique experience!

Program
Music of the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, Morales, Victoria, Pitoni, Agazzari, Gregorian chant performed live by Schola Romana Ensemble, our resident historically informed music group.

Organic:
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass & Conductor
Art historian

What's Included
  • Sacred music concert
  • Presentation in English of the musical programme
  • Gourmet Italian dinner with options like Pasta all’amatriciana, Spaghetti cacio e pepe, Chef’s meatballs, or Saltimbocca alla romana
  • Dessert selection from the Chef, including water and coffee
  • Dinner at ‘Terrazza Borromini’ with round-trip taxi service
  • Complimentary CD ‘Princeps Musicae’
  • Guided tour with a professional art historian
What's Not Included
  • Wine is not included in the dinner ( if dinner option is selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • CD (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Join us for an

exclusive 90-minute tour

through the Capuchins Crypt, Church, and Museum. Benefit from a guided

journey around the enigmatic Crypt with an art historian (group size limited), a visit to the museum (displaying a painting by

Caravaggio), and the

baroque church. You also get to enjoy a

personal

concert featuring

Gregorian chant and holy

polyphonic music. The package includes a guided exploration of the crypt, an entry ticket to the museum, and a private concert.

After the event, you have the option to savor a traditional Roman dinner at the ‘Terrazza Borromini’ Restaurant in Navona square (if chosen).

  • Photos are allowed during the concert without flash, but no video can be taken during the concert
  • Phothos are not allowed in the Capuchins Crypt
  • Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins museum Via Veneto 27
Location
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins
Via Vittorio Veneto 27
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(67 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Kristian_c
Apr 19, 2024
Unique Experience. - It was a cool, not so popular thing to experience. I usually don't like audio tours but this was well done - styled like an interview. Very informative. The crypt was interesting to say the least, and the Gregorian opera was amazing. I only wish they would do some longer pieces.
Review provided by Viator
Patrickwq8417gx
Mar 11, 2024
A truly unforgettable tour - What a truly amazing and memorable event! We were given an extremely interesting tour of the crypt, followed by the most beautiful concert. The team - Roma Opera Omnia are true professional's delivering a superb event. We would highly recommend this tour, it is excellent and worth every penny.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Voyager35541
Mar 11, 2024
Heavenly concert along with incredible bone art - After a brief visit in the church, we headed to the crypt which housed four rooms decorated with bones mostly belonging to the Capuchins and one additional room without bones serving as their small chapel. The rooms with bones are incredibly interesting containing thousands of bones arranged as works of art. Each also contains the mummified remains of some of the monks. Afterwords, a concert with four singers performs religious songs through the ages. Listening with eyes closed is a heavenly sensation ending our unusual but definitely worthwhile experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Eric_h
Feb 16, 2024
Not to be missed. - What an incredibly unique experience. Our guide Angie was articulate and knowledgeable and provided an enthusiastic tour through the church and crypt which has no comparisons. The following concert left us in awe, the combined voices are from heaven.
Review provided by Viator
N2786jralexandraf
Feb 15, 2024
An unforgettable experience 😁 - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🥹 Me and my family, we have never seen something like this place, which made our experience very unique. The tour guide was passionate about what he was doing, so it was really interesting. We must admit that our favourite part was the concert! Sending big thanks to Paola Alonzi, Micaela Parrilla, Marco Ciardo and Stefano Sabene!!! They sang so beautifully evoking so many wonderful emotions. Since one of my family members had her birthday today, they also sang her a little happy birthday song and wrote little wishes onto the paper that was in the CD that we bought. We are truly glad to have come 💗
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kylene_s
Jan 26, 2024
Beautiful - I had no idea what to expect from the concert. I was amazed and moved. I could have listened for hours!
Review provided by Viator
Tgg79
Dec 8, 2023
A Must See and Do! - This is an absolute must do! I have been to the Capuchin Crypt 6 times and this was the best of all the visits. First, Paola is incredibly responsive when booking tickets and makes it very easy to book everything. Don't be concerned about the payment process. This is my second time booking something with her and it's completely safe. Second, our tour guide was wonderful. His name was Lorenzo and he taught me things I did not know. Last, and most importantly, the concert. Beautiful, haunting, and an experience we will not forget. And will do again. I did not realize Paola was the soprano for the concert and her voice is stunning. Everyone, the tenor, contralto, and basso were also so wonderful. We wished the concert would go on longer. Be sure to buy a cd at the end for your memories! Grazie mille, Paola and team. We loved it. :)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Coxdmcdesign
Oct 17, 2023
Don’t miss this very unique experience! - This is the second time I’ve experienced this amazing tour, and performance. I cannot more highly recommend it. The crypt is fascinating; the music sublime.
Review provided by Viator
S321a
Jun 24, 2023
Unique experience in Rome. - Excellent experience from the moment I arrived. The experience is split into three sections; the museum and church tour, the crypt section and finally the concert. I also arrived early to sit in the church in silence for a while, which I would recommend if you have time as it is a very beautiful church. Lorenzo was the guide for the first two sections who was excellent. He was very friendly, informative and knowledgeable, and I particularly enjoyed hearing about the paintings (the highlight of which was a Caravaggio). What I liked is that the tour felt very calm (only around 25 people in total who were split between two guides) and if the group naturally lingered at a section he did not rush. The Crypt section speaks for itself, but again Lorenzo was knowledgeable and answered a couple of questions from some members of the group. I liked the fact it was stated this section could also be both entirely optional or skippable. Everyone in the group went in, but I can understand some people may be uncomfortable in there, so giving them the choice is good. Finally, the concert took place which was magnificent! Paola, Micaela, Marco and Stefano performed 10 pieces to the entire group. I will not say too much about this as it has to be experienced! What I will say is that as a visitor to this beautiful city, getting to hear the sacred music in person is something I will remember for a very long time. Thank you to everyone involved in this experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Inspire67953260681
Sep 9, 2023
Something different - Fascinating Crypt Tour. Interesting. Something different, that's for sure. Beautiful singing and acoustics. Easy to navigate.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1
Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today