Rome's Dark Tales: Macabre and Magical Stories

Explore Rome’s Bone Crypts and dark tales with expert storytellers. Uncover eerie histories and spine-chilling legends in the Eternal City.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - Visit the fascinating Capuchin Crypts, decorated with other 3,700 bodies, and learn the symbolism and history behind the macabre decoration
  • Via Rasella - Hear one of the darker tales of Rome’s most recent past, with a tragic story from the Second World War.
  • Trevi Fountain - Hear one of the lesser known…
What's Included
  • Entry Fee to Capuchin Crypt
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink - an optional rest stop at a caffe can be offered
Additional Information

Guided by captivating, award winning storytellers, offering a blend of the macabre and the magical, uncover the Eternal City through spine-chilling tales.
Begin your journey at the Capuchin Crypt, where the line between art and mortality blurs in a silent meditation on life and death. Find out why this place is home to over 3,700 skeletons, with bones…

Location
Via Vittorio Veneto, 19
Via Vittorio Veneto
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kathleen_w
Sep 27, 2025
This crypt is a keeper - First, I’m a solo traveler, and also the only one on this particular tour. I so appreciate that the tour went forward and my guide, Ariel, gave me the best attention, filled with facts as well as her own valuable personal insights. The displays were moving and so otherworldly. I also got to see a lot of other sites in Rome, much to my surprise; who knew they were linked with other dark secrets of this ancient capital? The evening was exhilarating, informative, and very different from any other tour of Rome. A must see.
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Stephanie_f
Sep 15, 2025
Amazing! - Ariel was an incredible tour guide! She was knowledgeable, warm, funny, and brought us on a tour of interesting places with fantastic history and lore that made us understand her Roman experience. I can’t wait to go back for her other tours! And learning about the fascinating practices of the Cappuccini monks was so fantastic.
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David
Aug 21, 2025
Macabre fun - We again had the pleasure of having Arielle as our guide. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and very helpful in pointing you towards the best gelato if you feel like having a snack. We had a wonderful time and cannot recommend this tour enough.
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L320dxrachaels
Aug 10, 2025
capuchin crypts and significance of building icons and gelato - Ivana is an excellent guide and the tour was informative and fun and I would love to do another tour by her. She makes already interesting things more intriguing.
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Maria_p
Aug 2, 2025
Unique and interesting tour, recommend - We had a great and unique experience. Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable and funny. The kids enjoyed the tour and thought it was the best tour we have done in Italy. Interesting stories and history.
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Adriana_r
May 29, 2025
Surprising and unique tour - don't miss it! - The most interesting, unique and surprising tour. Aletha was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable, entertaining and made learning about thr cappuchin monks incredibly interesting. I would highly recommend Aletha and this tour in particular. It was a fantastic surprise!
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Damnitp2025
May 22, 2025
An excellent afternoon guided tour walk - Loved the tour! Time flew and lots of knowledge and cool stories were heard. Alethia (our guide) was a witty, well spoken, and knowledgeable guide who ensured the whole group stayed together. We reqlly appreciated the personality she brought to the tour. She also gave us lots of tips of where to eat - super important info - very appreciated 👏
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G3473hwlorenap
May 9, 2025
Great - It has a good selection of stories, but we went too fast in the crypt. Not too much to walk. Is nice to do something differenti.
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Gina_a
Apr 26, 2025
Informative and lovely guide - Very interesting and informative tour. Ariel who was our guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming. My 2 girls (10 and 15) enjoyed the tour aswell as there is just enough dark history that kept them entertained without a sleepless night!
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Deb_t
Apr 4, 2025
Excellent tour and great guide - The tour was excellent—both informative and enjoyable. With only three of us in the group, Yvana was able to answer all our questions and tailor the experience to our interests. She was professional and thorough, yet kept the atmosphere fun and relaxed. At the end of the tour, she even shared her personal recommendations for great restaurants and gelato spots in Rome, which was a thoughtful touch.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).