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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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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F1137wxcarinas
Mar 30, 2025
Roma with Ivava - Ivana was absolutely phenomenal. Her bright and funny personality made the Rome experience 10 times more interesting. I highly recommend her.
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Deliar533
Mar 30, 2025
Really great experience - It was excellent. Impressive. Ivana presented us perfectly all the interesting points, it was exceptional. I recommend 100%.
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Andrea_g
Mar 21, 2025
Definitenly different! ... - Definitenly different! Glad we did it as we would not have found this independently. Ben was entertaining and we still saw some sites at night with different stories which was fun
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Tracey_b
Jan 27, 2025
My definite favourite trip - My 23 year old son and I went on this tour. It was fantastic. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, down to earth and funny. The tour showed us things we never have noticed. My favourite activity of our trip.
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Lawrence_b
Jan 18, 2025
Cool experience. The bone... - Cool experience. The bone crypt is a must see. It’s definitely a unique experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and definitely into her trade. It was a great time.
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From $70
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).