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Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome

4.5 Great 71 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

The Capuchin Crypt as the opening act of a ghost walk: the bone chapels first, then the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and the haunted palaces of Piazza Navona with a guide who collects the spectral stories. Crypt entry, guide, fees and taxes are included at €60 per person, food, pickup and tips are not. Not advised for anyone with heart trouble or a bad back.

From the guide

Start your adventure at the Capuchin Crypt, a place adorned with the skeletal remains of past inhabitants.

Stand in awe before the Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece that echoes tales of wishes; toss a coin to ensure your return to Rome. Continue your odyssey through the cobbled streets, arriving at the Pantheon, where ancient myths intertwine with reality.

In Piazza Navona, your guide will talk about the spectral presences lingering within the palaces facing the square, adding an ethereal layer to the splendid surroundings.

Stroll through Campo dei Fiori to learn about the impressive but sad history of Giordano Bruno.

The tour concludes in a church steeped in mystery. Your guide will unravel the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place, leaving you with a sense of wonder as you reflect on the secrets that lie beneath the surface of the Eternal City.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Haunted Rome Walking Tour

from €60 / person
Guide: English

Tour in Portuguese

from €65 / person
Guide: English

Tour in portuguese

Visite fantôme de Rome

from €65 / person
Guide: English

Frenche

Spanish Tour

from €65 / person
Guide: English

Roma embrujada : Tour in Spanish

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 17:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 17:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Professional guide
Entry ticket to the Crypt of the Capuchin

What's Not Included

Gratuites
Hotel Pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Itinerary

Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars Stop 1
Visit a mysterious place that contains the remains of almost 4,000 people, the majority of them thought to be monks of the Capuchin order
30 min
Admission included
Trevi Fountain Stop 2
Listen to fascinating legends, and if you wish, toss a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome.
20 min
Admission included
Pantheon Stop 3
You will pass by the best-preserved temple of antiquity and learn about the different uses it has had throughout the centuries.
20 min
Piazza Navona Stop 4
Experience the beauty of the Baroque square as you listen to famous legends about ghosts that are said to haunt this spot even today
20 min
Campo De' Fiori Stop 5
Let the echoes of centuries past captivate you while you discover the impressive history of Giordano Bruno
15 min
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte Stop 6
A church steeped in mystery. Here you'll unveil the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place.
15 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Our staff member will be waiting at the corner with piazza Barberini and via Via di S. Nicola da Tolentino (next to the Hotel Bernini) 10 miutes before the tour starts.

End point

The tour finishes at Santa Maria dell'Orazione e della Morte, a little-known church that hides an intriguing past

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 60 / person