--- title: Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 60 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 40 of 47 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/crypts-and-legends-exploring-the-dark-side-of-rome/ --- # Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €60 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: RomAbout Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Haunted Rome Walking Tour | €60 / person | English | - | | Tour in Portuguese | €65 / person | English | Tour in portuguese | | Visite fantôme de Rome | €65 / person | English | Frenche | | Spanish Tour | €65 / person | English | Roma embrujada : Tour in Spanish | ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes - Professional guide - Entry ticket to the Crypt of the Capuchin ## Not included - Gratuites - Hotel Pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars** (30m; admission included) - 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 2. **Trevi Fountain** (20m; admission included) - Listen to fascinating legends, and if you wish, toss a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome. 3. **Pantheon** (20m) - You will pass by the best-preserved temple of antiquity and learn about the different uses it has had throughout the centuries. 4. **Piazza Navona** (20m) - Experience the beauty of the Baroque square as you listen to famous legends about ghosts that are said to haunt this spot even today 5. **Campo De' Fiori** (15m) - Let the echoes of centuries past captivate you while you discover the impressive history of Giordano Bruno 6. **Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte** (15m) - A church steeped in mystery. Here you'll unveil the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. ## Good to know - 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 ## How it compares in Catacombs & Underground Rome Ranked **#40 of 47** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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