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Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome

69 Reviews 4.65 out of 5 stars Based on 69 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 91% of reviewers
91% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Rome, Italy
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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.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry ticket to the Crypt of the Capuchin
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuites
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Barberini
21, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Via Giulia
262, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

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

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Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars

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
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Fontana di Trevi

Listen to fascinating legends, and if you wish, toss a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pantheon

You will pass by the best-preserved temple of antiquity and learn about the different uses it has had throughout the centuries.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

Experience the beauty of the Baroque square as you listen to famous legends about ghosts that are said to haunt this spot even today
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Campo De' Fiori

Let the echoes of centuries past captivate you while you discover the impressive history of Giordano Bruno
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte

A church steeped in mystery. Here you'll unveil the enigmatic tales surrounding this sacred place.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-148534P13

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Entry ticket to the Crypt of the Capuchin.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuites.
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome is as follows:

  • 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Crypts and Legends: Exploring the Dark Side of Rome will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry ticket to the Crypt of the Capuchin
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuites
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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