Capuchins Crypt Tour and Concert in Rome

Name: Capuchins Crypt Tour and Concert in Rome
Brand: Roma Opera Omnia
SKU: 8329P30
Price: 85.17 USD
Rating: 4.5 (67 reviews)

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

The Capuchin Crypt—monk-bone-laden chapels underneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione—is one of Rome’s most macabre attractions. It’s also, it turns out, a great place to see religious art. With this tour, skip the stuffy Vatican and head for a guided visit of the Capuchin museum and church, home to a Caravaggio painting, and then sit for a concert of Gregorian chants and polyphonic sacred music.

Listen to a concert of sacred music in the bone-laden Capuchin Crypt
Ideal for travelers who want to see a macabre side of Rome’s religious history
The tour is limited to 30 people, so you won’t get crowded out in the narrow crypt
See a Caravaggio painting in the church museum

What's Included

Professional art historian guide
Sacred music concert
Presentation in english of the musical programme
The dinner option includes the transportation by taxi to the restaurant " Terrazza Borromini", the CD "Princeps Musicae", the dinner with a set menu
First course: Pasta all'amatriciana or Spaghetti cacio e pepe Second course: Polpettine dello chef or saltimbocca alla romana with sides Dessert: I dolci dello Chef, water and coffee.

Wine is not included in the dinner ( if dinner option is selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
CD (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

04:45 PM

What To Expect

Museum and Crypt of Capuchins

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Photos are allowed during the concert without flash, but no video can be taken during the concert
Phothos are not allowed in the Capuchins Crypt

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins museum Via Veneto 27
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience 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.

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Reviews

4.5

67 reviews

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Unique Experience.

Kristian_C, Apr 2024

It was a cool, not so popular thing to experience. I usually don't like audio tours but this was well done - styled like an interview. Very informative. The crypt was interesting to say the least, and the Gregorian opera was amazing. I only wish they would do some longer pieces.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Kristian, We so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! It was a pleasure for us to meet you and sing for you! Thank you for all of your kind words I hope that your next trip to Rome is soon so that we may enjoy your company again! Look forward to meeting you! A presto! Paola

Not to be missed.

Eric_H, Feb 2024

What an incredibly unique experience. Our guide Angie was articulate and knowledgeable and provided an enthusiastic tour through the church and crypt which has no comparisons. The following concert left us in awe, the combined voices are from heaven.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Eric, Thank you very much for your lovely words I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! It was a pleasure for me to meet you and sing for you!! Also Angie wish to say their thanks for your kindness I wish that your next trip to Rome is soon so that we may enjoy your company again!! A presto! Paola (the soprano)

Beautiful

Kylene_S, Jan 2024

I had no idea what to expect from the concert. I was amazed and moved. I could have listened for hours!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Kykene, Thank you very much for your review it was the highlight of my day! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! It was a pleasure for me to meet you! Look forward to seeing you next time you will be in Rome! Un abbraccio grande Paola

Don’t miss this very unique experience!

coxdmcdesign, Oct 2023

This is the second time I’ve experienced this amazing tour, and performance. I cannot more highly recommend it. The crypt is fascinating; the music sublime.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you very much for your lovely words and for choosing us again!!! We hope that your next trip to Rome is soon so that we may enjoy your company again!! A presto! Paola

Overall very good tour

Lana_G, May 2023

This was a really interesting sight and the concert was excellent. I think the price was a bit high for the total experience, but we still would recommend this tour if you’re looking for something unique to do in Rome.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Lana, I'm Paola from Roma Opera Omnia I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the concert! It was a pleasure for me to meet you at our event! Since you wrote that the price seemed a bit high, I would like to tell you that the cost of the experience on our website is € 68 per person and includes: - Entrance fees to the Museum and Crypt - Guided tour in English of the Capuchins museum, Crypt and Church by a professional guide Each group for the guided tour is made up of a maximum of 10 people - Exclusive entrance in the Concert Hall of the Capuchins Convent reserved only for our guests - Concert "A Cappella" in the specially reserved Hall - Ensemble: soprano, contralto, tenore, basso - Introduction in English to the musical program As you have seen, the event is reserved for a small group of people to offer a full and engaging experience as you wrote. Best regards Paola

Schola Romana Ensemble in the Capuchins church

Elaine_L, May 2023

Excellent singing by the Schola Romana Ensemble, and wonderful acoustics. Wish the concert were longer, but at least I have some CDs to remember the event.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Elaine, Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us! It was a pleasure to meet you! Look forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! A presto! Paola

Overpriced rubbish

Neil_P, Mar 2023

Dreadful trip… the guide was extremely lacking in knowledge and didn’t cover basic facts.. the monk who was there helping was the rudest man we met in Rome… the singers were ok… a complete rip off at the price… avoid this trip

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Kind Neil, I'm Paola from Roma Opera Omnia. We have received enthusiastic reviews for the show in which you participated and I'm sorry to hear that we have not met your expectations. However I have to give some clarifications about the cost of the event that you consider excessive. Our ticket price is €68 per person (on our website) and includes : -entrance ticket to the museum, -guided tour by a professional guide (not just the audio guide!) - exclusive entrance in the Church (reserved only for our guests) - "a cappella " concert with four artists which is the most important part of our event, and which you rated positively. Best regards Paola ᐧᐧ

Culture, History and Macabre!

Joan_M, Oct 2022

This was a very varied and interesting experience. Firstly our guide took us through the museum in which he experty outlined the history of the Capuchins. Next we visited the six churches in the crypt. Here, the artwork created entirely from human bone was fascinating but macabre! The pièce de resistance, however, was the concert which followed. The four performers sang a capella so beautifully, it was difficult not to feel very moved! All in all, a really good evening - highly recommended!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Dear Joan, Thank you very much for your kind words We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Concert and the tour! Look forward to enjoy your company again next time you will be in Rome! Un caro saluto Paola

Creepy then uplifting

Cheryl_M, Oct 2021

The Capuchin Crypt was extremely interesting and the concert was excellent. The only issue we had was being given the wrong meeting place. When no one else showed up I called the tour company and was given the correct information.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Dear Cheryl, Thank you very much for your kind words. Looking forward to meeting you next time you will be in Rome! A presto! Paola

Something different in Rome

MaryFrances_S, Nov 2019

A nice diversion from the usual tourist attractions. The tour of the museum is not the greatest, but the concert was wonderful. Enjoyed the trip through the crypt.

One of the best surprises of our visit to Rome

Ron_C, Oct 2019

We chose this because the catabombs tour said it was included, but actually wasn't. The tour was amazing, but the concert was beautiful and inspired. It was our last night in Rome and a perfect way to finish. The tour guide was terrific - she was kind, hospitable, and deeply knowledgeable.

Interesting tour of the crypt and...

Linda V, Oct 2017

Interesting tour of the crypt and church. Really enjoyed the concert. Some people took flash photos so the lights were turned up which destroyed the mood somewhat but enjoyed the evening.

Fantastisch

Ronald_Z, Feb 2020

Einzigartiges Erlebnis. Kenne mehrere Beinhäuser, aber die Art der "Dekoration" war mir total neu. Das stimmungsvolle Konzert tat dann das übrige, um das Erlebnis unverwechselbar zu machen,