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 decorating the walls and the ceilings.
As the twilight deepens, head to Rome's historic center, where each cobblestone has a dark tale. Feel a ghostly aura near the Trevi Fountain, a tragic love entwined with eternal longing, and tread softly by the Pantheon, where a gruesome tale is said to have inspired the tale of Sweeney Todd.
Then, follow your guide through the site of a WWII event that shadows the city's streets, hinting at the spectral handprint of a noblewoman with a tragic end. These stories, each a piece of Rome's heart, are told with a reverence for the past and a flair for the dramatic.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entry Fee to Capuchin Crypt
✖ Food and Drink - an optional rest stop at a caffe can be offered
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meet your guide by the fountain in the middle of Piazza Barberini. They will be holding a sign saying "Rome's Bone Crypts and Dark Centre." PLEASE NOTE: Shoulders and knees must be covered for entrance to the Capuchin Crypt. Disposable shawls are available for purchase for €1 per person.
Itinerary
1
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
Visit the fascinating Capuchin Crypts, decorated with other 3,700 bodies, and learn the symbolism and history behind the macabre decoration
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Via Rasella
Hear one of the darker tales of Rome's most recent past, with a tragic story from the Second World War.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Fontana di Trevi
Hear one of the lesser known tales of the Trevi Fountain, and how a hidden love led to murder and haunting.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Pantheon
While the Pantheon is one of the grandest buildings in Rome, the buildings around it can hold sinister secrets. Discover the story of a macabre butcher shop that inspired the tale of Sweeney Todd.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Piazza Navona
The beauty of one of Rome's main squares hides two tragic tales. Learn the haunting tale of a young noblewoman, and discover a tale that may make you think twice about what you say around strangers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
