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Death & the Eternal City: From Bone Chapels to Poets’ Graves
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Group size
- Small group (max 12)
- Meeting point
- Capuchin Crypt, Via Vittorio Veneto
- Rating
- 4.9 · 176 reviews
The city's relationship with mortality, from bone chapels to poets' graves. Visit the haunting Capuchin Crypt, the quiet garden-like Non-Catholic Cemetery where Keats and Shelley rest, and descend into a catacomb such as San Callisto. Atmospheric and story-driven — an inherently intriguing theme that performs on social.
Highlights
- Capuchin Crypt — chapels decorated with the bones of thousands of friars
- Non-Catholic Cemetery — the peaceful graves of Keats and Shelley
- A catacomb descent (e.g. San Callisto)
- Atmospheric, story-driven storytelling
- A consistently high-performing theme on social
Itinerary
Capuchin Crypt
45 min
A bone chapel of astonishing artistry and reflection.
Non-Catholic Cemetery
60 min
The garden-like graves of Keats, Shelley and others.
Catacomb descent
75 min
Underground early-Christian burial tunnels.
What's included
- Licensed guide
- Capuchin Crypt entry
- Catacomb entry
- Cemetery entry
Not included
- Food & drinks
- Hotel pickup
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Sensitive subject matter — not recommended for young children
- Respectful dress required at religious sites
- Some sites prohibit photography
Frequently asked
- Is this tour scary?
- It is atmospheric and reflective rather than frightening — but it deals honestly with mortality.
- Is it suitable for children?
- We recommend it for ages 12 and up.
- Can I take photos?
- Some sites allow it; inside the Capuchin Crypt photography is prohibited.