Private Golf Cart Tour in Rome – The Capuchin Crypt

Discover Rome’s captivating Capuchin Crypt on a private golf cart tour. This eco-friendly journey whisks you through the city’s iconic landmarks while an expert guide unveils the history of the hauntingly beautiful crypt. Explore this unique ossuary, where the remains of thousands of Capuchin friars are artfully displayed. Though the crypt’s macabre ambiance may surprise, its remarkable design and spiritual significance offer a thought-provoking experience unlike any other in the Eternal City.

Key Points

• Key Points:

• A 2.5-hour private golf cart tour of Rome, including stops at the Capuchin Crypt, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona.

• The tour is priced at $841.02 per group (up to 6 participants) and includes a live guide fluent in English and Italian.

• The tour offers a unique and eco-friendly exploration method, allowing access to areas inaccessible to larger vehicles.

• Highlights include a 40-minute guided tour of the Capuchin Crypt and photo breaks at the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

• The tour is not suitable for children under 11 and has restrictions on pets, oversized luggage, and other items.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The private golf cart tour in Rome offers a unique way to explore the city’s highlights. Priced from $841.02 per group of up to 6 participants, the 2.5-hour tour provides eco-friendly transport and a live guide fluent in English and Italian.

Travelers can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, and they don’t need to pay upfront.

Travelers can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, and they don’t need to pay upfront.

The tour includes stops at the Capuchin Crypt, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps, with a final stop at Piazza Navona.

Highlights include visiting the crypt housing the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks and learning about the catacombs’ history.

Itinerary and Highlights

Starting at Via del Cardello, 31, the private golf cart tour takes visitors on a journey through Rome’s historic landmarks.

The first stop is the Capuchin Crypt, where a 40-minute guided tour reveals the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks.

Next, the tour heads to the iconic Trevi Fountain, offering a 15-minute break for photos.

The Spanish Steps follow, with another 15-minute stop for sightseeing.

The tour culminates at Piazza Navona.

Throughout the experience, the eco-friendly golf cart provides a unique and crowd-free way to explore Rome’s highlights.

Tour Experience

Travelers embark on a private tour with a live guide fluent in both English and Italian.

Travelers embark on a private tour with a live guide fluent in both English and Italian.

The eco-friendly golf cart provides a unique way to explore Rome’s highlights without the crowds typical of walking tours. The guide shares insights and historical context as the group visits the Capuchin Crypt, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps.

This intimate experience allows guests to enjoy a relaxed pace and personalized attention. The golf cart’s maneuverability enables access to areas off-limits to larger vehicles, enhancing the tour’s flexibility and convenience.

Guests appreciate the unique and sustainable mode of transportation throughout the journey.

Inclusions and Exclusions

The private golf cart tour in Rome includes the eco-friendly golf cart, a professional guide fluent in English and Italian, and all necessary fees and taxes, as well as entrance to the Capuchin Crypt.

However, the tour excludes:

1. Dinner

2. Tips

3. Pick-up/drop-off and entrance inside other monuments (view from outside only)

Guests should also note that the tour isn’t suitable for children under 11 years old, and certain items aren’t allowed, such as pets, oversized luggage, baby strollers, drones, smoking, and food/drinks in the vehicle.

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Important Information and Restrictions

Certain restrictions apply to this private golf cart tour in Rome. The tour is not suitable for children under 11 years old. Plus, pets, oversized luggage, baby strollers, drones, smoking, and food/drinks in the vehicle are not allowed. Unaccompanied minors are also not permitted.

| Restriction | Rationale |

|————-|———–|

| No children under 11 | Safety and comfort of all participants |

| No pets | Cleanliness and comfort of the vehicle |

| No oversized luggage | Limited space in the golf cart |

| No baby strollers | Safety and maneuverability of the vehicle |

| No drones | Legal and safety reasons |

The meeting point is available on Google Maps for easy navigation to the starting location.

Customer Reviews

How does the private golf cart tour in Rome fare in the eyes of customers?

According to the available review, the tour receives an excellent 5/5 overall rating.

The feedback highlights several key points:

1. Customers praise the guide, Dino, as "amazing" and state they "loved every minute of it."

2. The tour provides a unique way to see Rome’s highlights without the crowds typical of walking tours.

3. The eco-friendly golf cart offers a convenient and enjoyable mode of transportation.

Exploring the Capuchin Crypt

As the highlight of the private golf cart tour, visitors are guided through the captivating Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of over 4,000 Capuchin monks are meticulously displayed. The crypt’s walls and ceilings are adorned with intricate bone arrangements, creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. Visitors learn about the history and cultural significance of the crypt, which serves as a reminder of the fragility of life.

| Fact | Detail |

| — | — |

| Location | Beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini |

| Artifacts | Bones, skulls, and other skeletal remains of Capuchin monks |

| Construction | Assembled between 1626 and 1870 |

| Significance | Symbolic representation of the transience of earthly life |

The History of the Catacombs

The Capuchin Crypt‘s intriguing history dates back to the early 17th century, when Capuchin monks began assembling the skeletal remains of their deceased brethren.

This macabre collection grew over time, with the bones of over 4,000 monks now on display. The catacombs serve as a solemn reminder of mortality and the impermanence of earthly existence.

Some key facts about the crypt’s history:

1. The crypt was built using the skeletal remains as a means of honoring the monks’ lives and teaching visitors about the cycle of life.

2. The crypt’s walls, ceilings, and decorations are entirely composed of human bones, creating a unique and haunting atmosphere.

3. The crypt continues to be maintained and preserved by the Capuchin order, providing visitors with a profound and thought-provoking experience.

The Sum Up

This private golf cart tour of Rome offers an enchanting and eco-friendly way to experience the city’s iconic landmarks, including the captivating Capuchin Crypt. The 2.5-hour guided tour accommodates up to six participants, providing a personalized and intimate exploration of Rome’s rich history. With a focus on highlights like the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, this unique tour is a must-try for visitors seeking a memorable and immersive experience in the Eternal City.

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