Explore the heart of Ancient Rome on a guided walking tour. Visit the Mamertine Prison, see the Basilica of SS. Cosma e Damiano, and discover Trajan’s Market and Trajan’s Column.
Step off the beaten path and journey through the heart of Ancient Rome on this immersive 2.5-hour walking tour led by an expert English-speaking guide.
Begin at the notorious Mamertine Prison (Tullianum), Rome’s oldest underground jail, where Saints Peter and Paul were held before their executions. Next, enjoy a scenic walk past Villa Salvetri along the slopes of the Capitoline Hill for spectacular panoramic photography spots overlooking the ancient Roman Forum.
Continue to a hidden treasure of Roman history, the Basilica of SS. Cosma e Damiano, where you will admire breathtaking 6th-century Byzantine mosaics and a magnificent traditional Neapolitan Nativity scene (Presepe).
Stroll along the famous Via dei Fori Imperiali to discover the grand plazas and political centers commissioned by Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Nerva. Finally, end your walk at the remarkable architectural marvel of Trajan’s Market and Trajan’s Column, discovering how the world’s first multi-level shopping and administrative complex served the imperial capital.
