Small-Group Tour of Trastevere's Hidden Gems and Undergrounds

Underground Basilica of Saint Crisogono in Trastevere, Rome

Inside Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

Underground Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

Mosaic of Santa Cecilia in the underground Basilica

Entrance of the Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome

In the undergrounds of Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

Detail of the Last Judgment fresco by Cavallini in Santa Cecilia

Cosmatesque pavement detail in the Basilica of Saint Crisogono in Trastevere

In the undergrounds of Basilica of Saint Crisogono in Trastevere

Outside the Basilica of Saint Crisogono in Trastevere, Rome

Pavement detail in the Basilica of Saint Crisogono in Trastevere

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Embark on a unique walking tour of the most authentic neighbourhood in Rome and be surprised by its lesser-known underground gems. Visit the hidden sights below two unnoticed churches and be transported by the mystical atmosphere and ancient frescoes.

This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants, granting a quality experience.

PLEASE NOTE: In case some parts of the basilicas are closed, your guide will point out other monuments instead and the duration of the tour will remain unchanged.

Options

Private German: Afternoon

Private Afternoon Tour: With this private option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

French: Afternoon

Without Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

German: Afternoon

Without Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

German: Morning

With Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private Spanish: Morning

Private Morning Tour: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private German: Morning

Private Morning Tour: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private English: Afternoon

Private Afternoon Tour : With this private option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

Spanish: Afternoon

Without Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

English: Morning

With Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

English: Afternoon

Without Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

Italian: Afternoon

Without Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

Private Portuguese: Afternoon

Private Afternoon Tour: With this private option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

French: Morning

With Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Italian: Morning

With Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private French: Afternoon

Private Afternoon Tour: With this private option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

Private Spanish: Afternoon

Private Afternoon Tour: With this private option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

Spanish: Morning

With Cavallini Frescoes: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private Italian: Morning

Private Morning Tour: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private Italian: Afternoon

Private Afternoon Tour: With this private option, you can not visit the Cavallini frescoes which are open to the public only in the morning.

Private English: Morning

Private Morning Tour: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private Portuguese: Morning

Private Morning Tour: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

Private French: Morning

Private Morning Tour: With this option, you can visit the Cavallini room which is open only in the morning, and admire his Last Judgment fresco.

What's included

Please note: only the morning option of this tour includes the Cavallini frescoes
Sterilised headsets to hear clear your guide

Please note: the afternoon option of this tour does not include the Cavallini frescoes

What to expect

Piazza Giuseppe Gioachino Belli
5m

Meet by the Tiber river and get ready to chart a fascinating course through the centuries as you walk the picturesque streets of Trastevere and visit hidden sights unlikely to be noticed on your own.
Basilique San Crisogono
30m · Admission ticket included

Discover the medieval Basilica of Saint Crisogono and be surprised by the captivating beauty behind its outside ordinary appearance. Step inside and marvel at its geometric Cosmatesque pavements.
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
35m · Admission ticket included

Then head towards the Church of Santa Cecilia and go under the earth into its impressive undergrounds. Walk on the original mosaic-flooring of the 3rd-century Roman House of the martyr and be amazed by the preserved look of the subterranean earlier basilica. Be fascinated by the legend of St. Cecilia’s life and her macabre death, and see the beautiful Roman mosaics all around her tomb.

Visit the Cavallini room and marvel at his Last Judgement masterpiece (only with the morning option of the tour).
Trastevere
30m

Stroll around the cobbled streets of Trastevere with your guide and immerse into its distinctive and lively spirit.
Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere
20m

End your tour at the heart of the neighbourhood in front of the stunning golden mosaics of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the oldest churches of Rome. From here, immerse on your own into the authentic life of the district, its wineries, and traditional food tavernas, which Trastevere is famous for.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide by the statue at Piazza Belli. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it.
Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time.

End point

From here, you can immerse into the authentic life of the district, its wineries, and traditional food tavernas, which Trastevere is very famous for.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the activity starts
An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved
PLEASE NOTE: In case some parts of the basilicas are closed, your guide will point out other monuments instead and the duration of the tour will remain unchanged.
PLEASE NOTE: The afternoon option of this tour does NOT include the Cavallini frescoes
Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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