Hidden Gems in Rome

• Step into Mamertine Prison, also known as Carcer Tullianum, one of Rome’s oldest surviving prisons beneath the streets of the city.

• Explore the ancient chambers where figures like Jugurtha, King of Numidia, and Vercingetorix, King of Gaul, were held captive.

• Discover the prison’s Roman history and stories of political prisoners, executions, and early Christian traditions with a virtual audio guide.

• Explore at your own pace with an audio guide available in 6 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

• Visit the site associated with the followers of Catiline and the traditions linking it to Apostles Peter and Paul.

• Explore Rome after dark on a guided walk through its most haunted streets and landmarks.

• Hear chilling stories of executions, murders, and restless spirits tied to real locations.

• Visit eerie sites like Ponte Sisto and the Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Orazione e Morte.

• Use an interactive Ghost Hunter Kit to spot paranormal signs as you go.

• Complete the tour and earn a Certificate of Survival as proof of your bravery.

• With an English-speaking tour guide, explore the underground archaeological site of San Clemente Basilica. 
• Make your way to the lower floors to uncover 2000 years of history of this site which is one of Rome's hidden treasures located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum.
• Be fascinated by the beautiful gold mosaics in St. Clement's Basilica.
• Descend to the lowest levels of the excavations to find an old Mithraic temple and altar.

• Take a walking tour of Campo de’ Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto, two historic neighborhoods rich in culinary tradition.

• Expert guidance: Discover secret alleys, cultural gems, and the stories behind every dish with a local foodie who knows the best spots.

• Campo de’ Fiori: Sample regional pours and Roman street food staples amid the bustling market atmosphere.

• Jewish Ghetto: Savor age-old recipes like golden fried artichokes and cherry ricotta pie, steeped in history and creativity.

• Upgrade to Trastevere: Enjoy hearty, rustic treats like porchetta sandwiches, amatriciana pasta, and creamy gelato.

Skip the line and ride the glass elevator to panoramic rooftop views over Rome.

• How it works: Show your ticket at the Vittoriano Complex at your selected time, ride the glass elevator to the rooftop, then visit the Museum of the Risorgimento and Palazzo Venezia at your own pace.

• Add-ons: Upgrade with an audio guide in multiple languages, or an audio and video guide with richer multimedia stories.

• Good to know: The terraces stay relatively uncrowded even at peak hours. The northern terrace gives the clearest sightline over the Roman Forum.

• Once home to Rome’s slaughterhouse, Testaccio is where humble cuts gave birth to the city’s iconic dishes.

• Your experience will be led by a local foodie guide who will take you to the locale's popular and off-beat eateries, enabling you to taste the neighborhood's specialties.

• Taste the neighborhood’s soul with bruschetta, handmade pasta, cheeses, pastries, regional sips, and gelato.

• Experience the working-class heart of Rome, where offal-based classics and time-honored recipes still shape the city’s food identity.

• Explore the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, home to eerie chapels decorated with the skeletal remains of Capuchin friars dating back centuries.

• Walk through bone-lined chambers at your own pace with an audio guide explaining the crypt’s symbolism, burial traditions, and religious history.

• Discover paintings, relics, manuscripts, and sacred artifacts inside the museum before descending into the underground crypt.

• Choose guided tour options that include Rome’s ancient catacombs with skip-the-line entry and transfers between sites.

• Upgrade your experience with stops at Bocca della Verità and panoramic drives along the ancient Appian Way.