Mamertine Prison Tickets

Step inside Mamertine Prison, one of Rome’s oldest underground sites, and explore its ancient chambers with a virtual audio guide that brings its history, prisoners, and legends to life.

Getting started

Head to Mamertine Prison and present your ticket voucher along with a valid photo ID at the entrance. After ticket validation, begin your self-guided visit with the virtual audio guide.

What to expect

Mamertine Prison (Carcer Tullianum)

Explore one of ancient Rome’s oldest prisons, originally known as Carcer Tullianum, located beneath the Capitoline Hill and known for its connection to Roman history.

Ancient prison chambers

Walk through the underground chambers where prisoners such as Jugurtha, King of Numidia, and Vercingetorix, King of Gaul, were held captive.

Roman history and legends

Learn about the political conflicts, executions, and traditions linked to the prison, including stories associated with the followers of Catiline and early Christian figures.

Virtual audio guide

Discover the history of Mamertine Prison at your own pace with a virtual audio guide available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.