Landmarks

Mamertine Prison Tickets

Name: Mamertine Prison Tickets
Start: 2026-11-01T09:00:00
End: 2026-11-01T16:00:00
Location: Mamertine Prison

4.5/5(84)

James O

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It was amazing seeing the place where Peter and Paul were in prison. And where Paul wrote 2 Timothy 4:7, my life verse. A very powerful and moving experience. Nice job, Headout! 👍

Luciene S

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

I loved it because, as a Christian, I even cried. Paul and Peter suffered greatly, and none of that suffering caused the church to fall apart; on the contrary, it grew even more than they could have imagined at the time, and today the church is deeply blessed by God... I have no words to describe the emotion I felt 🙏🏽😍🌹

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.

Entry to Carcer Tullianum

Multilingual audio guide in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese

Transportation

Tour guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
James O
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It was amazing seeing the place where Peter and Paul were in prison. And where Paul wrote 2 Timothy 4:7, my life verse. A very powerful and moving experience. Nice job, Headout! 👍
Murilo A
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
They didn't tell me I should bring headphones, and there was no one at the meeting point either, but other than that, everything was fine.
Flavia F
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
I absolutely love this place, was there befoe and now again. I love history and Rome is alwyas the spot. I received the tickets right away no issues.
Sandra M
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
If you're interested in Biblical history, this is a MUST!
Coreina H
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Biblical history right here my friends.

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.

Additional Information

Audio guide: The virtual audio guide is available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Accessibility: Mamertine Prison is not accessible for visitors with mobility impairments.

Entry process: Present your ticket voucher and valid photo ID at the entrance for ticket validation.

Visit type: This is a self-guided visit; explore the prison at your own pace with the virtual audio guide.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.