Hidden Roman Houses with Frescoes & Basilica Option in Rome
Discover one of Rome’s best-kept secrets with this private 1-hour guided tour of the Case Romane del Celio, an extraordinary underground complex hidden beneath the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Wander through a maze of well-preserved ancient Roman homes, and admire the beautiful and vibrant frescoes that once adorned the walls of these elite residences. Your expert guide will lead you through this fascinating site, revealing its layers of history - from homes for elite families to early Christian devotion. For an even richer experience, choose to extend your tour with a 30-minute visit to the stunning Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo above. Known as the “Church of the Chandeliers”, it’s renowned for its glittering interior and spiritual atmosphere.
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Where this sits in Rome
Rome is about 33 min by road from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Three thousand years stacked on top of each other, still busy being a capital. Stay central and walk — the Forum, the Pantheon and a dozen churches worth the detour are closer together than the map suggests, and the city rewards wandering more than ticking off.
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