Explore the hidden history and legends of ancient Rome in Trastevere. Discover the oldest synagogue, underground churches, and ancient alleys. Cross the Tiber River to find an underground cemetery.
Explore the hidden history and legends of ancient Rome in Trastevere. Discover the oldest synagogue, underground churches, and ancient alleys. Cross the Tiber River to find an underground cemetery.
- Fiume Tevere - The river of the city of Rome. In ancient times it was called Tiber, it is what gives the name to the neighborhood we will visit. Infatt Tras-Tevere literally means “Beyond the Tiber”
- Basilique San Crisogono - Here the visitors will visit the Basilica of San Crisogono with its basements consisting of an ancient early Christian…
- Fiume Tevere - The river of the city of Rome. In ancient times it was called Tiber, it is what gives the name to the neighborhood we will visit. Infatt Tras-Tevere literally means “Beyond the Tiber”
- Basilique San Crisogono - Here the visitors will visit the Basilica of San Crisogono with its basements consisting of an ancient early Christian basilica.
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Trastevere - We will move into the alleys of Trastevere to understand how the ancient neighborhood has transformed itself from the Roman period to the present.
There will be ideas to see the most interesting views that characterize the most ancient heart of Rome. -
Santa Maria in Trastevere - One of the most important and characteristic churches of the city.
A rich collection of ancient funerary inscriptions characterizes the entrance to the church. - Isola Tiberina - On the Tiber Island we will visit the area consisting of an ancient convent and the lower part, where the remains of the island’s lining made in Roman times, when it was a large stone boat, will be visible.
- Santa Cecilia in Trastevere - The underground of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, where we will have the opportunity to visit the remains of a republican quarter among amphorae, mosaics and ancient structures such as ancient Roman domus.
- excubitorium della VII coorte dei vigili - An ancient fire station of ancient Rome.
- Gratuities not included
- Gratuities not included
The district ‘Trastevere’ gets its name from the Latin for ‘Across the Tiber’.
Historically, it was inhabited by Jews and freed slaves, or Liberti. This district is amongst the most picturesque and historic in the city, laden with stories, ancient spots, and subterranean sites.
Our exploration begins by unearthing the interesting aspects of Trastevere,…
The district ‘Trastevere’ gets its name from the Latin for ‘Across the Tiber’.
Historically, it was inhabited by Jews and freed slaves, or Liberti. This district is amongst the most picturesque and historic in the city, laden with stories, ancient spots, and subterranean sites.
Our exploration begins by unearthing the interesting aspects of Trastevere, which includes Rome’s oldest synagogue. We will explore the remarkable and special subterranean parts of churches, and stroll through the narrow, timeworn alleyways. Subsequently, we will transverse the Tiber River, making our way to Tiber Island. Surprisingly, beneath an active monastery on the island which is run by a religious order, a centuries-old cemetery is preserved with numerous skeletal remains, however, it’s not open for visiting.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.