Take part in an underground journey that will take through the lives of the citizens of ancient Rome: enter the complex of residential and commercial buildings where people once lived and worked, decorated with frescoes and mosaics. This unique site is located below the Basilica of Saints John and Paul, on the Clivus Scauri street, one of the most significant ancient Roman roads on Caelian Hill.
Upon visiting the Roman Houses you will enter into the Room of the Geniuses or “geni” – Roman mythological divine spirits present in every living being and object. The most ornate room is the vaulted Room of the Orant based on the subject painted on the wall during the 4th century. Next, you'll visit the Nymphaeum of Proserpina, originally an interior open-air courtyard that separated the residential buildings from the commercial ones. The Niches, fountains, frescoes and mosaics are still a well preserved and quite remarkable sight. At the conclusion of this tour, you'll get to enjoy a typical Roman an aperitif with food and drinks prepared following 2.000-year-old recipes inside pottery, glasses and disposable plates inspired by the ancient tables.
Roman Houses of Celio tour with Aperitif
- Discover the extraordinary archaeological complex of "Roman Houses of Celio" below the Basilica of Sts. John and Paul
- Take part in an underground journey that will take through the lives of the citizens of ancient Rome
- At the conclusion of this tour, you'll get to enjoy a typical Roman an aperitif with food and drinks prepared following 2.000-year-old recipes
Guided tour
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Entrance fees
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Aperitif with alcoholic drinks
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Pick-up and transport
Guided tour
- Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
- Please note: pick up is included for all accommodations within the Aurelian walls
- Please remember that a lot of walking is involved: wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- This tour can only accommodate a maximum of 15 participants
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