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Step into the world of Rome's intriguing past with our Mysteries & Legends Walking Tour. Led by a professional guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating tales and hidden secrets behind some of the Eternal City’s most iconic and lesser-known landmarks.
Begin your adventure at the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, home to St. Peter’s chains and Michelangelo's masterpiece, Moses. Continue your journey to the medieval Basilica of San Clemente, a layered historical treasure, and explore the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome’s most important papal basilica. Along the way, your expert guide will share captivating legends, secrets, and fascinating facts about these remarkable sites and the stories they hold.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a lover of mysteries, this tour will take you through Rome’s captivating past, revealing the hidden stories behind some of its most revered churches. Join us to uncover the myths, legends, and secrets that make Rome truly unforgettable!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From the Metro station Colosseo, turn right on Via del Fori Imperiali and go straight to the first traffic light, then turn right on Via Cavour and turn left on the 2nd street, Via del Cardello. You will find the meeting point on Via del Cardello, 31.
Itinerary
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Hidden in the beautiful district of Monti in Rome, in the characteristic church of San Pietro in Vincoli, is one of the greatest masterpieces of Italian art, Michelangelo's Moses, an example of great craftsmanship and incomparable beauty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It is one of the most interesting and ancient basilicas in Rome, built before 385 and dedicated to San Clemente, the third pope after St. Peter. It consists of two superimposed churches, built on Roman buildings of the Republican age and on the remains of a temple of the god Mithras.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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It is the oldest basilica in the West as well as the cathedral of Rome. The land on which it stands was donated to the Church by the Emperor Constantine, fresh from conversion, as thanks for the victory of Ponte Milvio. It was Pope Miltiades who built the first basilica there, shortly after the edict of Milan (313).
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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