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Rome Ancient Roman Houses of the Celio Private Tour 75 min

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore layered Roman homes, decorated rooms, and centuries of history on a private guided tour beneath Rome’s Celio.

About this tour

Step beneath the arches of the Celio and uncover a remarkable record of Roman life. This 75-minute private Rome Ancient Roman Houses of the Celio tour explores a layered residential complex where decorated rooms and changing building styles reveal how the city’s homes evolved over centuries.

Follow your professional guide through the remains of an apartment block once associated with artisans and a wealthy domus. In the third century A.D., separate properties were joined under one owner and transformed into an elegant pagan house. The complex later became an early Christian church, leaving a striking mix of cultural and architectural traces. Entrance tickets and all fees and taxes are included, so you can focus on the stories behind the rooms and their vivid decoration.

Meet your guide outside the Case Romane del Celio entrance, beneath the arches near the Basilica of Saints John and Paul, and arrive 15 minutes early. Choose this Rome Ancient Roman Houses of the Celio tour for an intimate look at a hidden chapter of the city’s past.

Highlights

  • Explore a maze of layered Roman homes beneath the Celio
  • Admire decorated rooms that reveal details of Roman daily life
  • Trace the transformation from apartment block and wealthy home to early Christian church
  • Discover the complex’s blend of pagan and Christian history

What's included

Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Entrance tickets to the Roman Houses of the Celio
  • Private guided tour with a professional guide

Not included

  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Meet at the entrance of the Case Romane del Celio, Clivo di Scauro, 00184 Rome, beneath the arches near the Basilica of Saints John and Paul
  • Your guide waits directly outside the entrance; arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start

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