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Rome Roman Houses Beneath San Giovanni 90 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in Rome

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore hidden Roman villas beneath San Giovanni and hear stories of Marcus Aurelius and Licinius Sura on a guided 90-minute tour.

About this tour

Step below the streets of Rome to uncover ancient villas and a hidden Roman quarter beneath San Giovanni. This 90-minute Rome Roman Houses tour takes you into a basement normally closed to the public, where a specialist guide brings the stories of Marcus Aurelius and the Roman general Licinius Sura to life.

Explore the remains of villas associated with these historical figures, then discover the wider story of the San Giovanni complex and the medieval hospital that faced the Black Death. The experience ends with a stroll through ruins of an ancient Roman neighborhood tucked into an unexpected setting. Entrance fees and a guide are included, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Choose this Rome Roman Houses tour for a fascinating look at the city’s layers of history, from imperial lives to medieval hardship. Book your visit and see what lies beneath San Giovanni.

Highlights

  • Descend into a basement normally closed to the public
  • Explore the remains of villas linked to Marcus Aurelius and Licinius Sura
  • Hear stories of Roman lives from a specialist guide
  • Discover the history of the San Giovanni complex and its medieval hospital
  • Stroll through ruins of an ancient Roman quarter

What's included

Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 48% in Rome means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Rome by this score.

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