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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore ancient homes and vivid frescoes beneath the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo on a guided Rome tour, with an optional basilica visit.

About this tour

Discover an underground world of ancient homes and vivid frescoes on a Rome Roman Houses tour at the Case Romane del Celio. Beneath the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, a maze of well-preserved residences reveals a remarkable glimpse into life on the Caelian Hill.

Follow an expert live guide through the Roman houses and hear how the site’s history spans elite family homes and early Christian devotion. Look closely at the colorful frescoes that once decorated these residences. Headsets help you hear the guide clearly as you explore. For a longer visit, select the optional 30-minute extension to the basilica above, known as the “Church of the Chandeliers” for its glittering interior. Basilica entry and guiding are included only when this option is selected during purchase.

Meet outside Case Romane del Celio at Clivo di Scauro 3. Expect moderate walking over uneven surfaces and stairs; photography is not permitted inside the houses. Choose this Rome Roman Houses tour to see a quieter, richly layered side of the city.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient homes hidden beneath the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
  • Admire vivid frescoes inside the Roman houses on the Caelian Hill
  • Hear the guide uncover the site’s layers of history
  • Choose to add a 30-minute visit to the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo

What's included

Included

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Expert live guide
  • Entrance to and guided tour of the Roman houses on the Caelian Hill
  • Entrance to and live guide at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, if the option is selected

Not included

  • Entrance to and live guide at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, unless selected during purchase
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional gratuities
  • Pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet outside Case Romane del Celio, Clivo di Scauro 3, 00184 Rome; look for staff holding a yellow Touriks sign
  • Photography is not allowed inside the Roman houses on the Caelian Hill
  • Food, drinks, pets, luggage, and large bags are not allowed
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended
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  • Wheelchair accessible except for the Confessio room
  • If visiting the basilica, wear modest clothing covering knees and shoulders
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Bringing your own headphones is recommended to reduce plastic waste

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