Small-Group Guided Tour of Trastevere and its Undergrounds

Meet by the Tiber river and get ready to chart a fascinating course through the centuries as you walk by the picturesque streets of Trastevere and visit hidden sights unlikely to be noticed on your own. Discover the medieval Basilica of Saint Crisogono and be surprised by the captivating beauty behind its ordinary exterior appearance. Marvel at the apse made by Bernini and the Medieval geometric Cosmatesque pavements. Go below the surface and find yourself in fourth-century Rome. Perceive the mystic atmosphere of the ancient underground basilica and walk along its walls, original frescoes, and old crypt.
Head towards the Church of Santa Cecilia and go under the earth into its impressive undergrounds. Walk on the original mosaic- flooring of the third-century Roman House of the Martyr and be amazed by the preserved look of the subterranean earlier basilica. Be fascinated by the legends of St. Cecilia's life and her macabre death, and see the beautiful Roman mosaics all around her tomb.
Stroll around the cobbled streets of Trastevere with your guide and immerse yourself in its distinctive and lively spirit. End your tour at the heart of the neighborhood in front of the stunning golden mosaics of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the oldest churches of Rome. From here, explore on your own the authentic life of the district, its wineries, and traditional food tavernas, which Trastevere is famous for.
Duration: 2 hours