Church of St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) Attractions & Things to do

What exactly can you expect from this tour?
Immerse yourself in the Rome of the Popes, where stories, wonders, legends and reality blur and harmonize with today's Rome.

You will be guided by one of our local, certified tour guides. What makes our guides special is their passion for Rome and they want to share it with you.

Highlights of the tour:

On this tour, you will experience "Santa Maria Maggiore", which contains one of the four Holy Doors.

Then we will reveal the hidden basilica "Santa Prasede" and its secrets.

Followed by "San Pietro in Vincoli" where you will see the statue of Moses by Michelangelo and the miraculous chains of St. Peter.

Then we will visit two of the oldest churches in the city:
"Santi Quattro Coronati" with the legend of Pope Sylvester
"San Clemente", dedicated to the fourth Pope "Clemens I"

The tour culminates in a visit to the arch-basilica of "San Giovanni in Laterano", which contains another of the four Holy Doors.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Enjoy the art of Rome and the relax of our Golf Cart, what could be better?

If none of the above describes your needs, let's start the tour and see where the day will take us.

Let us take you on an unforgettable day in the Eternal City.
Duration: 4 hours.

Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Private Tour & Tickets No Line
A 2.5/3-hours tour for those who want to experience the treasures of Rome off the beaten path. Just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, you will find one of Rome’s hidden gems, the 12th-century Basilica, and the archeological site of San Clemente. Visit this incredible place and navigate three underground levels which uncover over 2,000 years of history and discover the levels beneath. You will be introduced to art and architecture from antiquity through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Visit San Clemente underground, San Pietro in Vincoli church (Moses of Michelangelo), and the Gladiators School guided by a professional art historian guide. A private tour including all entrance fees. With this tour, you can maximize your time, enjoying an incredible experience.
This tour can be customized, and departure times could change depending on the availability of skip-the-line tickets.
Tour suitable for Kids!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Book the ultimate Private Tour of the Eternal City! The saying "Rome wasn't built in a day" is only an old adage. Now you can make it!

This is not just an orientation service with free time; it is all about Rome's best attractions: Colosseum, St. Peter’s Square, Navona Square, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and much more!

- With a private chauffeur, there are no public transportation problems or walking long distances to see as many sights as possible.
- Your Private Full-Day Guide will help to optimize your valuable time.
- Skip the line tickets and visit to Colosseum and Vatican can be included on request.
- To make the most of your time, we will bring you to a selected restaurant where they will offer you a starter and a main course.

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes.

Explore a unique part of the Eternal City, led by a professional licensed guide! Visit some of the most impressive churches in Rome and admire famous artistic creations as you enjoy a fun and comprehensive guided tour. Discover the important creations of the famous Italian artists and learn about the culture, architecture and history behind them. Our walking tour will present you everything you need to know about the Roman churches, so be ready to discover!
Duration: 2 hours.

Together with your guide, you will go to Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, where the chains with which St. Peter was held prisoner are kept. The origins of this basilica are very ancient.

Next, we will see the Basilica of San Clemente, brought to light during the excavation work begun at the end of the 1800s.

The last attraction of our tour is Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral of Rome. It is the mother and head of all the churches of Rome and the world. On the left side of the piazza is the Scala Santa: according to tradition, it is the same that Jesus went up to the Praetorium of Pontius Pilate.

In the right corner of the piazza is the Baptistery, built by Constantine, where it is said that he was baptized by San Silvestro.
Duration: 2 hours.

This is a great way to visit the eternal city of Rome.
We will drive around the city and we will stop on the sites, after we will have provided all the historical info you want to have by us.
We have a great knowledge about the city and, step by step, at the end of the tour, your knowledge about Rome will be complete.
Duration: 7 hours.

Discover the highlights of Rome with us! Our Rome golf-cart tour will take you to the most known sites of the city. Led by a professional guide, you will explore the history, culture, architecture and tales behind each monument, from the comfort of our eco-friendly golf-cart.


Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Half-day walking tour of Christian Rome to discover the underground treasures of some of the most sensational churches. The tour begins in the Lateran area, whose name derives from the family that owned the territory where the first Popes resided before going to Avignon in France and then returning to Rome in the Vatican area. Visit to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the oldest of the four Papal Basilicas, considered "The Church of Rome", the mother of all churches. The tour continues with a visit to the Basilica of San Clemente, the only church in Rome to be built on 3 different levels, from the 1st to the 12th century and you can explore the underground floors, including the 1st century Mithras Altar. Continue towards the Church of Santi Quattro Coronati, dedicated to four anonymous saints and martyrs. The visit ends with the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli renowned for the statue of Moses that Michelangelo created in 1545 for the tomb of Pope Julius II.
Duration: 3 hours.

This two-day guided tour allows you to discover and enjoy Rome's most beautiful and important places. You will be guided through the magnificent and famous Vatican museums and the Colosseum, the symbol of imperial Rome. Furthermore, you will discover the details of the most beautiful squares and fountains and finally, you will be revealed to the famous familiar saying "all roads lead to Rome". We remind our customers that, given the difficulty in finding skip-the-line tickets, they can be purchased on-site with the advice and guidance of your driver-guide.
Purchasing tickets on-site also involves changing the tour's start and end times.
Duration: 2 days.

Half day walking tour in a small group of Christian Rome to discover the underground treasures in some of the most sensational churches. The tour starts in the Lateran area, visit of St. John Lateran Basilica, the oldest of the four Papal Basilicas, considered “The Church of Rome”, the mother of all churches The Cathedral, the place where the Bishop has the seat. Then the tour continues with the visit of St. Clement’s Basilica, the only church in Rome to be built on 3 different levels, from the 1st to the 12th century and the underground floors can be explored, including the altar of Mithras from the 1st century. The visit ends with St. Peter’s in Chains Basilica, called like that for the chains that, according to the tradition, Helene Constantine’s mother brought in Rome and for a miracle where joined to the other St. Peter’s chain in Rome. The church, is famous also for the statue of Moses, created by Michelangelo the tomb of the Pope Julius II.
Duration: 3 hours.

Visit with us the unique Eternal City! Discover some of the most amazing churches in the city, with a professional licensed guide. Admire the important creations of the famous Italian artists and learn about the culture, architecture and history behind them. Our walking tour will present you everything you need to know about the Roman churches, so be ready to discover!
Duration: 2 hours.

This tour includes the symbols of the Christianity, such the four most important Basilicas of Rome such St.Peter's Basilica
Duration: 4 hours.

Enjoy a 3.5-hours relaxing, fun and informative wine tasting experience through the Monti district, one of the most authentic areas of Rome. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the touristic areas and feel like a real local together with our expert guide. This is a one of a kind experience, a great combination of wine tasting, culture and typical Italian finger foods. This tour is designed to enlighten you to the history of winemaking and it’s current evolution through the different regions of the country.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Rome Photo Fun Tours always provides true photography learning experiences, placing QUALITY over quantity!
This private, unique photo tour is designed to take you to at least six amazing churches where you will learn how to photograph authentic religious masterpieces.
Giulio D'Ercole, your professional photography tutor, will take you from St. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's church, passing by other four churches adorned with crypts, domes, angels, frescos, and breathtaking naves, where Renaissance art reached its highest levels with artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Michelangelo, and many others
For this tour, you will have to wear appropriate clothing.
Check out our photos and reviews, and you will want to discover and capture mystical art and beauty with us.

If this tour is not available on the date you want to book it, it is because I will be on one of my 7-day photography workshops in Tuscany, Umbria, Apulia, or Rome and surrounding areas, offered with Italy Photo Fun Tours.

Duration: 4 hours.

This is our Italian art tour, where we will follow the footsteps of three famous sculptors: Bernini, Borromini, and Michelangelo. From our office, in Via del Cardello 31, we will go to the first stop of our tour, Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, where you can admire Michelangelo’s Moses. The work portrays a majestic Moses, sculpted in 1513. Seated in a serious attitude, he rests with one arm on the tables, and with the other holds his long glossy beard.
Next, we will go to the Campidoglio, one of the seven hills Rome.
The next stop is Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. This square is famous for having 3 fountains, the most famous of them being The Fountain Of The Four Rivers, designed by Bernini. We will also see here the Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone.
Our last stop is Piazza di Spagna, a square well known for having perhaps the most famous staircase in the world, but in this tour we will focus on the Barcaccia fountain, in the middle of the square.
Duration: 2 hours.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this lively city with the help of a self-guided tour and visit the most emblematic places such as the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, as well as the fascinating Appian Way. Our audio guide also includes tips for finding the best places to take great photos. Plan the itinerary according to your interests and live an unforgettable experience.
Thanks to the download of the APP and the contents of the purchased tour, you can browse offline. By activating the automatic playback function (Audio Play) you will be able to listen to the descriptions while taking a pleasant bike ride.
Ride towards the future! Get on your bike, connect your smartphone to the supplied Bluetooth helmet and start the personalized tour to the best attractions of Rome.
The speakers integrated into the helmet will allow you to listen, without any kind of distraction, to a voice that will tell you anecdotes, stories and curiosities about the sites you will encounter along the way
Duration: 4 hours.

Tour Rome in our eco-friendly golf-cart and enjoy the experience of a lifetime! Led by our professional licensed guides, this gol-cart tour will take you to the most beautiful and popular places in the city of Rome. As you enjoy a relaxed and comfortable tour, you will discover the legends and stories that make Rome so special. We can stop anywhere possible for a memorable picture and we guarantee we'll make some unforgettable memories!
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Discover with us some of the most interesting mysteries and legends of Rome! Led by a professional guide, you will explore Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, where the chains with which St. Peter was held prisoner are kept.
Continuing with the tour, you will visit Basilica of San Clemente, brought to light during the excavation work begun at the end of the 1800s and last but not least, you will head towards Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral of Rome. Together with us, you will discover the impressive stories and legends behind those amazing venues in the Eternal City and make unforgettable memories!

Duration: 2 hours.

Learn about Ancient and modern Roman history as only a gay-friendly guide can tell it!

Your tour begins at the spot where Julius Caesar was betrayed and killed. Then, walk along the imperial Forum - the political and social heart of the Roman Empire. Learn about Julius Caesar and how homosexuality was viewed socially in Ancient Rome.

At the Capitoline Hill, climb 124 marble steps to reach the Basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli where we'll come across a lesser known sight: the simple tomb of Michelangelo's young lover.

From here, you'll walk over to "Opium Hill" where you will visit the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. Inside, encounter one of Michelangelo's most celebrated sculptures: the horned Moses.

Finally, stop for a drink with your group (own expense) at a famous gay pub on Rome's "Gay Street" while enjoying the view of the Ludus Magnus -- the ruins of the Gladiator school.
Duration: 3 hours.

Rome is a city that is rich in history and has remained one of the most visited cities by Christians from around the globe. From Caesar and Pontius Pilate to St. Paul and the Apostles, visitors will find that our Christian Rome Tour allows them to walk in the footsteps of the Saints.
The Christian Rome Tour combines some of Rome’s most significant and incredible churches that have inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, with top historic sites, monuments, lively piazzas, and museums that you expect to see in the Eternal City for an exciting tour experience in Rome. Through this tour, you get the best of both worlds in one single day.

This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours).
Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee. To comply with these strict laws, Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.

Duration: 8 hours.

Visit with us the unique Eternal City! Discover some of the most amazing churches in the city, with a professional licensed guide. Admire the important creations of the famous Italian artists and learn about the culture, architecture and history behind them. Our walking tour will present you everything you need to know about the Roman churches, so be ready to discover!
Duration: 2 hours.

Join us on a wonderful journey through the city of Rome! Discover the most beautiful places in the Italian capital, from the comfort of our eco-friendly golf-cart. Led by our professional licensed guides, you will get to know the legends and stories that make Rome so special and you will take home with you the experience of a lifetime!
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

>This walking tour for 3 hours is as good as a time to reflect and walk the path of the early Christians
>Concluding at St Peter’s Basilica, the walk from the other three churches is carefully paced to simply walk without hurrying
>Your licensed local guide not only knows the city, but loves it!
>We have carefully tried, tested and curated this tour so that anyone who wishes to make a last minute dash to Rome is not disappointed
>Which is why this tour is customizable in your favor
Duration: 3 hours.

Join us on a journey through Christian Rome with its Basilicas, Churches and other sacred buildings for an unforgettable spiritual experience. Travel along the footsteps of Saint Peter and Paul, before arriving to the Catacombs, the underground burial chambers and the place of worship of the early Christians. Unique experience to learn about habits and traditions. This tour will offer a perspective of the ancient Rome you won’t experience in the city centre.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Together with your guide, you will go to our first stop of the tour: Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, where the chains with which St. Peter was held prisoner are kept. The origins of this basilica are very ancient.
This sacred place is home to many artistic wonders, but the one that is certainly the focal point of the visit is Michelangelo's monumental Tomb of Julius II, a marble masterpiece that the artist took a long time to create.
Next, we will see Basilica of San Clemente, brought to light during the excavation work begun at the end of the 1800s.
The last attraction of our tour is Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral of Rome. It is the mother and head of all the churches of Rome and the world. On the left side of the piazza is the Scala Santa: according to tradition it is the same that Jesus went up to the Praetorium of Pontius Pilate.
In the right corner of the piazza is the Baptistery, built by Constantine, where it is said that he was baptized by San Silvestro.
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore the historic Monti district of Rome with a 2.5-hour private, guided walking tour. Located on three of the seven hills of Rome, the Monti district is one of the city's most charming and picturesque areas. As cars cannot navigate many of the locations in Monti, this tour is done entirely on foot. See the Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains, containing the relic of the chains that bound Saint Peter in Jerusalem, and Michelangelo's famous statue of Moses. Gaze upon the medieval towers of Capocci, Graziani, Milizie, and Grillo. See the Trajan's Market, the Suburra, and other precious churches, monuments and squares including Piazzetta Madonna ai Monti, the social and nightlife center of Monti. Your guide will be with you to point out other sites of interest including excellent eateries, shops, and markets.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Join us on a wonderful journey through the city of Rome! Discover the most beautiful places in the Italian capital, from the comfort of our eco-friendly golf-cart. Led by our professional licensed guides, you will get to know the legends and stories that make Rome so special and you will take home with you the experience of a lifetime!
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Discover with us the unique Eternal City! Visit some of the most amazing churches in the city, led by a professional licensed guide. Admire the important creations of the famous Italian artists and learn about the culture, architecture and history behind them. Our walking tour will present you everything you need to know about the Roman churches, so be ready to discover!
Duration: 2 hours.

Your guide will lead you through Rome's historic center, where the many layers of the city's history sit side-by-side and where literally hundreds of churches are to be found. You will visit five of these and discover the architectural and art styles as they have changed over the centuries.
San Luigi dei Francesi, San Pietro in Vincoli, Sant'Ignazio, Santa Maria sopra Minerva and Santa Maria degli Angeli are churches not listed in the usual touristic itineraries, even if are considered some of the gems of Rome.

Duration: 3 hours.

Join our Italian art tour and follow the footsteps of 3 famous artists: Michelangelo, Bernini and Borromini. Consisting of some of the world's most famous work of arts and architecture, Italian art has long been the central focus of world history. Led by our professional guides, you will explore everything about the Italian masterpieces and the story behind them.


Duration: 2 hours.

Rome is a city rich in history and it remained one of the most visited cities by Christians from around the globe. From Caesar and Pontius Pilate, to St. Paul and the Apostles, visitors will find that our Christian Rome Tour allows them to walk in the footsteps of the Saints.
The Christian Rome Tour combines some of Rome’s most significant and incredible churches that have inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, with top historic sites, monuments, lively piazzas, and museums that you expect to see in the Eternal City.
From the cruise port your tour will start with an easy and comfortable drive to Rome that will take approx 90 minutes. During this time, your private driver will point out various points of interest along the way and answer any questions that you may have about your day.
This is as Tour By Car with English Speaking Driver it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.

REQUIRED INFO TO BOOK:
Your Ship Name
Duration: 9 hours.

Explore a unique part of the Eternal City, led by a professional licensed guide! Visit some of the most impressive churches in Rome and admire famous artistic creations as you enjoy a fun and comprehensive guided tour. Discover the important creations of the famous Italian artists and learn about the culture, architecture and history behind them. Our walking tour will present you everything you need to know about the Roman churches, so be ready to discover!
Duration: 2 hours.

Rome is a city that is rich in history and has remained one of the most visited cities by Christians from around the globe. From Caesar and Pontius Pilate, to St. Paul and the Apostles, visitors will find that our Christian Rome Tour allows them to walk in the footsteps of the Saints.
The Christian Rome Tour combines some of Rome’s most significant and incredible churches that have inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, with top historic sites, monuments, lively piazzas, and museums that you expect to see in the Eternal City for an exciting tour experience in Rome. Through this tour, you get the best of both worlds in one single day.

This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours)

Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.

REQUIRED INFO TO BOOK:
Pick-Up Hotel, Address
Duration: 8 hours.