St. Nicholas Basilica in Carcere (Basilica San Nicola) Attractions & Things to do

Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld with Skip-the-Line access to three of the city’s strangest discoveries. Unmask a new side to the Eternal City as you explore the eerie Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, a series of hidden tunnels where early Christian’s practiced their forbidden faith. Then travel beneath the BBasilica of San Nicola in Carcere to discover layers of ancient foundations offering an insight to civilizations long fallen.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and local expertise, providing a truly personalized experience of Rome. Unlike standard tours, your private driver combines storytelling with insider knowledge, ensuring you discover hidden gems alongside iconic landmarks. With the flexibility to adapt to your preferences, authentic dining recommendations, and seamless assistance throughout the day, this tour guarantees a stress-free and unforgettable journey through the Eternal City.
Duration: 9 hours.

In this tour you will walk three times underground, through ruins and columns, you will enter a 2000 years old market and cross an island by the oldest bridge of Rome: it will be great fun for the whole family and children! Is it true that every church in Rome is built over the ruins of pagan temples?
That's what you will discover when you'll get in Saint Nicholas in Carcere, set over some very old places of worship! A short hop away, by Portico d' Ottavia and Marcellus theatre ruins, you'll cross the oldest bridge of Rome 2000 years old. There you are on the Tiber Island; next comes the underground house of Santa Cecilia, featuring ancient mosaics, mysterious inscriptions and a lavishly ornated crypt; at the end, you will visit the quite unknown church of San Crisogono built over a huge underground house, where archaologists found a large frescoed wall.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit these ancient venues, unknown to the general public although set in the very heart of Rome!
Duration: 3 hours.

The name of the district "Trastevere", literally means "Beyond the Tiber".
In ancient times here lived Jews and Freedoms (slaves who had bought their freedom). Trastevere, is one of the most beautiful and ancient districts of the city, rich in history, legends and underground sites.
We will begin our journey to discover the curiosities of Trastevere.
We will visit the basement of extraordinary and unusual churches and walk in the small ancient alleys. We will then cross the Tiber River to the Tiber Island where, believe it or not, an order of monks still maintains today, under their monastery, an ancient underground cemetery, where there are the preserved remains of many dozens of skeletons (Not open).
Finally we will arrive at the church of San Nicola in prison where we will visit, in its basement, the remains of three pagan temples.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Half-day walking tour in the center of Rome, you will walk underground, enter a 2000-year-old market and cross an island near the oldest bridge in Rome.
Is every church in Rome built on the ruins of Pagan Temples? This is what you will discover when you arrive at San Nicola in Carcere, built on some very ancient places of worship!

A short distance from the Portico d'Ottavia and the ruins of the Teatro Marcello, you will cross the oldest bridge in Rome, 2000 years old. Visit the Tiber Island and the underground of Santa Cecilie, with ancient mosaics, mysterious inscriptions and a richly decorated crypt. Finally, you will visit the church of San Crisogono built on a huge underground house, where archaeologists have found a large frescoed wall.

Important:
This tour is intended as a walk which enters underground areas and places of worship, it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and to respect the churches dress code: trousers should touch the knee and shoulders should be covered.
Duration: 3 hours.

A Rome Private Walking Tour is the best way to appreciate the beauty of the city centre: Ancient Rome remains, romantic fountains, splendid churches and famous Squares, whose images never stop going round the world. You will discover not only the Imperial Rome but also the area of the first Roman settlement, dating back to 3rd Century BC. In this period Rome was a focal European trade area with an important port and money exchange offices!
Along the way, you will find out the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Orange and many other sites still.
Explore the Eternal City by walking with us!
Duration: 3 hours.

Embark on our kid-friendly walking tour of Rome! Begin with an intriguing visit inside San Nicola in Carcere, exploring its fascinating crypts. Then, stroll to Teatro Marcello and marvel at its grandeur as you head to your next stop. At Piazza Venezia, kids will be captivated by the grand Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Next, pass by the Roman Forum, where our guide will share engaging stories about ancient Rome. Finally, admire the iconic Colosseum from the outside.

Your guide will provide tickets for you to enter the Colosseum on your own, making it an unforgettable adventure for the whole family!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.