Trastevere Hidden Gems Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Trastevere's charming streets
- Discover hidden historical sites
- Visit ancient underground locations
- Learn about local culture and history
- Enjoy a small-group experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Trastevere
- Visit to hidden gems and underground sites
- Expert local guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Meet by the Tiber river and get ready to chart a fascinating course through the centuries as you walk 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 outside ordinary appearance. Marvel at the apse made by Bernini and the geometric Cosmatesque pavements. Go below the surface and find yourself in 4th-century Rome. Perceive the mystical atmosphere of the ancient underground basilica and walk along its walls, original frescoes, and the old crypt.
Then head towards the Church of Santa Cecilia and go under the earth into its impressive undergrounds. Walk on the original mosaic-flooring of the 3rd-century Roman House of the martyr and be amazed by the preserved look of the subterranean earlier basilica. Be fascinated by the legend of St. Cecilia’s life and her macabre death, and see the beautiful Roman mosaics all around her tomb. Visit the Cavallini room and marvel at his Last Judgement masterpiece (only with the morning option of the tour).
Stroll around the cobbled streets of Trastevere with your guide and immerse into its distinctive and lively spirit.
End your tour at the heart of the neighbourhood in front of the stunning golden mosaics of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of the oldest churches of Rome. From here, immerse on your own into the authentic life of the district, its wineries, and traditional food tavernas, which Trastevere is famous for.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Minimum group size may apply
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the activity starts
- Some sections might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved
- PLEASE NOTE: The underground area of the Basilica di San Crisogono is open Monday to Friday only from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (they are open all day on Saturday and Sunday). As a result, the undergrounds cannot be visited during the morning tours from Monday to Friday. However, the duration of the tour will remain unchanged, as your guide will point out other monuments instead
Traveler reviews
A great way to learn about Trastevere!!
We were fortunate to have a private tour. The knowledge of our tour guide was so impressive. We enjoyed learning the history of this area from someone who transported us back in time. She knew so much about all the churches, the artwork, the sculptures, and the history. There is so much to learn, and our guide took her time explaining the details of what we were looking at.
Trastevere
Our guide was a thoughtful, engaging story teller and teacher. We were lucky to have her as our guide
To do
Guide (GIORGIA) passionate and super prepared, made us discover goodies and details that will remain in the mind, Very very well (we wait for you to be.....w the Caravaggio ) Thanks for caring
Fantastic tour of Trastevere's Hidden Gems with Anestis
My mom and I throughly enjoyed our two-hour walking tour of Trastevere's Hidden Gems! Although we had booked this as a small-group tour, we ended up with a private tour, so it was an amazing value and completely personalized experience. Our guide, Anestis, was waiting for us at the designated meeting point near the Tiber River, and although we were expecting only a tour of three beautiful and historical churches, he included so much more. He was extremely knowedgeable and taught us a lot about ancient and medieval Roman history even though this was our fourth time to Rome and we'd taken lots of walking tours before. We also got to discover incredibly beautiful streets, lanes, and piazzas in both the more crowded and less crowded sides of Trastevere. Santa Maria in Trastevere, San Crisogono, and Santa Cecilia (with its fascinating underground) were all stunning and captivating in their own different ways, and Anestis was a kind, erudite, and delightful companion. We highly recommend Touriks as a company and Anestis as a guide. Grazie mille!
It was amazing, our guide...
It was amazing, our guide knew her stuff, my wife wasn’t really interested but by the end of the tour she wanted more