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San Pietro in Vincoli

San Pietro in Vincoli: Our most recommended tours and activities

Rome: City Highlights Private Electric Bike Tour

1. Rome: City Highlights Private Electric Bike Tour

Explore the charm of Rome by electric bike: although the city center has no cycle paths, your local guide will lead you along streets and alleys that are difficult to be accessed by car traffic to let you enjoy a safe experience. Enjoy a pleasant and fun ride through the historic districts of Rome. You will cross charming alleys, lively squares, and ancient monuments of the Eternal City. During the brief stops you will listen to anecdotes and curiosities about the great history of the Roman Empire. You can choose to take the tour in the morning to enjoy the early hours of the day, or in the afternoon to admire the beautiful sunset that falls over the roofs of Rome. Riding an electric bike is fun and easy: whenever you start to feel tired, you can get a boost from the eco-friendly motor to overcome a hill. The tour can be customized according to the monuments you want to visit or have already visited (always riding safe routes and without leaving the historic center area). See attractions such as the Portico of Octavia. the Theater of Marcellus, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and many more.

Rome: San Clemente Underground & Basilica

2. Rome: San Clemente Underground & Basilica

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. The Basilica reveals a sparkling gold mosaic in the central nave. What lies beneath the Basilica remained a secret until 1860 when a flood led an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest and archaeologist to discover the levels beneath.  Today, the excavations are still not complete but you can descend 100 feet underground. At the first level is a 4th-century Basilica, which was long forgotten after the construction of the 12th-century Basilica above. Further down are the remains of an ancient pagan Mithraic temple, complete with an altar. Past the temple are the ruins of ancient Roman homes. All of this is incredibly preserved and was painstakingly excavated. At the lowest level, discover the underground spring which caused the chaos that led to the underground discovery. 

Rome: Ancient Rome Walking Tour

3. Rome: Ancient Rome Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Ancient Rome on this walking tour. Start with a visit to the St. Peter in Chain’s Basilica where you can admire the statue of Moses by Michelangelo. Continue to the Colosseum and discover its brutal history from your expert guide. Next, admire the ruins of the Roman Forum, the political, religious and social center of Ancient Rome, where you will find several temples and statues. Afterward, head to the Imperial Forums, the ruins of the squares built by some of Rome's greatest emperors. Complete your tour with a trip to Capitol Square which was designed by Michelangelo during the Renaissance. Finish your tour in Piazza Venezia.

Classic & Imperial Rome Full Day Tour

4. Classic & Imperial Rome Full Day Tour

This full-day tour is a combination of the Classic Rome Tour and the Imperial Rome Tour, and includes visits to all of the important sites in the Eternal City. In the morning the tour begins at Piazza della Repubblica. Your local guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through the historical center, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, Bernini’s Palazzo di Montecitorio, Piazza Navona, and other sites. The bus stops adjacent to Vatican City so that you can admire St. Peter's Square while listening to your guide’s commentary on the Basilica. You’ll then have the chance to explore this magnificent church on your own and admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's bronze canopy before re-boarding the bus. You’ll stop at a local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a typical Italian lunch and a break before you head off with your guide for the afternoon tour. This part of the tour begins at Piazza Venezia and continues on to the Michelangelo-designed Piazza del Campidoglio. From here there are terrific views of the Roman Forum. You’ll then visit the Colosseum and tour the interior. This is the largest arena constructed in the Roman Empire. You’ll travel to the Circus Maximus by coach to see the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, before finally arriving at the Basilica San Pietro in Vincoli, where you’ll see the famous Moses statue by Michelangelo.

Rome: Private Tour from Civitavecchia Port

5. Rome: Private Tour from Civitavecchia Port

Ready yourself for this exclusive port-to-port excursion, filled with fascinating history, world-renowned architecture, and priceless art in the beautiful city of Rome. Discover the glorious churches, quaint cobbled streets, the ever-flowing fountains and statues. Visit the impressive St Peter’s Square behind the walls of the Vatican City, the residence of the Pope and the seat of the Catholic Church. Home of the Sistine Chapel, arguably Michelangelo’s finest work, and the Basilica. Continue at your own pace to the Trevi Fountain, a truly monumental masterpiece. Don’t forget to throw your coin in. Find the most important and famous names of Italian and international style in Piazza Di Spagna. Marvel at the colourful square exhibits and the beautiful bell towers of the church and monastery. Discover Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in the world and the unique Pantheon. Your tour wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Colosseum, the most famous monument in the world and an icon of Rome. Be engulfed in the rich history of the city.

Rome: Private Monti District Walking Tour

6. Rome: Private Monti District Walking Tour

The Monti district of Rome is today one of the most renowned districts of the city center. It was previously the poorest part of Rome, and was known as the ancient "Subura". It became an important religious center in the Middle Ages with the construction of many important churches, some of which were constantly renovated during the centuries. There you will find one of the four major churches of Rome, the Saint Mary Major. The Saint Mary Major features incredible mosaics and works of art from famous artists of the Renaissance and Baroque ages, including Michelangelo and Bernini. You will learn about the incredible mosaics of the 13th and 14th centuries, and will also admire the mysterious Moses by Michelangelo.

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Capitol Square Historical Tour

7. Colosseum, Roman Forum and Capitol Square Historical Tour

Visit the Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains and admire the Moses by Michelangelo at the tomb of Pope Julius II. Relive the magnetism and grandeur of the Roman Empire as your guide takes you inside the Colosseum. From there, walk through the Via Sacra in the Roman Forum - the political, religious and social center of the empire. Complete your visit by climbing up to Capitol Square, which has been the location of the city council since ancient times. Go down the famous steps of the Capitol and end your tour in Piazza Venezia.

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What people are saying about San Pietro in Vincoli

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 79 reviews

5 of us (all adults) did the City Highlights Private Electric Bike Tour in English with Phillipe. Phillipe, was friendly, informative, fun and calm throughout, with fluent English, French and Italian - impressive guy. He showed us all the highlights we wanted to see, at a nice pace, and took plenty of breaks to share information about the city and was able to answer any questions we had. The bikes were very easy to use and comfortable. Rome in February isn't too busy with crowds, but I am glad we started at 9.30am when the crowds in the streets were less.

Ed was super amazing. Our tour was only supposed to be for an hour but since we were so interested about the information that he was giving us it went on for 2 hours. Since Ed was also an archaeologist he knows so much and we are very happy with him . Ed was the best tour guide we ever had and we have been doing this for a very long time. You won’t be disappointed. 100 stars to Ed! Ciao!

I bet if your tour guide is Eddy, your very lucky! His way of speaking and knowledge about the history of the basiliek, is very interesting and enjoyable. The experience was very nice and he took us some good glamps back in history of ancient Roma. Thank you very much. Ps. The frames are beautiful as well ;)

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the bike tour. Our guide Massimo was fantastic! He gave us the opportunity to say what we would like to see and he also took us to interesting areas that we would not otherwise have seen. We cycled along the river which was beautiful. Highly recommended!

Great tour of Rome. Visited everything worth seeing and learned a lot of interesting things