Authentic Rome Tour - Hidden Gems

5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover a different side of Rome on a private 5-hour journey through hidden archaeological treasures, medieval corners and ancient landscapes, travelling comfortably by private car with your personal host.

Far from the busiest tourist routes, we begin at the extraordinary Basilica of San Clemente, where several centuries of Roman history are layered beneath the same building. We then explore the Roman Houses of the Celian Hill and walk along the ancient Clivus Scauri before reaching the impressive Basilica of the Four Crowned Martyrs, a fascinating glimpse into medieval Rome.

Our private car then takes us to the spectacular Park of the Aqueducts, where monumental Roman engineering meets the peaceful Roman countryside. We continue towards the legendary Appian Way, the ancient Regina Viarum, where emperors, soldiers, merchants and travellers once passed.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Alchimia Travel Tour Operator

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance tickets
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Basilica of San Clemente

45 min Admission not included

Discover a different side of Rome, far from the crowds and beyond the city’s most famous monuments. This experience takes you through hidden archaeological sites, medieval treasures, ancient roads and spectacular landscapes, revealing the layers of history that have shaped Rome for more than two thousand years.

Our journey begins at the extraordinary Basilica of San Clemente, one of Rome’s most fascinating historical sites. Here, different centuries exist one beneath another: a medieval basilica, an early Christian church and ancient Roman structures. Walking through its underground levels is like travelling back through time.
Celio

30 min

We continue to the Roman Houses beneath the Basilica of Saints John and Paul\. These remarkably preserved ancient residences offer an intimate glimpse into everyday Roman life, with rooms, frescoes and traces of different periods of the city’s history.
Clivo di Scauro

20 min

We then walk along the ancient Clivus of Scaurus, one of the most atmospheric streets on the Celian Hill\. Away from the busiest tourist routes, this historic road allows us to imagine the people who once moved through this extraordinary corner of ancient Rome.
Ss. Quattro Coronati

20 min

Our next stop is the Basilica of the Four Crowned Martyrs, a remarkable medieval complex surrounded by impressive walls. Its cloister and peaceful atmosphere reveal another Rome: the Rome of the Middle Ages, when the city was transformed by centuries of religious and political change.
Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

20 min

We leave the historic centre behind and enter the Roman countryside at the Park of the Aqueducts. Here, monumental Roman aqueducts rise across the landscape, offering one of the most spectacular and unexpected views of ancient engineering in Rome.
Via Appia Antica

30 min

Our journey continues along the ancient Appian Way, the legendary Regina Viarum, one of the oldest and most important Roman roads. Walking here means following the footsteps of emperors, soldiers, merchants, pilgrims and travellers who crossed this road for centuries.