Private Tour: Secret Rome and Historical Churches

Leave Rome’s main tourist trail to discover the city’s tucked-away treasures with a private art historian–guide. This 3.5-hour walking tour puts the spotlight on several historical churches and excavations around Caelian Hill, which are often overlooked by guidebooks. Visit the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the Roman house excavations of Case Romane del Celio and an intriguing place of worship known as the medieval Sistine Chapel. Commentary covers the days of the Roman Empire through to the Middle Ages and the itinerary can be customized to your interests.