Rome Hidden Secrets: Crypts, Basilicas & Gladiators

Unlock Rome’s Hidden Secrets: Crypts, Basilicas & Gladiator Arenas!
Step into the heart of ancient Rome on a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime tour! History comes alive on this unforgettable journey through Rome’s most fascinating and mysterious sites. Join us and uncover the hidden wonders of the Eternal City!
Tour Highlights:
Capuchin Crypts: Wander through the eerie displays of monks' bones, a haunting reminder of the fleeting nature of life.

Outside the Colosseum: Marvel at the iconic arena from a unique perspective—discover the brutal, captivating world of gladiators just steps away.

Ludus Magnus: Walk the ancient grounds where gladiators trained for glory and battle in the Colosseum’s epic contests.

San Clemente Basilica: Uncover layers of history beneath your feet, from Roman streets to a hidden pagan temple beneath a stunning 4th-century church.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Rome’s most hidden, fascinating gems!

Meeting Point

Piazza Barberini

P.za Barberini, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Piazza Barberini, in front of the Triton fountain

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars

Via Vittorio Veneto 27, Rome, 00187

Journey into the Eternal – Discover the Capuchin Crypt!
Step beneath the streets of Rome into one of the city's most hauntingly beautiful secrets — the Capuchin Crypt. Hidden below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini lies a surreal series of chapels adorned with the bones of over 3,700 Capuchin friars.
Far from being morbid, this powerful display is a moving meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the soul’s eternal journey.
✨ Highlights include:
Rooms artistically decorated with human bones – a striking symbol of faith and reflection

A chance to witness a painting possibly by Caravaggio, depicting St. Francis in deep meditation, created for the Capuchin friary itself

This is more than a tour – it’s a walk through time, death, and devotion.
Dare to experience Rome's most spiritual and surreal sanctuary.

50 minutes

Colosseum

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184

️ Hear the Roar of History – Experience the Colosseum Like Never Before!
Stand in the shadow of Rome’s most iconic monument — the mighty Colosseum — and uncover the epic tales etched into its ancient stone.

On this unforgettable stop, you’ll:

See the awe-inspiring exterior of the Colosseum up close
Hear thrilling stories of gladiators, wild beasts, and the deadly games that captivated thousands
Discover the genius behind its architecture, built to last millennia and impress emperors

This isn’t just a photo op — it’s a step into the heartbeat of Ancient Rome.

Walk where warriors once stood. Feel the power. Hear the legends.

20 minutes

Ludus Magnus

Piazza del Colosseo Via Labicana, Rome

Train Like a Gladiator – Step into the Ludus Magnus!
Before the roar of the Colosseum… there was Ludus Magnus – the secret training ground of Rome’s fiercest warriors.

Just steps from the great arena, this was where gladiators lived, trained, and prepared for battle. Feel the intensity as you stand where men from across the Empire honed their skills, awaiting their moment of glory – or death – in the Colosseum.

Explore the ruins of the largest gladiator school in Rome
⚔️ Hear the stories of brutal training, brotherhood, and ambition
️ Discover how this hidden arena was connected to the Colosseum itself

Before they fought for their lives… they fought here.

Ready to walk in the footsteps of legends?

20 minutes

Basilica of San Clemente

Via Labicana 95, Rome, 00184

⛪ Uncover Rome’s Hidden Layers – Explore the Basilica & Its Underground Secrets!
Venture beneath the surface of one of the world’s greatest treasures – the Basilica with its awe-inspiring underground archaeological complex. A must-see for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and curious travelers alike, this site lets you experience Rome’s past like no other place.

️ Journey through time as you descend to discover:

A 4th-century church adorned with stunning medieval frescos (8th–11th century)

A 1st-century Mithraic temple, where ancient rituals once took place

A hidden public building whose foundations are watered by the lost streams of Rome

Above you, the 12th-century Basilica stands tall with its breathtaking mosaics, early Renaissance frescoes, and a Cosmatesque floor that whispers stories of centuries past.

Step down into history, where every layer tells a different story.

30 minutes