Crypts of St.Crisogono and St.Cecilia Skip the Line Tour from Rome

Tour duration: 3h
Languages: English
Live Guide
Mobile Voucher Accepted
Suitable for families, young and seniors

Why you should go

Discover the hidden underground sites of the Santa Cecilia and San Crisogono churches on this 3-hour walking tour from Rome. Learn about the history of the Boario Forum (Foro Boario) and its temples and enjoy the bretahtaking views from the Palatine Bridge. Explore the magnificent church of Santa Cecilia with its impressive tomb and crypt and discover the beautiful frescoes in the church of St. Crisogono.

Highlights

Discover the underground churches in the heart of Rome
Hear about the history of the Boario Forum (Foro Boario)
Explore the beautiful church of St. Cecilia with the tomb and crypt of St. Cecilia
Marvel at the frescoes and underground corridors of the St. Crisogono church

What shall I see

Discover the hidden secrets beneath the streets of Rome on an underground tour of the Santa Cecilia and San Crisogono churches. Meet your guide by the Boario Forum, and learn about the history of the Temple of Ercole (Temple of Hercules) and the Temple of Portunos that gave the site great importance. Cross the Palatino Bridge to see the Ponte Rotto (Broken Bridge)which was commissioned by Marco Emilio Lepido in 179 AC, although some traces indicate that the bridge was already partly built by 241 AC. Continue to Tiber Island and enjoy some breathtaking views as you continue to the church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere. It is said that the church was built on top of the home of St. Cecilia, a noble virgin of an important family of the Roman Republic and martyr. Explore the tomb of St. Cecilia and the crypt covered in beautiful mosaics and paintings. Continue to the small street of the Trastevere district to the church of St. Crisogono, dedicated to the martyr Saint Chrysogonus. Explore the 8th century frescoes and the restored underground corridors and wall paintings.