Church of St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) Tours and Tickets

Most visitors to Rome never get past St. Peter’s Basilica, but the city is thick with important churches that are rich in art and history. With this unique tour, discover Rome’s landmark sacred sites from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to the Holy Stairs near the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. Delve into religious and art history as you admire holy relics and spectacular masterpieces by Michelangelo and others.

Discover some of Rome's hidden treasures on this small-group tour that takes you from the arenas of the ancient republic to the sublime art of the High Renaissance. Admire sacred relics and an unfinished masterpiece by Michelangelo at San Pietro in Vincoli church, and see where gladiators prepared for battle at the Ludus Magnus near the Colosseum. Then, take an underground archaeological tour through millennia of Roman history at the multi-layered Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano.

Get your bearings in Rome and take in the top attractions in a single day with this hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Relax on board the open-top bus for unobstructed views and learn about the landmarks along the route with an audio tour in nine different languages. Get off at any of the eight stops to explore on foot or admire headliners like the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Square from the comfort of your seat.

See masterpieces by some of the most important Renaissance artists in history in just a few hours with this small-group tour that touches on works by Bernini, Borromini, and Michelangelo. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Moses statue, Bernini’s Fountain Of The Four Rivers, the Church of Sant’Agnese by Borromini, and other treasures plus learn about the artists’ lives and works in just a few hours, then cool off with a granita.

Explore the Christian basilicas and landmark locations in Rome on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour. Visit the Basilica of San Clemente, the ancient Santi Quattro Coronati, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. Learn fascinating facts about these and other basilicas along the way. Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Basilica of San Clemente provided. Please dress conservatively. Attire such as shorts, miniskirts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed. Rome hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take a deep dive into Rome's secret gay history during this LGBT-friendly tour with guide. Exploring on your own, you may pass the top Rome highlights but not know the gay history behind them. Through guided commentary, you'll learn little-known facts and figures about Rome's gay history. Stops include the spot where Julius Caesar was killed, the Imperial Forum, the Basilica of Santa Maria, Opium Hill, and Rome's Gay street where you'll stop at a famous gay pub.

Rome is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, but it’s not always easy for a visitor to know where to get the best shots. Capture the Eternal City’s unique spirit with this photography tour, a moving workshop that stops in historic churches across the city to frame the lavish frescoes and carved angels, sumptuous naves and crypts, and soaring domes and other architectural details.

Explore the Monti neighborhood of Rome with this half-day, small group wine tasting tour. Learn about different Italian winemaking regions as you visit several wine bars for snacks and glasses of wine. Skip the hassle of navigating and follow your local guide through one of Rome’s artistic and historic neighborhoods.

The history of the early Church is one of the most fascinating aspects of western history. This private half-day tour takes you to the most important sties in Christian Rome. Marvel at the Basilica of St. Clement, a 900-year-old church built on top of a fourth-century church that is built on a first-century nobleman's house. Pop into the Church of St. Sylvester, where the Donation of Constantine is said to have taken place, and explore the huge San Giovanni in Laterano and the Sancta Sanctorum, a room that once held the most revered relics in Christendom, including the heads of Saint Peter and Paul, a chunk of the table used at the Last Supper and Jesus' Foreskin.

There’s so much to see in Rome that creating a full itinerary can challenge even the savviest travelers. This private tour does the planning for you, covering the best of the city in a full day of sightseeing. Highlights include stops at the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Square, Trevi Fountain, and the Appian Way. See attractions often missed on Rome city tours, including Saint Peter in Chains Church and the Tombs of St. Callixtus, which was once the official burial place of popes.

Monti is the neighborhood tourists choose while visiting Rome because it is close to the Colosseum, then they discover that it is also a very trendy and peaceful area. A pleasant surprise, both for its elegant and romantic views, and for some gems that it conceals, such as the Moses by Michelangelo, preserved in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli. With this tour you will spend 2 and a half hours around the neighborhood, discovering its beauties and appreciating some treats of the local and national street food, like the salty maritozzo, a brioche stuffed with various options of salami, cheeses, or marinated vegetables, or the typical Neapolitan pizza. You cannot miss a taste of Roman pizza and mortadella, accompanied by a good sip of Lazio wine, to conclude with one of the best artisan ice creams in the city. After a morning spent at the Colosseum or around Rome, what better opportunity to spend a relaxing afternoon discovering the neighborhood and nice places to eat well!

Take our guided tour of some of the most beautiful places in Rome from a historical, religious and artistic point of view. Following our walking tour you will discover many curiosities out of the usual known explanations.

Uncover the secrets of Rome by joining this exclusive 2-hour walking tour. You'll explore a host of legendary sites, beginning with Saint Peter's in Chains, where you can get up close and personal with Michelangelo's epic artwork. Next, unearth stories from ancient times while visiting San Clemente Basilica—brought back to life during excavations at the end of the 1800s. Finally, journey through time at The Lateran Church, Mother and Head Of All Catholic Churches around the world.

This is our Italian art tour, where we will follow the footsteps of three famous sculptors: Bernini, Borromini, and Michelangelo. From our office, in Via del Cardello 31, we will go to the first stop of our tour, Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, where you can admire Michelangelo’s Moses. The work portrays a majestic Moses, sculpted in 1513. Seated in a serious attitude, he rests with one arm on the tables, and with the other holds his long glossy beard. Next, we will go to the Campidoglio, one of the seven hills Rome. The next stop is Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. This square is famous for having 3 fountains, the most famous of them being The Fountain Of The Four Rivers, designed by Bernini. We will also see here the Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone. Our last stop is Piazza di Spagna, a square well known for having perhaps the most famous staircase in the world, but in this tour we will focus on the Barcaccia fountain, in the middle of the square.

Together with your guide, you will go to Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, where the chains with which St. Peter was held prisoner are kept. The origins of this basilica are very ancient. Next, we will see the Basilica of San Clemente, brought to light during the excavation work begun at the end of the 1800s. The last attraction of our tour is Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral of Rome. It is the mother and head of all the churches of Rome and the world. On the left side of the piazza is the Scala Santa: according to tradition, it is the same that Jesus went up to the Praetorium of Pontius Pilate. In the right corner of the piazza is the Baptistery, built by Constantine, where it is said that he was baptized by San Silvestro.

Uncover the myths, mysteries and monuments of Rome’s early Christian history on a fascinating 3-hour tour of Rome’s ancient basilicas. Pay a visit to Rome’s oldest church, St. John at the Lateran; climb the Holy Stairs to the Sancta Sanctorum; and explore the underground temples of St. Clement's Basilica. Along the way, hear stories of Rome’s religious history and see rare artifacts like the table where Jesus and his disciples sat during the Last Supper and Michelangelo's Moses sculpture. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people, ensuring an intimate experience.

This tour includes the symbols of the Christianity, such the four most important Basilicas of Rome such St.Peter's Basilica

Rome is a city that is rich in history and has remained one of the most visited cities by Christians from around the globe. From Caesar and Pontius Pilate, to St. Paul and the Apostles, visitors will find that our Christian Rome Tour allows them to walk in the footsteps of the Saints. The Christian Rome Tour combines some of Rome’s most significant and incredible churches that have inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, with top historic sites, monuments, lively piazzas, and museums that you expect to see in the Eternal City for an exciting tour experience in Rome. Through this tour, you get the best of both worlds in one single day. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours) Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.

Rome is a city that is rich in history and has remained one of the most visited cities by Christians from around the globe. From Caesar and Pontius Pilate to St. Paul and the Apostles, visitors will find that our Christian Rome Tour allows them to walk in the footsteps of the Saints. The Christian Rome Tour combines some of Rome’s most significant and incredible churches that have inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, with top historic sites, monuments, lively piazzas, and museums that you expect to see in the Eternal City for an exciting tour experience in Rome. Through this tour, you get the best of both worlds in one single day. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). Italian laws permits only licensed tour guides to accompany guests on foot to sightsee. To comply with these strict laws, Driver will wait for you with the vehicle while you SELF TOUR.

With our 4 hours private Tour you will be able to discover both ancient side of Rome and the renaissance one. You will be accompanied by a private guide who escort you from the very beginning of your Tour, at Colosseum and then through the Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum. The second part of your Tour will be at St. Peter in Chains, where you will have the chance to see Michelangelo’s Moses

Join us on a journey through Christian Rome with its Basilicas, Churches and other sacred buildings for an unforgettable spiritual experience. Travel along the footsteps of Saint Peter and Paul, before arriving to the Catacombs, the underground burial chambers and the place of worship of the early Christians. Unique experience to learn about habits and traditions. This tour will offer a perspective of the ancient Rome you won’t experience in the city centre.

Explore a lesser-known side of Rome on a 2.5-hour, private walking tour through the district of Monti, where you’ll find a wealth of local culture and historic landmarks. Follow narrow, car-free lanes to churches with masterpiece artwork, medieval towers, and bustling plazas, as your guide shares stories about daily life, history, and more. This 2.5-hour Monti walking tour includes all entrance fees, is priced at a flat rate for up to 15 people, and offers the flexible, personal experience of a private guide.

Your guide will lead you through Rome's historic center, where the many layers of the city's history sit side-by-side and where literally hundreds of churches are to be found. You will visit five of these and discover the architectural and art styles as they have changed over the centuries. San Luigi dei Francesi, San Pietro in Vincoli, Sant'Ignazio, Santa Maria sopra Minerva and Santa Maria degli Angeli are churches not listed in the usual touristic itineraries, even if are considered some of the gems of Rome.

Rome is a city that is rich in history and has remained one of the most visited cities by Christians from around the globe. From Caesar and Pontius Pilate, to St. Paul and the Apostles, visitors will find that our Christian Rome Tour allows them to walk in the footsteps of the Saints. The Christian Rome Tour combines some of Rome’s most significant and incredible churches that have inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, with top historic sites, monuments, lively piazzas, and museums that you expect to see in the Eternal City for an exciting tour experience in Rome From the cruise port your tour will start with an easy and comfortable drive to Rome that will take approximately 90 minutes. During this time, your private driver will point out various points of interest along the way and answer any questions that you may have about your day. This is as Tour By Car with English Speaking Driver it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.