Rainbow Tour: the Secret Gay History of Rome

Rome, Italy

Experience Rating
    
icon3 hours  (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English
Overview

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.
  • Comprehensive tour of Rome's sites related to gay history
  • Drink/refreshment included on Gay Street
  • Personal attention from your guide in a group of 15 people or fewer
  • Intimate atmosphere in a small group and plenty of time for questions

English-speaking, LGBTQ-friendly guide
Drink/Refreshment on Gay Street
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities

Departure Point

Piazza dei Calcarari, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Departure Time

5:00 PM

Return Details

Coming Out, Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 8, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Torre del Papito
Meeting location.
Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Largo di Torre Argentina
Learn about the death of Julius Caesar.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Altare Della Patria
View of the Vittorio Emanuele building.
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Basilica di Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Visit of the Basilica and tomb of Francesco Braccio.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Piazza del Campidoglio
View of the city center of Rome.
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Via dei Fori Imperiali
Walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali and learn about Julius Caesar and homosexuality in Ancient Rome.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Scalinata dei Borgia
Seen on our walk.
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
San Pietro in Vincoli
Visit of the church where we'll find the relic of the chains that were said to bind St. Peter while he was imprisoned in Jerusalem as well as Michelangelo's Moses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Ludus Magnus
Gladiator school, located on Rome's Gay Street. Final stop where we'll enjoy a refreshment and the views over the ruins of the Gladiator School and the Colosseum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Colosseum
Views over the colosseum.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.

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