Rainbow Tour: the Secret Gay History of Rome
Learn about Ancient and modern Roman history as only a gay-friendly guide can tell it!
Your tour begins at the spot where Julius Caesar was betrayed and killed. Then, walk along the imperial Forum - the political and social heart of the Roman Empire. Learn about Julius Caesar and how homosexuality was viewed socially in Ancient Rome.
At the Capitoline Hill, climb 124 marble steps to reach the Basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli where we'll come across a lesser known sight: the simple tomb of Michelangelo's young lover.
From here, you'll walk over to "Opium Hill" where you will visit the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. Inside, encounter one of Michelangelo's most celebrated sculptures: the horned Moses.
Finally, stop for a drink with your group (own expense) at a famous gay pub on Rome's "Gay Street" while enjoying the view of the Ludus Magnus -- the ruins of the Gladiator school.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Torre del Papito, Fra Via Florida e Via di S. Nicola de’ Cesarini, Rome Italy
Meeting location.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Largo di Torre Argentina, 00186 Rome Italy
Learn about the death of Julius Caesar.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Venezia, 00186 Rome Italy
View of the Vittorio Emanuele building.
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Scala Dell'Arce Capitolina 12, 00186 Rome Italy
Visit of the Basilica and tomb of Francesco Braccio.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome Italy
View of the city center of Rome.
Stop At: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Rome Italy
Walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali and learn about Julius Caesar and homosexuality in Ancient Rome.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Scalinata dei Borgia, Piazza di San Francesco di Paola, 3371, 00184 Rome Italy
Seen on our walk.
Stop At: Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli 4/a, 00184 Rome Italy
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
Stop At: Ludus Magnus, Piazza del Colosseo Via Labicana, Rome Italy
Gladiator school, located on Rome's Gay Street. Final stop where you can enjoy a refreshment (own expense) and the views over the ruins of the Gladiator School and the Colosseum.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
Views over the colosseum.
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- English-speaking, LGBTQ-friendly guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
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