Rainbow Tour: the Secret Gay History of Rome
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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Torre del Papito
Meeting location.
5 minutesLargo di Torre Argentina
Learn about the death of Julius Caesar.
10 minutesMonumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
View of the Vittorio Emanuele building.
Basilica di Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Visit of the Basilica and tomb of Francesco Braccio.
30 minutesPiazza del Campidoglio
View of the city center of Rome.
Via dei Fori Imperiali
Walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali and learn about Julius Caesar and homosexuality in Ancient Rome.
20 minutesScalinata dei Borgia
Seen on our walk.
Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli 4/a
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.
30 minutesLudus Magnus
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.
20 minutesColosseum
Views over the colosseum.
10 minutesIncluded
- English-speaking, LGBTQ-friendly guide
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.