Visit is Rome’s oldest prison, Carcer Tullianum with this entrance ticket. Discover the secrets of this maximum security penitentiary for the enemies of Rome awaiting execution. See where it is said that the apostles Peter and Paul lived.

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Host or greeter: Italian, English, Spanish
Audio guide included: Italian, English, Spanish

Highlights

Discover the maximum security prison where the enemies of Rome were incarcerated
Admire the remarkable contrast of historical and artistic moments that occurred here
Use a multimedia device in Italian, English and Spanish to appreciate all the hidden artistic details of the Mamertine Prison

Full description

Enter the Carcer Tullianum, and see where Rome kept its enemies; those who entered this prison never survived. Use your multimedia guide to access interesting information about this prison and you journey though its dark halls. Stroll through the prison where enemies like Jugurtha, king of Numidia and Vercingetorix, the king of the Gauls defeated by Julius Caesar, lived their final days. While accessing facts and stories on your multimedia device. Experience the place where the followers of Catiline met their end, and where it is thought that Peter and Paul, as well as many other Christian martyrs, lived their last days.

Includes

Entrance to Carcer Tullianum
Use of a multimedia device in Italian, English and Spanish

Transportation
Tour guide

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc). Participants under 18 may also use a school photo ID. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Participants who do not comply with these requirements will be denied entry or asked to leave the theater
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts at Mamertine Prison in Rome.

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Important information

Not allowed

Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags

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3.8 /5

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Not spectacular, but like all underground sights in Rome, historically interesting. Apparently part of the only authentic prison in Rome; prison terms such as from the 'Enlightenment' to today did not exist. In addition, there is the legend of Peter and Paul... Right next to the Capitol, so worth a detour!

January 8, 2022

April 25, 2022

Sensational history, well enjoyed with audio guide. I recommend.

April 5, 2022

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Rome: Mamertime Prison Entrance Ticket with Multimedia Guide

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