Rainbow Tour: the Secret Gay History of Rome | La Vacanza Travel

Rainbow Tour: the Secret Gay History of Rome

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 3 hours
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

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: Area Sacra di Largo Argentina, Via di S. Nicola de' Cesarini, 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

Inclusions
  • English-speaking, LGBTQ-friendly guide

Exclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • 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
Departure Point

Piazza dei Calcarari, 00186 Roma RM, Italy


Departure Time

05:00 PM


Return Details

Coming Out, Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 8, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

lara06062016

06 Jun, 2022

Fabulous evening tour with Stefano. Learnt lots about the history of Rome and LGBT pioneers. Stefano was knowledgeable and fun and the time passed so quickly. Great to end the tour in a bar in the with the rest of the group and Stefano - felt like a night out with friends.

Nicholas_G

30 May, 2022

This tour was amazing! Our guide made the experience for us. He was very welcoming and knowledgable. I recommend this tour for solo travellers and groups alike. Great way to see the city and meet other people. This was the highlight of our time in Rome!

Charlesbukowski1995

12 Sep, 2020

I signed up for Rainbow tour of Rome and I had a great time. My guide Gian Marco was very knowledgeable and passionate about history of Rome.

StevieSA

27 Oct, 2019

I booked a few tours with La Vacanza Travel but this was my favourite! I've always heard and read about the secret lives of Rome's historical figures, and with this tour I could experience what their lives must have been like and how they gave expression to their "gayness" Our tour guide was astonishing- his knowledge of the history of Rome and the secret lives of its famous historical figures amazed us all! The people in the tour group was great too - straight friendly they made my straight friend feel welcome and shared laughter and banter with her! The tour takes place at sunset making it the ideal time for photography! This tour is a great opportunity to learn a different history of Rome, to make great new friends, and to see the sights with new eyes! I loved the tour!

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