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Highlights

  • Step into Mamertine Prison, also known as Carcer Tullianum, one of Rome’s oldest surviving prisons beneath the streets of the city.
  • Explore the ancient chambers where figures like Jugurtha, King of Numidia, and Vercingetorix, King of Gaul, were held captive.
  • Discover the prison’s Roman history and stories of political prisoners, executions, and early Christian traditions with a virtual audio guide.
  • Explore at your own pace with an audio guide available in 6 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
  • Visit the site associated with the followers of Catiline and the traditions linking it to Apostles Peter and Paul.

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Relief sculpture depicting a biblical scene at Mamertine Prison, Rome.
Mamertine Prison entrance in Rome with historical architecture.
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Step inside Mamertine Prison, one of Rome’s oldest underground sites, and explore its ancient chambers with a virtual audio guide that brings its history, prisoners, and legends to life.

Getting started

Head to Mamertine Prison and present your ticket voucher along with a valid photo ID at the entrance. After ticket validation, begin your self-guided visit with the virtual audio guide.

What to expect

Mamertine Prison (Carcer Tullianum)

Explore one of ancient Rome’s oldest prisons, originally known as Carcer Tullianum, located beneath the Capitoline Hill and known for its connection to Roman history.

Ancient prison chambers

Walk through the underground chambers where prisoners such as Jugurtha, King of Numidia, and Vercingetorix, King of Gaul, were held captive.

Roman history and legends

Learn about the political conflicts, executions, and traditions linked to the prison, including stories associated with the followers of Catiline and early Christian figures.

Virtual audio guide

Discover the history of Mamertine Prison at your own pace with a virtual audio guide available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to Carcer Tullianum
  • Multilingual audio guide in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese
  • Transportation
  • Tour guide

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Mamertine Prison, originally known as Carcer Tullianum, served as Rome’s oldest prison and maximum-security penitentiary for enemies awaiting execution.

Notable prisoners included Jugurtha, the King of Numidia, Vercingetorix, the King of Gauls, who both met their end here after being defeated by Julius Caesar.

The virtual audio guide is accessible in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

No, the prison is not accessible to those with mobility impairments.

You can access the virtual audio guide via an app available on the App Store or Play Store.

No, the entry tickets do not include a guided tour; only self-guided exploration is offered with staff assistance and virtual audio guide support.

The virtual audio guide provides information about all the fascinating facts and stories of the prison, including historical events associated with it.

Followers of Catiline also faced execution here, as did several Christian martyrs who lived out their final days in this historic site.

The ticket includes entry to Mamertine Prison and access to a virtual audio guide available in six languages, along with service and assistance by staff.

To fully experience your visit, use the virtual audio guide for detailed historical insights about Mamertine Prison while exploring its significant past on a self-guided tour with available staff assistance.

The virtual audio guide is available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. The Mamertine Prison is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.

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