Caelian Hill (Celio) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Caelian Hill (Celio). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Rome Highlights by Golf Cart: Private Tour

• Rome: Underground Secrets and Mysteries Private Tour

• Rome Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Colosseum/Ancient Rome Tour

The ancient Roman neighborhood of Caelian Hill is free to visit on your own, but exploring on a tour will give you insights about its history and cover the area’s main sights. Golf cart tours cover the most ground and start at US$200, while private tours of Caelian Hill’s underground sites cost US$349.

There are several attractions worth visiting on Caelian Hill. Most famous is the Basilica of San Clemente and its underground archaeological treasures, and the Roman Houses of Celio (Case Romane del Celio). The Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo, Basilica dei Santi Quattro Coronati, and Basilica dei San Giovanni e Paolo are also must-see attractions.

As its name suggests, Caelian Hill is set on a slope, so some of the steeper streets can pose a challenge for visitors using a wheelchair. Though the main attractions are located in a relatively compact area, the easiest way to get around the neighborhood is on a golf cart or tuk-tuk tour.

The closest Metro stop to Caelian Hill is along Line B (Colosseo); from there, it’s a short uphill walk to the Caelian Hill neighborhood. Alternatively, take tram Line 3 to the Parco Celio stop at the very top of the hill and work your way down.

Yes, the bustling urban neighborhood of Caelian Hill is brimming with casual trattorias, more elegant restaurants, and a variety of other dining and drinking options. Caelian Hill’s convenient proximity to the Colosseum and Roman Forum makes it an ideal spot for a snack or meal before or after touring the ruins.