Rome Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo Tours and Tickets

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The Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is free to visit, as are many places of worship in Rome. However, the ancient Case Romane del Celio located underneath the church is a separate attraction and requires a ticket to visit. To see both sights on an underground Rome tour, it costs from US$115.

The earth beneath the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is believed to be the final resting place of saints John and Paul, hence its name. The 4th-century basilica was built on top of the Case Romane del Celio, ancient Roman residences where Emperor Julian allegedly buried the saints after executing them for their religious beliefs.

The Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is open every day from 8:30am–12:45pm and 2pm–5pm. Aim to visit when the ancient Case Romane del Celio beneath the basilica are also open, which is daily from 10am–4pm. While you don’t need a reservation to enter the church, it’s a good idea to book your timed visit to the Case Romane del Celio online.

You can walk to the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, located on Caelian Hill, from most of Rome’s ancient sights. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are within 15 minutes of the church on foot. To get there from another part of town, take the metro to the nearby Circo Massimo stop.

Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo is a short walk from the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the Basilica of San Clemente, known for its underground attractions. This church conceals 2,000-year-old ruins beneath its mosaic-filled interior. To uncover the hidden layers of history on Rome’s ancient hills, join an underground Rome tour.