

Explore the hidden temples and relics of Rome's underground world on this unique walking tour. Discover the secrets of the city's ancient past, including the relics of crucifixion.
Explore the full itinerary for Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour in Rome, Italy. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Moderate.



Learn about the Emperor’s mother, St. Helena, and her pilgrimage to Jerusalem to recover the artifacts, safeguarded by the early underground church in the Holy Land. Among those, see the Holy Stairs, the original stairs of the praetorium which Jesus climbed at his judgment.

Finally, walk to the church built with earth brought from the Holy land, the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem and see the other Holy Relics secured by Helena including a nail from the Crucifixion, the walnut board Pontius Pilate put above the cross as well as the wood of the Cross Jesus was crucified on. See also fragments of the wall from the cave of the nativity in Bethlehem and two thorns of the crown of the Passion of Christ.