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Mamertine Prison: Entry Ticket + Digital Audio Guide

A historical and archaeological treasure for over 3,000 years

Duration: 1h
Audio guide: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Provider: Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Access to the Mamertine Prison
Downloadable multingual audio guide

Jump back in time in the creepy innards of the Mamertine Prison and uncover the history of this spooky space. Skip the line and learn about the doings of Saint Peter and uncover the fate of shunned Roman emperors and kings, along with a special digital audio guide accompaniment.

He may have been a Saint, but Peter wasn't immune to imprisonment. Once inside Mamertine however, it's said that he made water spring from the rocks and used it to baptize other inmates, jailers and visitors!

There was just no holding him back.

Rather than be lowered into a cell through the ceiling like Peter and the shunned emperors and kings who also endured this gloomy place, you'll skip the line and take the stairs.

Enjoy an educational audio guide on the history of this fascinating part of Via dei Fori Imperiali, which is also the oldest prison in Rome!

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the ticket office at least 10 minutes before your chosen timeslot.
  • In order to obtain the audio guide for the Mamertine Prison, please download the Vatican&Rome App from AppStore or PlayStore

Getting There

  • Metro: Line B to Colosseum station + 10 minute walk
  • Bus: All lines to Piazza Venezia + 5 minute walk

Basilica of Saint Pudenziana

Friday
09:30 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 12:00, 15:00 - 18:00

Mamertine Prison

Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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