Rome San Clemente Hidden Basilicas Underground Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Go beyond Rome's most famous landmarks and discover the city's hidden layers on a carefully designed smallgroup walking tour. Visit remarkable basilicas before descending into the archaeological complex of San Clemente. Your journey begins at Santa Maria Maggiore, before continuing to Santa Prassede, home to Byzantine mosaics and the column traditionally associated with Christ's flagellation. At San Martino ai Monti, descend beneath the church to explore the remains of one of Rome's earliest Christian places of worship. Stroll across the Oppian Hill for a unique perspective of the Colosseum before reaching the Basilica of San Clemente. With entrance tickets included, explore its archaeological levels: the 12th-century basilica, the 4th-century church below, and the ancient Roman buildings, including a preserved Mithraic temple. Please be aware that some churches may close without prior notice, for reasons entirely beyond our control.
Inclusions
What's included
- San Clemente Entry Ticket Included
Itinerary
Discover the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of Rome's four Papal Basilicas and the city's most important church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Hear the fascinating legend of the Miracle of the Snow, which inspired the basilica's foundation.
Step inside the Basilica of Santa Prassede, one of Rome's best-preserved early Christian churches. Learn about its remarkable Byzantine mosaics and the history of this hidden gem, just a short walk from Santa Maria Maggiore.
Explore the fascinating underground levels of the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti and uncover one of Rome's oldest Christian worship sites, built upon ancient Roman house remains.
Enjoy a unique perspective of the majestic Colosseum from Oppian Hill, where you can capture unforgettable photos far from the usual postcard views.
Conclude your journey at the Basilica of San Clemente, where your included entrance ticket grants access to one of Rome's most extraordinary archaeological sites. Explore three remarkable layers of history, from a 12th-century basilica to a 4th-century church and the remains of an ancient Roman temple and street beneath.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, beneath the column in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Hili Travel s.r.l.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4070 of 8352.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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