San Clemente Underground and Basilica Semi Private Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step beneath the streets of Rome and discover nearly 2,000 years of history on this San Clemente Underground & Basilica Semi-Private Tour. Begin inside the magnificent 12th-century Basilica of San Clemente, famous for its dazzling golden apse mosaic and medieval artwork. Descend to the remarkably preserved 4th-century Early Christian basilica, then continue deeper into the remains of an ancient Roman neighborhood dating back to the 1st century AD. Walk through ancient streets, admire original frescoes, discover a former Roman residence, and visit one of the world's best-preserved Mithraic temples while your guide reveals the fascinating transformation of Rome from a pagan empire to the center of Christianity. With a maximum of 10 participants, this semi-private tour offers a relaxed atmosphere, personalized tour, and plenty of opportunities to ask questionsperfect for travelers looking to experience one of Rome's most captivating hidden gems away from the crowds.
Inclusions
What's included
- Government Fees
- entrance tickets
- guided tour
What's not
- Bottled water
- Meals
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Step inside the magnificent 12th-century Basilica of San Clemente, one of Rome's finest medieval churches, and admire its glittering golden apse mosaic, Cosmatesque marble floor, and beautiful frescoes. Descend into the 4th-century Early Christian basilica, one of Rome's earliest public churches, where remarkably preserved frescoes and the famous Legend of Saint Clement reveal the birth of Christian Rome. Continue deeper into the underground archaeological excavations to explore a 1st-century AD Roman neighborhood, including ancient streets, noble residences, and a natural spring that still flows today. Discover the remarkable Temple of Mithras (Mithraeum), one of the world's best-preserved sanctuaries dedicated to the mysterious Roman cult of Mithras. Travel through nearly 2,000 years of history as your expert guide uncovers the transformation of Rome from a pagan empire into the heart of Christianity.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will wait for you in front of the entrance of the Basilica 15 min before.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Rome Tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- clasutrofobic people
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 49% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2765 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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