Underground Rome: San Clemente Basilica Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Rome's underground on a small-group guided tour of hidden basilicas, medieval masterpieces, and ancient sanctuaries. Meet your expert guide at the Basilica of San Clemente, near the Colosseum. Admire its magnificent 12th-century mosaics, then descend underground to discover an early Christian basilica and an ancient Roman temple. Continue to the Basilica and Monastery of the Four Crowned Saints (Quattro Santi Coronati), a peaceful medieval sanctuary renowned for its extraordinary frescoes and historic architecture. Conclude at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the oldest papal basilica in the Western world. Discover its remarkable history and importance to Christianity. With expert insights, explore how Roman civilization, religion, art, and architecture have evolved over 2,000 years. Perfect for culturally curious travelers seeking an intimate alternative to Rome’s busiest attractions, this tour reveals treasures often overlooked by conventional itineraries.
Inclusions
What's included
- Small Group Guided Tour
- For peace of mind you will receive guide's name and phone number the night before the tour.
- St. Clement's Basilica Admission Tickets
What's not
- Transportation not included
- Food/Drinks not included
Itinerary
A true slice of Rome's Archaeological Lasagna, Saint Clement's Basilica has for centuries preserved ancient layers of Rome. Hidden far beneath the street level lies one of Italy's most important archaeological sites.
Your next stop is the Basilica and Monastery of the Four Crowned Saints (Quattro Santi Coronati). Explore the intricate details of this magnificent ancient church with your small group.
Think Saint Peter's Basilica is the most important church in Rome? Well, think again. Follow your passionate guide to the last stop on this fascinating walking tour: Rome's Cathedral, Saint John in Lateran.
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
- Meet your guide in front of the main entrance. You will see a staircase leading down to the entrance situated below the street level. For your convenience, you will receive the guide's name and number the night before the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- E & D Guided Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers who suffer from claustrophobia.
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 58% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2908 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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