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The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $227 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 22 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Walkers Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet us at Piazza di S. Clemente, in front of Basilica San Clemente. You will find City Walkers staff in bright blue t-shirts and sign.
Description
Uncover one of Rome’s best kept secret with a guided tour of the Basilica di San Clemente, a site that takes you on a journey through more than two thousand years of history. Your experience begins outside the Basilica di San Clemente, located just steps away from the Colosseum. On the ground level, you’ll explore the 12th-century basilica, famous for its richly decorated mosaics, marble floors, and frescoes. Admire the shimmering apse mosaic of the Tree of Life Next, descend beneath the floor into the 4th-century church, where early Christian worshippers once gathered. The walls are still lined with faded frescoes depicting biblical scenes, saints, and symbols of the first centuries of Christianity in Rome. Finally, continue deeper underground into the 1st-century Roman buildings, including a house and a temple dedicated to the mysterious god Mithras. Step inside the Mithraeum to see the altar where followers of the cult once performed their secret rituals.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $227
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Basilica of San Clemente
Uncover one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden treasures with a guided tour of the Basilica di San Clemente, a site that takes you on a journey through more than two thousand years of history. In just 75 minutes, you’ll walk through three incredible layers stacked one on top of the other, each revealing a different chapter of the Eternal City’s past. Your experience begins outside the Basilica di San Clemente, located just steps away from the Colosseum. Here you will meet your licensed guide, who will introduce the story of this unique monument before leading you inside. On the ground level, you’ll explore the 12th-century basilica, famous for its richly decorated mosaics, marble floors, and frescoes. Admire the shimmering apse mosaic of the Tree of Life and discover how the medieval church was built directly on top of an earlier structure.
What's included
Included
Tickets, Radios and Headsets
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
22 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Rated higher than 79% of 2,301 reviewed tours in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente take?
The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente cost?
Prices start at $227 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet us at Piazza di S. Clemente, in front of Basilica San Clemente. You will find City Walkers staff in bright blue t-shirts and sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by City Walkers Tours.
Reviews(22)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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