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Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour
(11) Reviews
Rome
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A dress code is required to enter all the churches: knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
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PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
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To download and use the app, we recommend using a smartphone produced in 2020 or later.
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Headphones are recommended for optimal audio quality — bring your own.
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Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover one of Rome’s most captivating hidden gems with a self-guided audio tour of the Basilica of San Clemente and its extraordinary archaeological excavations. Just steps from the Colosseum, this site unveils over 2,000 years of history, layered beneath your feet. With your audio guide, explore freely and at your own pace. Begin in the magnificent 12th-century basilica, where shimmering mosaics and medieval frescoes adorn the walls. Then venture below to a 4thcentury Christian basilica and, even deeper, an atmospheric Mithraeum — a pagan temple used for ancient rituals. Wander through ancient rooms and passageways, marvel at the preserved ruins, and imagine life in Rome across the centur...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit of the Third Level - Archaeological Excavations, including the ancient Mithraeum
Visit of the Upper Basilica of San Clemente (12th century)
Audio guide app available in: English - Spanish - French - German - Italian
Audio guide app with 22 listening points to explore the site in depth
Visit of the First Basilica level (4th century)
Skip-the-line ticket for the archaeological site
Food & Drink unless specified
Gratuities
Transportation from/to the attraction
Tour guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Labicana, 96
The meeting point is at our travel agency, located at:
Via Labicana 96, Rome — just a few steps from San Clemente Basilica and the Colosseum.
Our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you at the agency and assist you before and after your tour begins.
Return
Piazza di San Clemente
Itinerary
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Basilica of San Clemente
The Basilica of San Clemente is one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden gems, a true time capsule layered with over two millennia of history. Just a short walk from the Colosseum, this site allows visitors to descend through three distinct levels of Roman life. The 12th-century upper basilica features beautiful medieval frescoes and stunning mosaics.
Beneath it lies a 4th-century Christian basilica, its faded yet evocative frescoes telling stories of early Christianity. Descend further and you’ll find a 1st-century Roman house and an extraordinary Mithraeum, a temple dedicated to the god Mithras, complete with an altar and intricate carvings.
As you explore these underground chambers, you witness the city’s evolution from pagan worship to Christian devotion. The site’s intimate, mysterious atmosphere offers a unique glimpse into Rome’s layered past.
San Clemente is a must-visit for those eager to experience Rome’s rich, multi-layered history, where every stone whispers ancient stories.
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Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour
(11) Reviews
Rome
About
Discover one of Rome’s most captivating hidden gems with a self-guided audio tour of the Basilica of San Clemente and its extraordinary archaeological excavations. Just steps from the Colosseum, this site unveils over 2,000 years of history, layered beneath your feet. With your audio guide, explore freely and at your own pace. Begin in the magnificent 12th-century basilica, where shimmering mosaics and medieval frescoes adorn the walls. Then venture below to a 4thcentury Christian basilica and, even deeper, an atmospheric Mithraeum — a pagan temple used for ancient rituals. Wander through ancient rooms and passageways, marvel at the preserved ruins, and imagine life in Rome across the centur...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit of the Third Level - Archaeological Excavations, including the ancient Mithraeum
Visit of the Upper Basilica of San Clemente (12th century)
Audio guide app available in: English - Spanish - French - German - Italian
Audio guide app with 22 listening points to explore the site in depth
Visit of the First Basilica level (4th century)
Skip-the-line ticket for the archaeological site
Food & Drink unless specified
Gratuities
Transportation from/to the attraction
Tour guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Labicana, 96
The meeting point is at our travel agency, located at:
Via Labicana 96, Rome — just a few steps from San Clemente Basilica and the Colosseum.
Our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you at the agency and assist you before and after your tour begins.
