Underground Rome: San Clemente Basilica Tour

4.4 (7 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

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.

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
  • Transportation not included
  • Food/Drinks not included

What to expect

  1. Basilica of San Clemente
    40m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. 45m
    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.
  3. Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
    50m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

Your guided tour ends at San Giovanni in Laterano Cathedral.

Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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