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Basilica San Clemente: Underground Guided Tour

Discover the untold secrets of Rome's minor basilica

Duration: 1h 30mins
Max group size: 15
Skip the line
Live guide: English
Provider: EcoArt Travel
Registered address: Via Tunisi 13, 00192, Rome, IT
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What's included

Entrance to San Clemente archeological site
Guided tour

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important information

* This tour involves walking on uneven terrain and is not appropriate for those who cannot walk or climb stairs on their own * Shoulders and knees must be covered * Tour is in English

Meeting point

126 Via di San Giovanni in Laterano, 00184, Rome

  • Go beneath the Basilica of San Clemente, tracing Rome's transition from antiquity to the Middle Ages
  • Behold the golden mosaic of St. Clement's Basilica—a medieval wonder of beauty and symbolism
  • Descend below the surface through three subterranean layers that reveal over 2,000 years of history

Explore the 12th-century Basilica of San Clemente, an archaeological wonder near the Colosseum. Descend through three levels of subterranean mystery, each layer revealing over 2,000 years of intriguing history. The basilica boasts a gold mosaic that adds a shimmering glow to its central aisle.

Initially shrouded in mystery, the depths of San Clemente were uncovered in 1860 when a flood prompted an Irish Dominican priest and archaeologist to explore below. Ongoing excavations still unveil new secrets.

Descend a hundred feet, and the first level reveals a forgotten 4th-century basilica, overshadowed by the 12th-century basilica built above it.

Go deeper and find relics of an ancient Mithraic temple with its intact altar. Explore the skeletal remains of Roman houses, preserving a long-gone era. At the bottom, discover the underground spring that sparked the initial discovery.

  • Meet your guide at the meeting point
  • The guide will be waiting for you holding a sign with the "EcoArt" logo
  • Show your smartphone voucher to the guide
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Daniel,  Belgium Belgium
12 Apr 2024
Average
Although it is interesting , taking almost 2h is much too long. The guide knows a lot , but gave too long explanations , which means that at the end almost nobody was still listening.
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Anonymous
06 May 2024
Excellent
We are Japanese people but we are enjoyed this tour.
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Andrea,  Austria Austria
22 May 2024
Excellent
Unsere Führerin Gina war großartig! Sie war überaus engagiert, freundlich und hatte immer alles im Blick. Von ihrem unglaublichen Wissen konnte man soviel lernen, da sie eine sehr klare...
Unsere Führerin Gina war großartig! Sie war überaus engagiert, freundlich und hatte immer alles im Blick. Von ihrem unglaublichen Wissen konnte man soviel lernen, da sie eine sehr klare strukturierte Vortragsweise hatte und auf jede Frage einging. Diese Führung wurde durch Gina ein wirklich ganz besonderes Erlebnis, und wir waren immerhin 6 Wochen durchgehend in Roms kulturellen Stätten um diese kennen zu lernen und zu studieren. Bitte verlangt Gina oder freut euch wenn ihr sie zugewiesen bekommt! Andrea und Martin aus Wien, Österreich
Underground Tour of Basilica San Clemente

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