Rome: San Clemente Underground & Basilica Small Group Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

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Rome: San Clemente Underground & Basilica Small Group Tour
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Expert English speaking guide
  • Entrance Tickets to the Archeological Site of San Clemente (10 euro value)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Overview

A visit of the 12th century Basilica of San Clemente reveals a gleaming gold mosaic above the central apse. St. Clement's transformed over centuries from a private home that was the site of a secret Christian worship in the first century to an imposing basilica. What laid beneath the Basilica was unknown until 1860, when flooding led an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest and archaeologist into the levels beneath the basilica floor. Excavations are ongoing. Today, you can descend up to 100 feet underground over three levels. At the first level we will find a 4th century Basilica, long forgotten after the construction of the 12th century Basilica above. Underneath, find the remains of an ancient pagan Mitraic temple. Lower still, ruins of ancient Roman homes.

Meeting points

Meeting point is near St Clemente Basilica on the corner at Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 126 Please note the meeting point is an outdoor location and not an office. You guide will be waiting for you holding a sign with the EcoArt logo. The nearest metro stop is Line B ‘Colosseo’.

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Tour ends at St. Clement's Basilica at 4:30PM

Itinerary

  • Basilica of San Clemente

    Visit of the Basilica of San Clemente in Laterano and the archeological site.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Mitreo di San Clemente

    Part of the visit of the archeological site under the Basilica of S. Clemente.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for guests with mobility issues as the tour itinerary requires climbing and descending steps and well as walking on uneven terrain.

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“Best Tour Experience in Rome – Exploring the Basilica of San Clemente’s Layers of History!”

Published on Jan, 2025

We had an incredible experience touring the Basilica of San Clemente! Our guide, Mara, was exceptional—extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the site. Her enthusiasm brought the history of the place to life, making the tour both educational and engaging. The highlight was exploring the three distinct layers of history, from the 12th-century basilica to the 4th-century church below and finally the ancient Roman structures at the deepest level. Each floor offered a fascinating glimpse into a different time period, and Mara’s detailed explanations tied everything together beautifully. I highly recommend this tour for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to uncover the rich layers of Rome’s past!

Took this as our fist...

Published on Dec, 2024

Took this as our first tour of Rome with my wife and daughter (9). Ursus was our guide and really made the history come alive. There was only 4 of us in our group and there was very few people at the entire site so it felt like we had our own personalized tour. Very cool to go down through 3 layers of history and see incredible works of art up close and personal. Highly recommend

Amazing place!

Published on Dec, 2024

The place was awesome and our guide, Mara, simply fantastic. A must see while in Rome! Mara was knowledgeable and fun, showing us the best of this place in one hour!

Wonderful

Published on Nov, 2024

He was well versed and gave an excellent tour! I learned a significant amount of new information. Highly recommend this tour

For the history Buff - worth discovering

Published on Nov, 2024

Wonderful tour offered by a fantastic guide; informative, well explained, great interaction with visitors. For the history buff, Worth discovering. Truly enjoyed the visit.

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