Underground Tour of San Clemente, Rome
Underground Tour of San Clemente, Rome
Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)
1.5 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Rome's hidden wonders with the Underground Tour of San Clemente, where history unfolds beneath your feet in this fascinating guided experience. Explore over two millennia of stories within the Basilica and ancient site of San Clemente, just a stone's throw from the Colosseum. This journey takes you as far down as 100 feet underground to discover layers of history that remained hidden until their discovery by an Irish Dominican priest in 1860 following a flood.
Explore Rome's hidden wonders with the Underground Tour of San Clemente, where history unfolds beneath your feet in this fascinating guided experience. Explore over two millennia of stories within the Basilica and ancient site of San Clemente, just a stone's throw from the Colosseum. This journey takes you as far down as 100 feet underground to discover layers of history that remained hidden until their discovery by an Irish Dominican priest in 1860 following a flood.
Explore Rome’s historical depths with Your Experience The Underground Tour of San Clemente, featuring a guide who speaks English.
Uncover the long history spanning two millennia at this archaeological marvel located near the Colosseum in just a short walk from one of Italy's most famous landmarks.
Marvel at the exquisite gold mosaics adorning St. Clement’s Basilica during your visit to San Clemente, Rome.
Explore deeper into the ancient site where you’ll discover an old Mithraic temple and altar hidden within its lowest excavated levels.
Admission to the San Clemente Archeological Site
Use of an English-speaking tour guide
Hotel collection and return service
Tips
Ancient underground chamber with visitors, San Clemente, Rome.
Your Experience
Nestled just a short distance from the Colosseum in Rome lies the 12th-century Basilica of San Clemente and its ancient site. These two hidden treasures offer more than 2,000 years of history spread across three underground floors that were only discovered in 1860 following a flood. This event led an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest, who was also an archaeologist, to uncover the space.
Explore up to 100 feet below ground even though excavations are ongoing. The lowest level features a fourth-century basilica, which had been forgotten by the time a new basilica was constructed above it in the 12th century. Deeper still lies a Mithraic temple from antiquity with its altar.
San Clemente Basilica's ornate apse mosaic in Rome, featuring religious iconography.
Facade of San Clemente Basilica in Rome, entrance to the underground tour.
Ancient underground chamber with visitors, San Clemente, Rome.
San Clemente Basilica's ornate apse mosaic in Rome, featuring religious iconography.
Facade of San Clemente Basilica in Rome, entrance to the underground tour.
Courtyard of Basilica di San Clemente, Rome with columns and central fountain.
Your Experience: Be aware that the Underground Tour of San Clemente in Rome involves traversing uneven ground. It's not recommended for those who cannot navigate stairs independently.
Tour Schedule: Available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 3 PM.
Mosaic ceiling in San Clemente Basilica, Rome, featuring intricate religious artwork.
Courtyard of Basilica di San Clemente, Rome with columns and central fountain.
Mosaic ceiling in San Clemente Basilica, Rome, featuring intricate religious artwork.
Book your visit in advance as tours are available only on Thursdays through Sundays at 3pm to avoid missing out due to limited slots.
If you're visiting multiple attractions, consider starting with the Colosseum and then heading over to San Clemente Basilica since it's nearby.
Be prepared for uneven terrain as walking is required; this tour isn't suitable for those who have difficulty climbing or descending stairs independently.
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