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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Dive into Rome's hidden treasures with an Underground Tour of San Clemente, where history unfolds beneath your feet in this fascinating guided tour experience. Explore the beautiful three underground floors of a 12th-century Basilica and ancient site that remained undiscovered until a flood led to their discovery by an Irish Dominican priest over a century ago. Venture as deep as 100 feet into Rome's past even before excavations are complete, uncovering secrets from more than two millennia ago in this remarkable journey beneath the city’s surface.
Dive into Rome's hidden treasures with an Underground Tour of San Clemente, where history unfolds beneath your feet in this fascinating guided tour experience. Explore the beautiful three underground floors of a 12th-century Basilica and ancient site that remained undiscovered until a flood led to their discovery by an Irish Dominican priest over a century ago. Venture as deep as 100 feet into Rome's past even before excavations are complete, uncovering secrets from more than two millennia ago in this remarkable journey beneath the city’s surface.
With an English-speaking tour guide, explore the underground archaeological site of San Clemente Basilica.
Make your way to the lower floors to uncover 2000 years of history of this site which is one of Rome's hidden treasures located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum.
Be fascinated by the beautiful gold mosaics in St. Clement's Basilica.
Descend to the lowest levels of the excavations to find an old Mithraic temple and altar.
Entry to San Clemente Archeological Site
English-speaking tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Ancient underground chamber with visitors, San Clemente, Rome.
The 12th-century Basilica and the ancient site of San Clemente, two of Rome's hidden gems, are just a short distance from the Colosseum. Gasp in awe as you explore this location's three underground floors to learn about its more than 2,000-year history. The underground floors of the Basilica were undiscovered until 1860. If it wasn't for a flood in that year that prompted an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest and archaeologist to discover this space, it would have been undiscovered even today.
You can go 100 feet underground even if the excavations aren't finished yet. On the lower level is a basilica from the fourth century. When the 12th-century basilica above it was built, it had long been forgotten. Further down, there is an antique Mithraic temple with an 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.
Important Information
- This tour involves walking on uneven terrain and is not suitable for guests who are unable to walk or climb/descend stairs on their own.
Timings
- Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun: 3pm
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.
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