San Clemente Underground and Colosseum Small Group Tour in Rome

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour stands out for its combination of expert storytelling, small-group attention, and exclusive insights that transform a simple visit into a truly immersive experience. Rather than offering a basic overview, your guide brings the site to life with engaging explanations, historical context, and fascinating details that most visitors never hear. You won’t just walk through the monument—you’ll understand its deeper meaning, its hidden symbolism, and the extraordinary events that shaped its history. The pace is relaxed, the atmosphere friendly, and the experience designed to make you feel connected to the place rather than rushed through it. Whether it’s your first time in Rome or you’re returning to explore it more deeply, this tour offers a richer, more personal way to discover one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

What's Included

Colosseum tickets
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Small group
Headsets
San Clemente Basilica underground tickets
Live guide
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Arch of Constantine

Meet your guide at the arch of costantine

End point
Basilica of San Clemente

Ticket Redemption Point

Arch of Constantine

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica of San Clemente

    Explore one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden treasures with a visit to the Basilica of San Clemente and its extraordinary underground layers. This unique complex offers a journey through nearly two thousand years of history, revealing how the city was built, transformed, and rebuilt over the centuries. Above ground, the 12th‑century basilica impresses with its stunning mosaics, marble decorations, and peaceful atmosphere. But the true wonder lies below: descending into the underground levels, you uncover a perfectly preserved 4th‑century church, ancient frescoes, and even the remains of a 1st‑century Roman building once used as a pagan sanctuary. As you walk through these atmospheric spaces, you experience the rare sensation of moving through time, witnessing the layers of faith, culture, and daily life that shaped Rome.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Colosseum

    Step into the ancient heart of Rome with a visit to the Colosseum, the city’s most iconic monument and one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Roman Empire. As you explore this extraordinary amphitheater, you’ll uncover the stories of gladiators, emperors, and citizens who once filled its massive stands. Your guide will bring the arena to life, explaining how spectacular games, battles, and public events were staged with astonishing engineering and theatrical skill. Walking through its arches and corridors, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the Colosseum was built, how it functioned, and why it remains such a powerful symbol of Rome’s history. From the impressive outer walls to the reconstructed arena floor and the views over the Roman Forum, every corner reveals a new layer of the city’s past. Visiting the Colosseum is an immersive experience that connects you directly with the energy, drama, and ingenuity of ancient Rome.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Roma Visite Guidate

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Religious Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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