Underground Rome: San Clemente Basilica Tour

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(6 reviews)
Rome, Italy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Rome's underground on a small-group guided tour of hidden basilicas, medieval masterpieces, and ancient sanctuaries.

Meet your expert guide at the Basilica of San Clemente, near the Colosseum. Admire its magnificent 12th-century mosaics, then descend underground to discover an early Christian basilica and an ancient Roman temple.

Continue to the Basilica and Monastery of the Four Crowned Saints (Quattro Santi Coronati), a peaceful medieval sanctuary renowned for its extraordinary frescoes and historic architecture.

Conclude at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the oldest papal basilica in the Western world. Discover its remarkable history and importance to Christianity.

With expert insights, explore how Roman civilization, religion, art, and architecture have evolved over 2,000 years.

Perfect for culturally curious travelers seeking an intimate alternative to Rome’s busiest attractions, this tour reveals treasures often overlooked by conventional itineraries.

What's Included

Small Group Guided Tour
For peace of mind you will receive guide's name and phone number the night before the tour.
St. Clement's Basilica Admission Tickets
Transportation not included
Food/Drinks not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza di San Clemente

Meet your guide in front of the main entrance. You will see a staircase leading down to the entrance situated below the street level. For your convenience, you will receive the guide's name and number the night before the tour.

End point
Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano

Your guided tour ends at San Giovanni in Laterano Cathedral.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica of San Clemente

    A true slice of Rome's Archaeological Lasagna, Saint Clement's Basilica has for centuries preserved ancient layers of Rome. Hidden far beneath the street level lies one of Italy's most important archaeological sites.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Basilica e Monastero Agostiniano Santi Quattro Coronati

    Your next stop is the Basilica and Monastery of the Four Crowned Saints (Quattro Santi Coronati). Explore the intricate details of this magnificent ancient church with your small group.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

    Think Saint Peter's Basilica is the most important church in Rome? Well, think again. Follow your passionate guide to the last stop on this fascinating walking tour: Rome's Cathedral, Saint John in Lateran.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free

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
  • Not recommended for travellers who suffer from claustrophobia.
Supplied by E & D Guided Tours

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Half-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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