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San Clemente Underground Tour

including the Basilica
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€ 49.00
104 reviews

Just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, you will find one of Rome’s hidden gems, the 12th-century Basilica and the archeological site of San Clemente. Visit this incredible.. Read more

  • Descend 100 feet underground in the Basilica of San Clemente

  • Visit an the ancient mithraic temple hidden at the lowest level of the excavations

  • Admire one of the most beautiful Mosaics in the world

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Children
(8 - 16)
09 january 2023
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San Clemente Underground Tour

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About the tour

Just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, you will find one of Rome’s hidden gems, the 12th-century Basilica and the archeological site of San Clemente. Visit this incredible place and navigate three underground levels which uncover over 2,000 years of history. The Basilica reveals a sparkling gold mosaic in the central nave. What lies beneath the Basilica remained a secret until 1860 when a flood led an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest and archaeologist to discover the levels beneath.

Today, the excavations are still not complete but you can descend 100 feet underground. At the first level is a 4th-century Basilica, which was long forgotten after the construction of the 12th-century Basilica above. Further down are the remains of an ancient pagan Mithraic temple, complete with an altar. Past the temple are the ruins of ancient Roman homes. All of this is incredibly preserved and was painstakingly excavated. At the lowest level, discover the underground spring which caused the chaos that led to the underground discovery.

Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

1.5 hours - departure 3:00PM

English

what’s included
  • English-speaking Tour Leader
  • Entrance fee to San Clemente Archeological Site
what’s excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
kylercook

TripAdvisor 21 Feb, 2025

Amazing

We loved the tour we took of San Clemente Basilica and the underground ruins below it We learned so much It was a beautiful church with so much history hidden We were a group of 5 so the tour was just us and we all thoroughly enjoyed the personal attention to detail and answerd all our questions The explanations of what we were seeing and the reasons for the ruins being buried were very interesting And the religious history of Saint Clement added much to the tour Immediately after the tour my wife told me that was my favorite tour Thank you for the service

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Itinerary

Starting Point

Meeting point is near S. Clemente Basilica, at the corner located at Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 126. Please note the meeting point is an outdoor location and not an office, and the address given is indicative. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.

The nearest metro stop is Line B ‘Colosseo’.

Ending Point

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

You meet with your guide close to the St. Clement's Basilica entrance. You will enter the church and descend into the underground, exploring. After, you will visit the main church and admire the mosaics and frescoes.

Additional information


  • We recommend the use of comfortable shoes
  • Something to cover shoulders and knees for entrance into churches.

Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

  • We are unfortunately unable to accomodate guests with wheelchairs.
  • Guests must be able to climb and descend stairs on their own.


  • A paying adult must accompany all minors under 17 years of age.
  • Children 7 and under can join for free.
  • 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.

In order to be eligible for a full refund your tour must be modified/cancelled by e-mail (info@ecoarttravel.com) no less than 24 hours before your scheduled departure time.

Reviews
kylercook
TripAdvisor
21 Feb, 2025
Amazing

We loved the tour we took of San Clemente Basilica and the underground ruins below it We learned so much It was a beautiful church with so much history hidden We were a group of 5 so the tour was just us and we all thoroughly enjoyed the personal attention to detail and answerd all our questions The explanations of what we were seeing and the reasons for the ruins being buried were very interesting And the religious history of Saint Clement added much to the tour Immediately after the tour my wife told me that was my favorite tour Thank you for the service

Kyler_C
Viator
16 Feb, 2025
My wifes favorite tour

So much history here We thoroughly enjoyed the experience Our guide Im sorry but Im horrible with names of i dont write them down was a terrific source of information on the not only the history of the building but also the causes that create the multiple layers of structures and how they support each other This was my wifes favorite tour weve taken of Rome so far

Witold B
TripAdvisor
01 Feb, 2025
Ancient quelle

Three levels of old Rome baroque early Christian and ancient Its worth going undergroundAt the very bottom you will discover a source of clean water from an ancient Roman aqueduct

985rupak
TripAdvisor
16 Jan, 2025
Best Tour Experience in Rome Exploring the Basilica of San Clementes Layers of History

We had an incredible experience touring the Basilica of San Clemente Our guide Mara was exceptionalextremely 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 12thcentury basilica to the 4thcentury church below and finally the ancient Roman structures at the deepest level Each floor offered a fascinating glimpse into a different time period and Maras detailed explanations tied everything together beautifully I highly recommend this tour for history enthusiasts and anyone looking to uncover the rich layers of Romes past

Tyler_W
Viator
19 Dec, 2024
Took this as our fist

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

4.9
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