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San Clemente Underground Tour

including the Basilica
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€ 59.00
191 reviews

Discover one of Rome’s hidden gems on a guided tour of the Basilica and archaeological site of San Clemente. Explore three underground levels and uncover over 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

Discover one of Rome’s hidden gems on a guided tour of the Basilica and archaeological site of San Clemente. Explore three underground levels and uncover over 2,000 years of history beneath the city streets.

Visit the beautiful 12th-century Basilica before descending to the remains of a forgotten 4th-century church and an ancient Mithraic temple with its original altar. Learn how these fascinating underground ruins were discovered in 1860 after a flood led an Irish Dominican priest and archaeologist to uncover the hidden levels below.

At the deepest level, see the underground spring that caused the discovery and explore the remains of ancient Roman homes, carefully excavated and remarkably preserved. A unique experience away from Rome’s more crowded attractions.

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
Mario_O

Viator 18 Jun, 2026

Great tour even better tour guide

It was educational and fantastic GianLuca was the best guide intelligent knowledgeable and very funny My cousin and I had our picture taken with him since we always wanted to remember him

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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
Sara_L
Viator
02 Jul, 2023
A sliver of history

Great tour of the current San Clemente and its underground wonders This was a glimpse of the stretch of ages past from the point of view of a single location We had an excellent guide Riccardo who is a church historian with so much knowledge to share

noisettep2021
TripAdvisor
26 Nov, 2022
The mysterious San Clemente, source of the Ancient Rome

12 years ago I lived for 1 year in Rome and I did the tour with my parents. It was a secret tip, from a friend, a Brazilian lady. The church and his history marked me with the story. Years later, revisiting Rome with a person very dear to me, and also his first visit to Italy, I thought that this little treasure is something to share this time. And it was worth it! Our guide, Rodrigo, was wonderful! He was so passionated, so detailed in the story. He inspired us to visit the underdog church, not even to be found nor read in my book about Rome, the Quatro Coronati. And San Giovanni in Laterano. Thank you so much for this tips, for this wonderful experience. Unforgettable!

Roos4669
TripAdvisor
14 Nov, 2022
Great tour to see the old Rome

Very interesting tour with great guide through San Clemente. Tour was with a very small group so a lot Roos4669of opportunity to ask questions and hear and see everything. Guide was great, very patiently answered all the questions and told a lot about all the history of the church and the acient Rome.

Shirley_Y
Viator
24 Oct, 2022
Little known but well worth the trip!

Our tour guide—— The amazing layers of construction—- Close to the Coloseum— Not a crowded tour—- Unusual——

Gunel I
TripAdvisor
24 Oct, 2022
Great tour and knowledgeable guide

I really enjoyed going back in time inside the church and learning interesting and valuable information. Our tour guide explained everything carefully, down to the details. thanks Ricardo

4.9
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