The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente
At a glance
The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente is a 1h 15m private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by City Walkers Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $227.91 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tickets, Radios and Headsets.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Uncover one of Rome’s best kept secret with a guided tour of the Basilica di San Clemente, a site that takes you on a journey through more than two thousand years of history.
Your experience begins outside the Basilica di San Clemente, located just steps away from the Colosseum.
On the ground level, you’ll explore the 12th-century basilica, famous for its richly decorated mosaics, marble floors, and frescoes. Admire the shimmering apse mosaic of the Tree of Life
Next, descend beneath the floor into the 4th-century church, where early Christian worshippers once gathered. The walls are still lined with faded frescoes depicting biblical scenes, saints, and symbols of the first centuries of Christianity in Rome.
Finally, continue deeper underground into the 1st-century Roman buildings, including a house and a temple dedicated to the mysterious god Mithras. Step inside the Mithraeum to see the altar where followers of the cult once performed their secret rituals.
What's included
What's included
- Tickets, Radios and Headsets
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 15m
Uncover one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden treasures with a guided tour of the Basilica di San Clemente, a site that takes you on a journey through more than two thousand years of history. In just 75 minutes, you’ll walk through three incredible layers stacked one on top of the other, each revealing a different chapter of the Eternal City’s past.
Your experience begins outside the Basilica di San Clemente, located just steps away from the Colosseum. Here you will meet your licensed guide, who will introduce the story of this unique monument before leading you inside.
On the ground level, you’ll explore the 12th-century basilica, famous for its richly decorated mosaics, marble floors, and frescoes. Admire the shimmering apse mosaic of the Tree of Life and discover how the medieval church was built directly on top of an earlier structure.
Meeting point
Meet us at Piazza di S. Clemente, in front of Basilica San Clemente. You will find City Walkers staff in bright blue t-shirts and sign.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Underground Rome Experience: San Clemente take?
The experience lasts about 1h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $227.91 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Tickets, Radios and Headsets.
Where does it start?
Meet us at Piazza di S. Clemente, in front of Basilica San Clemente. You will find City Walkers staff in bright blue t-shirts and sign.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
