St. Clemente Basilica Underground Hosted Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
At a Glance
Highlights
- Hosted entry to the functioning 12th-century basilica, known for its glittering golden mosaic apse.
- Descend to the 4th-century basilica beneath it, with preserved frescoes and early Christian worship spaces.
- Go further down to the Roman-era Mithraic temple, once used for clandestine pagan rites.
- Follow the visit with a structured multilingual audioguide, explaining how each layer reflects a different era of Roman faith and society.
Tour Details
This is a self-paced journey through three historical layers of Rome in one site, guided by a clear and engaging digital audioguide. Getting started Arrive at Basilica di San Clemente and show your voucher at the entrance. You’ll receive instructions to access and use the digital audioguide. No printed ticket needed.
Modest dress required (shoulders and knees covered). What to expect Basilica di San Clemente (12th century) A working church known for its golden mosaic apse and quiet, atmospheric chapels. 4th-Century Basilica (Underground Level 1) See preserved frescoes and early-Christian inscriptions that reflect Rome’s shift from pagan to Christian worship. Mithraic Temple (Underground Level 2) View the altar and chambers of the ancient cult of Mithras, hidden deep below the street level. Underground Water Channel Hear and see an active Roman-era water source still flowing beneath the city.
Wrapping up Return to ground level and exit from the basilica at your own pace. No fixed end time — stay as long as you wish within opening hours.
What's Included
- Access to St. Clemente's Basilica and its Underground (all underground levels)
- Hosted entry
- Multilingual audio guide
- Headsets
Not Included
- Food and drinks
Is This Tour Worth It?
This food & wine activity is rated at 2.5/5 across 6 reviews, priced from ~$23 per person, with free cancellation available.
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- +Free cancellation
- +4 items included
- +Booked through Headout
