Underground Tour of San Clemente, Rome
At a Glance
Highlights
- With an English-speaking tour guide, explore the underground archaeological site of San Clemente Basilica.
- Make your way to the lower floors to uncover 2000 years of history of this site which is one of Rome's hidden treasures located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum.
- Be fascinated by the beautiful gold mosaics in St. Clement's Basilica.
- Descend to the lowest levels of the excavations to find an old Mithraic temple and altar.
Tour Details
The 12th-century Basilica and the ancient site of San Clemente, two of Rome's hidden gems, are just a short distance from the Colosseum. Gasp in awe as you see this location's three underground floors to learn about its more than 2,000-year history. The underground floors of the Basilica were undiscovered until 1860. If it wasn't for a flood in that year that prompted an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest and archaeologist to see this space, it would have been undiscovered even today.
You can go 100 feet underground even if the excavations aren't finished yet. On the lower level is a basilica from the fourth century. When the 12th-century basilica above it was built, it had long been forgotten. Further down, there is an antique Mithraic temple with an altar.
What's Included
- Entry to San Clemente Archeological Site
- English-speaking tour guide
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Is This Tour Worth It?
This food & wine activity is highly rated at 4.6/5 across 5 reviews, running 1 hour 30 minutes from ~$64 per person, with free cancellation available.
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- +Outstanding rating: 4.6/5
- +Free cancellation
- +Booked through Headout
