Exclusive Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Small-Group Tour – VIP Entrance
Exclusive Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Small-Group Tour – VIP Entrance
Rome, Italy
Tour Rating
2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Discover some of Rome's hidden treasures on this small-group tour that takes you from the arenas of the ancient republic to the sublime art of the High Renaissance. Admire sacred relics and an unfinished masterpiece by Michelangelo at San Pietro in Vincoli church, and see where gladiators prepared for battle at the Ludus Magnus near the Colosseum. Then, take an underground archaeological tour through millennia of Roman history at the multi-layered Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano.
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
What's Included
Skip the Line entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Basilica of San Clemente
Officially licensed and archaeologists/art historian English-speaking guide
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over the 8 people)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Via della Polveriera, 8, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Return Details
Piazza di San Clemente, Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
Itinerary
Stop At:
San Pietro in Vincoli
Begin your journey near the Colosseum and take a pleasant walk through the surrounding neighborhood. In a delightful little piazza off Via Cavour, you will find the church of San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains). The church houses an important relic, the two sets of chains that bound St. Peter when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem and Rome. The highlight of this church is undoubtedly Michelangelo’s statue of Moses, an unfinished masterpiece by the Renaissance genius that was originally intended to be part of the tomb of Pope Julius II. The original plans included an enormous funeral monument with 47 statues, but it was never completed due to Michelangelo's other commissions.
Leaving San Pietro in Vincoli, continue to see the ruins of the Ludus Magnus, an ancient gladiator training school located on the northeast side of the Colosseum. The visit includes the entrance into the most important gladiator gym, the Ludus Magnus, built by the emperor Domitian at the end of the 1st century. A.D. The building, entirely in brick, consisted of a rectangular building, probably on three floors, with a large porticoed courtyard in the center. Around the courtyard there were a series of rectangular rooms destined to house the gladiators. The characterizing element is constituted by the presence, in the courtyard of the building, of a miniature amphitheater, intended for training gladiators. After about half an hour, we will proceed towards San Clemente.
Your last stop is the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano along Via San Giovanni. This 12th-century basilica is a great example of architectural chronology: the structure is a three-level building complex, with each level corresponding to a major era of Roman history. Remains under the present basilica suggest that the foundation was part of a republican-era villa. In the 4th century, this was converted into a Christian church dedicated to Pope St. Clemet, the third Pope after St. Peter. The present Medieval basilica was built in 1100.
Dress code is smart casual. Shoulder and knees must be covered
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
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