Rome: San Clemente Underground and Basilica Guided Tour
ID: GYG207114-322308
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore the fascinating San Clemente underground archeological site in Rome and uncover 2,000 years of history on a guided tour. Admire the wonderful gold mosaics of the Basilica of San Clemente.
Discover one of Rome's hidden gems, the 12th-century Basilica, and the archeological site of San Clemente on a guided walking tour. Navigate three underground levels and learn about over 2,000 years of history.
Make your way to the first level and explore a 4th-century Basilica, which was long forgotten after the construction of the 12th-century Basilica above. Further down, see the remains of an ancient pagan Mithraic temple, complete with an altar.
Learn about how the fascinating ruins were discovered in 1860 when a flood led an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest and archaeologist to discover the levels beneath At the lowest level, see the underground spring which caused the chaos that led to the discovery.
Discover what remains of ancient Roman homes, painstakingly excavated and impeccably preserved. Uncover a hidden gem of the city away from the more crowded sites.
Highlights
- Explore the underground archeologic site of San Clemente Basilica in Rome
- Admire the sparkling gold mosaics of the Basilica of San Clemente
- Descend into the deepest levels to discover an ancient Mithraic temple
- Learn about the fascinating history of the site and its discovery in 1860
- Discover a hidden gem of the city away from the more crowded sites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You must be able to climb and descend stairs on your own
• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces
• It is recommended to wear layers because the underground levels may be cooler than the outside temperature
• There is a dress code inside of the church that requires that your shoulders and knees be covered
Meet near San Clemente Basilica, at the corner located at Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 126. The meeting point is an outdoor location and not an office. The nearest metro stop is Line B ‘Colosseo’.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
