Rome: San Clemente Underground and Roman Houses of the Caelian Guided Tour
Duration
Guided tour
- Guided by a licensed expert, explore the Basilica of San Clemente and Roman Houses with included entry tickets.
- Step beneath Rome’s surface to discover ancient rooms and preserved frescoes spanning 2,000 years of history.
- Visit an authentic Mithraeum, once dedicated to the mysterious cult of Mithras, hidden below the city streets.
- Gain fascinating insights into Rome’s layered past in an intimate small-group setting for a more personal experience.
- Expert licensed guide
- Entry to Basilica of San Clemente
- Entry to Roman Houses beneath Saints John and Paul
- Small group (max 8 guests) (option based)
- Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
- Mobile voucher accepted
- Numerous stairs throughout the tour
- Not fully wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Step beyond Rome's famous monuments and uncover the city's hidden past on this immersive guided tour of two remarkable underground archaeological sites.
Your journey begins at the Basilica of San Clemente, one of Rome's most extraordinary historical landmarks. Descend through multiple layers of history, from the 12th-century basilica to an early Christian church built in the 4th century, and finally to remarkably preserved Roman buildings dating back to the 1st century AD.
Explore ancient streets, chambers and the mysterious Mithraeum, once dedicated to the cult of Mithras, while your licensed guide explains how Rome evolved over nearly two millennia.
Continue to the Roman Houses beneath the Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill, where beautifully preserved frescoes, domestic rooms and early Christian spaces reveal daily life during the Roman Empire and Late Antiquity.
With a maximum of eight guests, this small-group tour provides an intimate atmosphere, allowing you to fully appreciate these unique archaeological treasures while enjoying in-depth commentary from your expert guide.
Ideal for history lovers, archaeology enthusiasts and returning visitors to Rome, this experience reveals a fascinating side of the Eternal City that most travelers never see.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking and numerous stairs.
- Bring your mobile voucher for entry.
Accessibility
- The tour is not fully wheelchair accessible and includes numerous stairs throughout the route.
Additional information
- The duration of the tour is approximately 2.5 hours.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- The experience is conducted in a small-group setting with a maximum of 8 guests.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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