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Rome Basilica of San Clemente Underground and Colosseum Experience 6 hr
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
AverageTop 48% in Rome
1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rome, Italy
- 6 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore San Clemente’s layered underground history, then discover the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum on a Rome outing.
About this tour
Discover Rome’s history beneath the streets and among its most famous ancient landmarks on this Basilica of San Clemente Underground and Colosseum Experience. At San Clemente, explore a remarkable sequence of churches built one above another, revealing layers of the city’s past. The excavations offer a close-up look at how Rome changed through the centuries.
Continue through the Roman Forum, once the center of everyday life, and see the tomb of Julius Caesar. Visit Palatine Hill, associated with Rome’s foundation and the homes of emperors and kings, then enter the Colosseum. The selected booking time is for check-in at the Touristation office; Colosseum entry follows approximately two hours later. Assistance at the office and an Ancient Rome multimedia video are included, while the Basilica and excavations can be explored at your own pace.
This Rome Basilica of San Clemente Underground and Colosseum Experience brings together underground discoveries and iconic ruins in one outing. Bring your original ID, follow the Basilica dress code, and get ready to see Rome’s history unfold from below ground to the arena. Book your visit and experience the city’s past firsthand.
Highlights
- Explore the Basilica of San Clemente and its layered underground history
- Admire the Roman Forum and the tomb of Julius Caesar
- Visit Palatine Hill, the legendary site of Rome’s foundation
- Step inside the Colosseum after your meeting-point check-in
What's included
Included
- English city walking tour
- Reserved entrance ticket to the San Clemente excavations
- Assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office
- Access to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, valued at €18 per person
- Ancient Rome multimedia video
- Free entry to the Basilica of San Clemente
Not included
- Audioguide for the Basilica and San Clemente excavations
- Headsets
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour
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5.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- The selected booking time is for the Touristation office at Piazza D’Ara Coeli 16
- Colosseum entry is approximately 2 hours after the meeting-point time
- Bring a valid original ID; photos and copies are not accepted
- Enter first and last names exactly as shown on each visitor’s ID and select the ticket category based on age on the visit date
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- Basilica visitors must cover their shoulders and knees
- Free admission is available to visitors with a certified disability; a companion also qualifies if the visitor is not self-sufficient
- These admissions cannot be used for school groups, group guided tours, or private guided tours
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
Where is the meeting point?
Check in at the Touristation office at Piazza D’Ara Coeli 16. The time selected when booking refers to this check-in.
When do we enter the Colosseum?
Colosseum entry is approximately 2 hours after the meeting-point time.
What identification should I bring?
Every participant must bring a valid original ID. Photos, copies, and photocopies are not accepted.
What is the dress code for the Basilica?
Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Basilica of San Clemente.
Is the Basilica entry ticket included?
Entry to the Basilica is free. The San Clemente excavations require a reserved entrance ticket.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 48% in Rome means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Rome by this score.
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