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Rome San Clemente Basilica and Underground Excavations Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s San Clemente Basilica, ancient Roman rooms, and Mithraeum on a guided journey through layers of history.

About this tour

Step beneath the streets of Rome to uncover the remarkable layers of San Clemente Basilica. On this guided visit, a licensed guide leads you from the medieval basilica down to a 4th-century church, then farther into ancient Roman rooms and a Mithraeum. Each level reveals a different chapter of the city’s past, making this an absorbing way to explore Rome beyond its familiar landmarks. Your reserved time slot includes access to the archaeological excavations and a visit to the basilica. Meet at the entrance on Piazza di San Clemente, arriving at least 15 minutes before the time printed on your ticket; look for the guide holding a Gyash Tours flag. Scaffolding will be present in the upper Basilica until mid-2027. Please note that the underground route involves stairs and is not suitable for wheelchair users or travelers with reduced mobility or difficulty with stairs. Discover the hidden history beneath Rome with a guided San Clemente Basilica and Underground Excavations Tour.

Highlights

  • Descend through layers of Rome’s history
  • Explore ancient Roman rooms and the Mithraeum
  • Visit San Clemente Basilica with a licensed guide

What's included

Included

  • Reserved time slot
  • Mithraeum and Roman rooms
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Underground archaeological area
  • Excavations entrance ticket
  • San Clemente Basilica visit

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the time on your ticket
  • Meet at the entrance on Piazza di San Clemente
  • Look for the guide holding a Gyash Tours flag
  • Scaffolding will be present in the upper Basilica until mid-2027
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users or travelers with reduced mobility or difficulty with stairs

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.50 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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