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Rome San Clemente Basilica and Underground Tour
TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10
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13 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rome, Italy
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore San Clemente’s 12th-century basilica, ancient ruins, and Mithraeum with a self-guided audio tour and skip-the-line entry.
About this tour
Beneath the streets near the Colosseum, San Clemente reveals Rome’s history in remarkable layers. This self-guided Rome San Clemente Basilica and Underground Tour lets you explore at your own pace, with an audio app offering 22 listening points in five languages.
Start in the 12th-century Upper Basilica, where mosaics and medieval frescoes bring the space to life. Then descend to the remains of a 4th-century Christian basilica and continue into the archaeological excavations, including an ancient Mithraeum. Each level offers a different glimpse of the city’s past, from sacred art above ground to atmospheric ruins below. Skip-the-line entry helps you spend more time exploring the site.
Collect your ticket at the travel agency on Via Labicana 96 and arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry. Bring headphones, and remember that knees and shoulders must be covered inside the church. Discover Rome San Clemente Basilica and Underground Tour on your own terms, and uncover the stories beneath the Eternal City.
Highlights
- Admire the mosaics and frescoes in the 12th-century basilica
- Descend to the 4th-century basilica and ancient Mithraeum
- Explore more than 2,000 years of history at your own pace
- Use 22 audio stops to uncover the site’s layered past
What's included
Included
- Skip-the-line ticket for the archaeological site
- Entry to the 12th-century Upper Basilica of San Clemente
- Entry to the 4th-century First Basilica level
- Entry to the Third Level archaeological excavations, including the ancient Mithraeum
- Audio guide app in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian
- Audio guide app with 22 listening points
Not included
- Food and drink unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from the attraction
- Tour guide
Ratings on each provider
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3.54 / 5 · 13 reviews
Important information
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time
- Meeting point: travel agency at Via Labicana 96, Rome
- Cover knees and shoulders to enter the church; this applies to all visitors
- Pets are not allowed
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- Bring your own headphones for optimal audio quality
- A smartphone produced in 2020 or later is recommended to download and use the app
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
What languages are available in the audio guide?
The audio guide app is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
What does the ticket include?
The ticket includes skip-the-line entry to the archaeological site, the Upper Basilica, the 4th-century basilica, and the excavations, including the Mithraeum.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at the travel agency at Via Labicana 96, Rome, and arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
Is there a dress code?
Yes. Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the church.
Should I bring anything for the audio guide?
Bring your own headphones. A smartphone produced in 2020 or later is recommended for downloading and using the app.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.54 from 13 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.
How the score works and rating distribution in Rome
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.3.
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