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Rome San Clemente Basilica Underground Guided Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore three historic layers beneath San Clemente Basilica, from an early Christian church to a Roman house and pagan temple.

About this tour

Step beneath the streets of Rome to uncover the remarkable layers hidden below San Clemente Basilica. This guided visit reveals a 12th-century basilica, a 4th-century early Christian church, and the remains of a 1st-century Roman house and pagan temple, all stacked beneath one city block.

With a licensed guide, explore underground spaces and ancient frescoes while hearing how Rome’s people, religions, and cultures changed over more than two millennia. The San Clemente Basilica Underground Guided Tour offers a close-up look at history that can be easy to miss on a surface-level visit. Church access and underground access are included, and the guide brings context to the striking remains around you.

Meet at Via del Cardello 31, a short walk from Colosseo Metro, and look for the White Travel sticker on the door. Choose this Rome San Clemente Basilica Underground Guided Tour for a fascinating journey into the city’s past.

Highlights

  • Explore three layers of history beneath San Clemente Basilica
  • Admire ancient frescoes in the underground church
  • Discover a Roman house and pagan temple dating to the 1st century
  • Hear stories of the people and beliefs that shaped Rome

What's included

Included

  • Underground access
  • Church access
  • Professional licensed guide

Not included

  • Pick-up and drop-off

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Important information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at Via del Cardello 31; look for the door with the White Travel sticker
  • From Colosseo Metro, turn right onto Via dei Fori Imperiali, continue to the first traffic light, then turn right onto Via Cavour and left onto the second street

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