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Rome San Clemente Basilica Underground Tour, 3 hr
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 35% in Rome
21 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Rome, Italy
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore San Clemente’s underground layers, discover 2,000 years of history, and see Michelangelo’s Moses on a Rome tour.
About this tour
A short walk from the Colosseum, Rome’s Basilica of San Clemente reveals a remarkable history beneath its 12th-century walls. On this Rome San Clemente Basilica Underground Tour, descend through archaeological layers that trace more than 2,000 years of life in the city, with art and architecture from antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
The experience can include a private guide specializing in archaeology, art, and history, with visits to San Clemente’s underground levels, San Pietro in Vincoli to see Michelangelo’s Moses, and the Gladiator School from outside. A self-guided audio option is also available for San Clemente; it includes access to two underground levels, with audio in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German. The guided and audio-only options differ, so check your selected option for what is included. Meet at Via Labicana 96 and arrive at least 20 minutes before entry. For the audio guide, a smartphone produced in 2020 or later is recommended.
Choose the option that suits your visit and discover a quieter, layered side of Rome on the Rome San Clemente Basilica Underground Tour.
Highlights
- Descend through San Clemente’s archaeological layers and uncover more than 2,000 years of history
- Admire art and architecture spanning antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance
- See Michelangelo’s Moses at San Pietro in Vincoli
- Visit the Gladiator School from outside
- Choose a self-guided audio option for San Clemente’s underground levels
What's included
Included
- San Clemente Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket and reservation fee
- Access to two underground levels for the self-guided audio option
- Private guide specializing in archaeology, art, and history for the guided tour option
- Tour of the Gladiator School from outside
- Visit to Michelangelo’s Moses
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Tour guide for the self-guided audio option
- Headphones
- Smartphone for downloading and using the audio guide app
Ratings on each provider
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4.86 / 5 · 21 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
- For the audio-guide-only option, collect tickets and download the app at Via Labicana 96
- Audio guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German
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- A smartphone produced in 2020 or later is recommended for the audio guide app
- Headphones are recommended; bring your own
- Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Pets are not allowed
- The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
- Nearby public transportation is available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
What languages are available for the audio guide?
The audio guide is available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at the travel agency at Via Labicana 96, Rome, a short walk from San Clemente Basilica and the Colosseum.
How early should I arrive?
Arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
What should I wear?
Cover your shoulders and knees, and dress appropriately for the weather.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.86 from 21 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
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- 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 7.3. Top 35% in Rome means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in Rome by this score.
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