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Rome San Clemente Underground and Basilica Tour, 90 min

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 24% in Rome

7 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s San Clemente Basilica, ancient streets, frescoes, and Mithraic temple on a guided underground journey through history.

About this tour

Descend beneath Rome’s streets on a San Clemente Underground and Basilica Tour, where nearly 2,000 years of history lie stacked beneath one remarkable church. Begin in the 12th-century Basilica of San Clemente, taking in its golden apse mosaic and medieval artwork before heading underground.

Explore the remains of a 4th-century Early Christian basilica, then continue into a 1st-century Roman neighborhood. Walk along ancient streets, see original frescoes and a former Roman residence, and visit one of the world’s best-preserved Mithraic temples. Along the way, your guide traces Rome’s transformation from a pagan empire to the center of Christianity.

With a maximum of 10 participants, this San Clemente Underground and Basilica Tour offers a more personal setting and room to ask questions. Meet your guide outside the basilica entrance 15 minutes before departure, then step into a hidden side of Rome that rewards curious travelers. Book your place and discover the city’s history beneath your feet.

Highlights

  • Admire the Basilica of San Clemente’s golden apse mosaic
  • Descend through layers of Rome’s history
  • Explore ancient streets and original frescoes
  • Visit a remarkably preserved Mithraic temple
  • Hear how Rome changed from pagan empire to Christian center

What's included

Included

  • Government fees
  • Entrance tickets
  • Guided tour

Not included

  • Bottled water
  • Meals
  • Private transportation

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of the basilica entrance 15 minutes before the tour
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 7 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 7.5. Top 24% in Rome means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Rome by this score.

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