Rome Underground Saint Clement's Tour 2 hr 30 min

Step beneath modern Rome and travel through centuries of history in a single visit. On this Rome underground tour, Saint Clement’s Basilica reveals a remarkable sequence of ancient worlds, layered just 30 feet apart.

Meet your licensed guide at the church entrance and explore the fourth-century basilica before descending to the first-century city below. Along the way, discover a pagan temple and hear about Mithras, the Persian god whose mysterious cult drew soldiers and gladiators. Your guide also shares the story of Robert the Guiscard’s invasion and the destruction of the earlier basilica dedicated to Pope Clement I. The archaeological area offers a vivid look at how Rome’s street level rose over time, with centuries of art and history preserved beneath the present-day city. The Colosseum is only a few minutes’ walk away.

Choose this Rome underground tour for an intimate, guided look at a hidden layer of the city. Bring identification that matches the names supplied at booking, then step below the streets and see Rome’s past unfold.