Basilica of San Clemente Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Standard tickets to the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano cost €10 for adults, €5 for students, and children under 16 enter for free with a paying adult. Visitors with disabilities and one companion are also offered free entry. Tickets include access to both the basilica on the main level and the archaeological complex below. Guided tours of the complex typically start at US$50, while those that tie in visits to other Roman underground attractions cost upwards of US$120.

The Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano is known for displaying multiple layers of Rome’s millennia-long history all in one place. Go back 900 years in time by entering the ground-level basilica from the 12th century, then descend even deeper into history by visiting the archaeological excavations underground, including ancient Roman ruins.

The Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano has three different layers, starting with the ground level’s 12th-century basilica, where you can admire the mosaic-covered apse and ornate marble floor. A level below is the fourth-century basilica, known for its medieval frescoes, and the third layer contains the remains of a first-century house and an ancient Roman imperial mint, as well as a Mithraic temple.

Yes, while the basilica itself does not provide guided tours, plenty of tour operators visit this storied site. Join an archaeologist-led tour of the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano for a deeper understanding of its layered history, or opt for a multi-stop excursion that combines the basilica with other underground wonders, such as the Catacombs of Rome.

No, the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano does not allow you to take photos inside the complex and warns that those seen using a camera may be asked to leave the basilica. Also, be sure not to bring food, drinks, or any bulky belongings, including luggage.