Rome’s Hidden Gems: Underground Layers & A Unique Circular Church

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Uncover Rome’s hidden gems, including underground layers and a visit to a unique circular church and Basilica di San Clemente. Explore its stunning layers, from the impressive main church to a 4th-century underground chapel and a rare 1st-century Mithraic temple. The tour concludes at Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo, featuring vivid frescoes that depict the sacrifices of early Christian martyrs.

Explore Basilica di San Clemente’s mosaics and underground churches
Descend to a rare 1st-century Mithraic temple beneath Rome’s streets
Visit Santo Stefano Rotondo to see vivid frescoes of early martyrs
Discover hidden layers of Rome’s ancient pagan and Christian history

What's Included

Expert live guide
Entrance fees to the Basilica di San Clemente
Guided tour of Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo
Luggage deposit for the duration of the tour
Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Food and drinks
Pick-up and drop-off
Optional gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza di San Clemente
Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us at Piazza di San Clemente, 00184 Rome. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label.

End point

Via Santo Stefano Rotondo, 7, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
This tour ends in Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo and you can choose to either stay or further explore at your own pace. (Note: Depending on the schedule, the order of your visits may vary, and you may end the tour at either Basilica di San Clemente or Santo Stefano Rotondo).

Itinerary

Basilica of San Clemente

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo al Celio

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Your phone should be on put on silence while you are inside the basilica’s
The upper basilica is wheelchair accessible, but the lower levels (including the 3rd-century basilica and Mithraic temple) involve several steps and stairs and are therefore not accessible for wheelchair users.
Modest clothing is required to enter the basilica’s (knees and shoulders should be covered)
Photography and filming inside the basilica’s is not allowed

Due to the architectural structures inside and under the basilica’s, this tour unfortunately is not accessible to wheelchair users
Due to the underground spaces within the Basilica di San Clemente, this tour may not be suitable for individuals with claustrophobia
The frescoes inside the Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo depict graphic scenes of martyrdom and may not be appropriate for children
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved and you will be walking many steps and stairs
Pets are not allowed inside the basilica’s
We recommend you to bring your own headphones in order to minimise plastic waste
Please note that the itinerary may vary. Depending on the schedule, you may begin your visit at Basilica San Clemente and proceed to Santo Stefano Rotondo, or vice versa. Therefore, the ending point may vary
Please note that Santo Stefano Rotondo may occasionally be unavailable due to special events or liturgical celebrations.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers