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Overview

Uncover one of Rome’s best kept secret with a guided tour of the Basilica di San Clemente, a site that takes you on a journey through more than two thousand years of history. Your experience begins outside the Basilica di San Clemente, located just steps away from the Colosseum. On the ground level, you’ll explore the 12th-century basilica, famous for its richly decorated mosaics, marble floors, and frescoes. Admire the shimmering apse mosaic of the Tree of Life Next, descend beneath the floor into the 4th-century church, where early Christian worshippers once gathered. The walls are still lined with faded frescoes depicting biblical scenes, saints, and symbols of the first centuries of Christianity in Rome. Finally, continue deeper underground into the 1st-century Roman buildings, including a house and a temple dedicated to the mysterious god Mithras. Step inside the Mithraeum to see the altar where followers of the cult once performed their secret rituals.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at Piazza di S. Clemente, in front of Basilica San Clemente. You will find City Walkers staff in bright blue t-shirts and sign.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Basilica of San Clemente
Uncover one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden treasures with a guided tour of the Basilica di San Clemente, a site that takes you on a journey through more than two thousand years of history. In just 75 minutes, you’ll walk through three incredible layers stacked one on top of the other, each revealing a different chapter of the Eternal City’s past. Your experience begins outside the Basilica di San Clemente, located just steps away from the Colosseum. Here you will meet your licensed guide, who will introduce the story of this unique monument before leading you inside. On the ground level, you’ll explore the 12th-century basilica, famous for its richly decorated mosaics, marble floors, and frescoes. Admire the shimmering apse mosaic of the Tree of Life and discover how the medieval church was built directly on top of an earlier structure.
Duration: 75 mins

Inclusion

Tickets, Radios and Headsets

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by City Walkers Tours

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