Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds
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12 Ratings
Roma
Uncover the hidden secrets of Rome on a small-group tour of the Roman Catacombs and St. Clement's Undergrounds. Explore ancient cults, mysterious tunnels, and stunning wall paintings with an expert guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica of San Clemente - Meet your guide in front of St. Clement’s Basilica and venture deep underground below its foundations into a mystical world of ancient cults and legends. Journey through several layers of history and earth, down to 14 meters below ground. Live the excitement of gradually exploring the later structures built on top of it on your way up to the surface.
Go back in time down to the deepest point and discover the best-preserved Mithraic temple of the city. Find out about the pagan faith of Ancient Romans before Christianity and be intrigued by its sectarian and esoteric flavour. Touch the waters of an underground river before going higher into the remains of the 4th Century Basilica, built on top of the martyr’s house and below the actual one. Walk along its imposing walls and be fascinated by the ancient frescoes while learning about the scenes and the lives of the martyrs they portray.
What's Included
- Sterilised headsets for clear audio from the guide
- Hand-sanitising gel available throughout the tour
- Luggage deposit at our office during the tour
- Complimentary mask provided if needed
- Complete on-site assistance
- All entrance and transportation fees included
Additional Information
Discover an unexpected hidden treasure in the city center before stepping beyond the city boundaries to the labyrinth-like Roman Catacombs. Plunge into a subterranean world filled with encrypted cults and age-old murals through a guided tour with limited participants.
Embark on a trip to two distinct underground attractions with a knowledgeable guide. Unearth a concealed cult site 14 meters beneath St. Clement’s Basilica and navigate through the winding passages of the Catacombs of Domitilla.
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- This tour will have a maximum of 8 participants
- You will need to be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time
- Not recommended for people with claustrophobia
Location
Touriks
Via di San Giovanni in Laterano
Meet at the TouriksPoint at Via di San Giovanni in Laterano 132, 15 meters from the Basilica of St. Clement. Please arrive 5 minutes before the starting time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ursula_s
May 16, 2024
St Clements experience - Fantastic stories of how people lived centuries ago and the guide was great and very expressive.
What amazed me the most was how organised the people were centuries ago
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Janicem195
May 13, 2024
Great small group tour - This was our favorite excursion in Italy. We had a wonderful guide, Daniel, that was extremely knowledgeable about the sites and history. It was amazing to be the only 2 people on the tour. We spent most of our time at Domitilla where you cannot take pics but we had plenty of time to buy professional images at the gift shop. We were chauffeured in a very comfortable van to st Clement’s. What a great experience, worth every penny!
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Michelle_b
May 13, 2024
Must Do Tour - This was without a doubt this best tour we did in Rome. Our guide was amazing, very informative, kind and knowledgeable. St Clements basilica was a hidden gem with her “Lasagna” layers of ancient dwellings and outstanding basilica roof.
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Normandd3
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent Tour of The Church and Catacombs - We enjoyed two tours in one with our excellent guide Lorenzo! The tours included underground views of the church dating back to the 4th century and unground tours of the catacombs dating back to the first century. Our guide was very informative and pleasant. We would definitely recommend this tour if you’re looking for a nice half day excursion.
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Nichole_w
Mar 10, 2024
Great tour - Guide was knowledgable and friendly. Really enjoyed the tour! Lots to see and learn... definately recommend!
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Danielle_c
Mar 3, 2024
Excellent tour guide - Paul was an endless font of knowledge, who seems to love what he does. I only wish I had a notebook with me! So much information about major ancient historical events.
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Camper27301310712
Sep 19, 2023
Inspiring and informative tour of catacombs - We were very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable guide through San Clemente and the catacombs. He was able to answer all our questions.
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Mark_h
Jul 3, 2023
Great Tour With Extremely Knowledgeable Guide - Took this tour as i was interested in the history, paintings and frescoes found in the Catacombs and the Basilica. Samuele my guide was exceptional. We discussed my interests at the start of the tour and my interest in the art work. The tour started with a drive to the Catacombs of Domitilla. There was good narration / question and answer all the way there. At the catacombs Samuele took care of everything. From beginning to end shared all the important information regarding the burial site. He wove in a lot of knowledge regarding the art present in the underground system. We returned to St. Clement's Basilica and had the same experience. He shared all the important information regarding the tiered structure and wove in all types of details regarding the paintings found in the building. It felt like sharing time with a PHD of the two areas we toured. He picked up on the fact i had traveled all night on an overnight flight and graciously repeated things i didn't hear through my tiredness. Overall a great experience and would recommend Samuele as a guide.
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Judy
Nov 1, 2022
An Amazing Experience with an Amazing guide! - This was an amazing tour and our guide was phenomenal. Her name was Marle Robinson and you must request her because her knowledge is mind blowing! We are changed forever after spending the afternoon with her. The catacombs are truly amazing and your must see them.
Judy
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Egagen
Jun 18, 2022
Great tour - This is the best tour I did in Rome! Very interesting sites, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The group was also small which was a plus.
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