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Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Private Tour & Tickets No Line
A 2.5/3-hours tour for those who want to experience the treasures of Rome off the beaten path. Just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, you will find one of Rome’s hidden gems, the 12th-century Basilica, and the archeological site of San Clemente. Visit this incredible place and navigate three underground levels which uncover over 2,000 years of history and discover the levels beneath. You will be introduced to art and architecture from antiquity through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Visit San Clemente underground, San Pietro in Vincoli church (Moses of Michelangelo), and the Gladiators School guided by a professional art historian guide. A private tour including all entrance fees. With this tour, you can maximize your time, enjoying an incredible experience.
This tour can be customized, and departure times could change depending on the availability of skip-the-line tickets.
Tour suitable for Kids!
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Tour of the Gladiator School From out side
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Tour of the Moses of Michelangelo
Private tour Guide expert in Archaeology/art and History
Skip the Line entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Basilica of San Clemente
Wi FI Radio Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure Point
Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is in front of the Basilica San Pietro in Vincoli, in front of the church. Your tour guide will have a signboard with your name.
San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy Begin your journey near the Colosseum and take a pleasant walk through the surrounding neighborhood. In a delightful little piazza off Via Cavour, you will find the church of San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains). The church houses an important relic, the two sets of chains that bound St. Peter when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem and Rome. The highlight of this church is undoubtedly Michelangelo’s statue of Moses, an unfinished masterpiece by the Renaissance genius that was originally intended to be part of the tomb of Pope Julius II. The original plans included an enormous funeral monument with 47 statues, but it was never completed due to Michelangelo's other commissions. 30 minutes
Ludus Magnus, Rome, Italy Leaving San Pietro in Vincoli, continue to see the ruins of the Ludus Magnus, an ancient gladiator training school located on the northeast side of the Colosseum. The visit includes the entrance into the most important gladiator gym, the Ludus Magnus, built by the emperor Domitian at the end of the 1st century. A.D. The building, entirely in brick, consisted of a rectangular building, probably on three floors, with a large porticoed courtyard in the center. Around the courtyard there were a series of rectangular rooms destined to house the gladiators. The characterizing element is constituted by the presence, in the courtyard of the building, of a miniature amphitheater, intended for training gladiators. After about half an hour, we will proceed towards San Clemente. 30 minutes
Basilica of San Clemente, Rome, Italy Your last stop is the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano along Via San Giovanni. This 12th-century basilica is a great example of architectural chronology: the structure is a three-level building complex, with each level corresponding to a major era of Roman history. Remains under the present basilica suggest that the foundation was part of a republican-era villa. In the 4th century, this was converted into a Christian church dedicated to Pope St. Clemet, the third Pope after St. Peter. The present Medieval basilica was built in 1100. 90 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual. Shoulder and knees must be covered
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Noelle_P
09 May 2024
Beautiful tour of church and under ground area with great history from guide. The guide arrived on time and was friendly.
alonsegs
09 Mar 2024
Amazing Tour, Eddy was the guide, being an archeologist, Eddy comes with a profound understanding and was very informative . Certainly one of the best tours that I have experienced.
779parka
07 Dec 2023
We stayed in Trasteverde so it was a bit of a long walk, and yet you go by the Forem and Coliseum. San Clemente church is easy to find and the excavated areas below are astoundingly interesting. Both religious and just structural. Somehow seeing a still functional spring was so cool. You’re on your own more or less - no guide (at least we didn’t have one). Decent signage in multiple languages . We loved this.
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