Discover the underground world of ancient Rome on this exciting, fascinating, and adventurous tour of the Catacombs and the excavated site of Basilica San Clemente.
Drive just beyond the ancient city walls to visit the labyrinth of underground ancient Christian burial chambers called the Catacombs, then discover the layers and layers of Rome, excavated below the Basilica San Clemente (near the Colosseum): walk through a pagan temple, an ancient roman house, and an early Christian church - all underground!
In the Basilica San Clemente, you’ll learn why Rome was built layer on layer, not in a day but over several hundred years. You’ll learn why so many Christian churches were built on top ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Transportation only between sites
Entrance tickets to the Basilica of San Clemente
Rome Catacombs entrance tickets
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
The Space Cinema Moderno Roma
Your guide will meet you in front of The Space Cinema Moderno Roma, Piazza della Repubblica, 43/45, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.
Return
Rome
Finish point will be in Central Rome, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Underground Rome: Private Catacombs Half-Day Walking Tour
Roma
About
Discover the underground world of ancient Rome on this exciting, fascinating, and adventurous tour of the Catacombs and the excavated site of Basilica San Clemente.
Drive just beyond the ancient city walls to visit the labyrinth of underground ancient Christian burial chambers called the Catacombs, then discover the layers and layers of Rome, excavated below the Basilica San Clemente (near the Colosseum): walk through a pagan temple, an ancient roman house, and an early Christian church - all underground!
In the Basilica San Clemente, you’ll learn why Rome was built layer on layer, not in a day but over several hundred years. You’ll learn why so many Christian churches were built on top ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Transportation only between sites
Entrance tickets to the Basilica of San Clemente
Rome Catacombs entrance tickets
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
The Space Cinema Moderno Roma
Your guide will meet you in front of The Space Cinema Moderno Roma, Piazza della Repubblica, 43/45, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.
Return
Rome
Finish point will be in Central Rome, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Itinerary
1
Rome
Travel between sites in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle, and explore the hidden underground of ancient Roman burial sites, streets, houses, and temples with an expert private guide.
Depending on the day, you will visit either the Catacombs of San Callisto or the Catacombs of Santa Priscilla (as they alternate opening days).
2 hours
2
Basilica of San Clemente
With a private transfer to Rome, you will then visit San Clemente Basilica, where you will descend below the unique 12th-century basilica, and see the archaeological lasagna that is Rome.
