
Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour
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Is Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour worth booking?
Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour is a 0.8-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $6 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3.6/5 (11)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $6 per person
Discover one of Rome’s most captivating hidden gems with a self-guided audio tour of the Basilica of San Clemente and its extraordinary archaeological excavations. Just steps from the Colosseum, this site unveils over 2,
What you get
- Visit of the Third Level - Archaeological Excavations, including the ancient Mithraeum
- Visit of the Upper Basilica of San Clemente (12th century)
- Audio guide app available in: English - Spanish - French - German - Italian
- Audio guide app with 22 listening points to explore the site in depth
- Visit of the First Basilica level (4th century)
- Skip-the-line ticket for the archaeological site
About this experience
Discover one of Rome’s most captivating hidden gems with a self-guided audio tour of the Basilica of San Clemente and its extraordinary archaeological excavations. Just steps from the Colosseum, this site unveils over 2,000 years of history, layered beneath your feet. With your audio guide, explore freely and at your own pace. Begin in the magnificent 12th-century basilica, where shimmering mosaics and medieval frescoes adorn the walls. Then venture below to a 4thcentury Christian basilica and, even deeper, an atmospheric Mithraeum — a pagan temple used for ancient rituals. Wander through ancient rooms and passageways, marvel at the preserved ruins, and imagine life in Rome across the centuries. Your audio guide offers rich storytelling, bringing each space to life while giving you the freedom to linger and explore at your own pac Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into Rome’s hidden underground world. Book your San Clemente audio tour today — the Eternal City’s secrets await!
What's included
Included
- Visit of the Third Level - Archaeological Excavations, including the ancient Mithraeum
- Visit of the Upper Basilica of San Clemente (12th century)
- Audio guide app available in: English - Spanish - French - German - Italian
- Audio guide app with 22 listening points to explore the site in depth
- Visit of the First Basilica level (4th century)
- Skip-the-line ticket for the archaeological site
Not included
- Food & Drink unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation from/to the attraction
- Tour guide
What you'll see and do
Basilica of San Clemente
The Basilica of San Clemente is one of Rome’s most fascinating hidden gems, a true time capsule layered with over two millennia of history. Just a short walk from the Colosseum, this site allows visitors to descend through three distinct levels of Roman life. The 12th-century upper basilica features beautiful medieval frescoes and stunning mosaics. Beneath it lies a 4th-century Christian basilica, its faded yet evocative frescoes telling stories of early Christianity. Descend further and you’ll find a 1st-century Roman house and an extraordinary Mithraeum, a temple dedicated to the god Mithras, complete with an altar and intricate carvings. As you explore these underground chambers, you witness the city’s evolution from pagan worship to Christian devotion. The site’s intimate, mysterious atmosphere offers a unique glimpse into Rome’s layered past. San Clemente is a must-visit for those eager to experience Rome’s rich, multi-layered history, where every stone whispers ancient stories.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
The meeting point is at our travel agency, located at: Via Labicana 96, Rome — just a few steps from San Clemente Basilica and the Colosseum. Our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you at the agency and assist you before and after your tour begins.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
AUDIO GUIDE APP ONLY
NOT TICKETS INCLUDED : With this option, TICKET TO THE EXCAVATIONS of San Clemente are NOT INCLUDED! AUDIO GUIDE APP : Audio guide app available in: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, with 22 listening points
Ticket + Audio Guide
Ticket + Audio Guide: THIS OPTION INCLUDES TICKET AND AUDIO GUIDE
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter all the churches: knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- To download and use the app, we recommend using a smartphone produced in 2020 or later.
- Headphones are recommended for optimal audio quality — bring your own.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Daniel at the travel...
Daniel at the travel agency was very helpful in setting all of us up on the digital app so we could do the self guided tour of the Basilica.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind words! We are really happy to hear that Daniel was helpful in assisting you with the app setup and that you enjoyed discovering the Basilica through the self-guided experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again in Rome soon!
via Viator
Easy, Self-Guided Audio Tour with Good Information
It was a good audio tour of the underground area. Lots of history and good information. Picking up the tickets was very easy.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you found the audio tour informative and easy to follow, and that the ticket collection process was smooth. San Clemente’s underground layers are truly fascinating, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed discovering their history. We hope to welcome you again on another experience in Rome!
via Viator
Audioguide
Unfortunately I was unable to pick up the audio guide before the visit to the basilica because I was late, but the Tour in the city provider was very understanding and reimbursed me.
Response from the operator: Merci pour votre retour. Nous sommes désolés d’apprendre que vous n’avez pas pu récupérer l’audioguide en raison de votre retard. Cependant, nous sommes ravis de savoir que le prestataire, Tour in the City, a fait preuve de compréhension et a procédé au remboursement. Si vous avez d’autres questions ou besoin d’assistance à l’avenir, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
The Basilica is in...
The Basilica is in the works, the visit to the excavations is quite overwhelming, of these two hours no one warns you. We have been charged 28€ for each ticket and not even accompanied to the ticket, we have not given helmets, no kos have spoken in Spanish. Very bad everything for the high price paid, entrance to the excavation bought by libre are 10€
Response from the operator: Estimado cliente: lamentamos que su experiencia no haya estado a la altura de sus expectativas. No obstante, nos gustaría aclarar algunos aspectos: usted adquirió un servicio de “entrada reservada + audioguía”, no una visita guiada. Nuestra agencia se encuentra a solo 100 metros de la entrada de la basílica y ofrecemos asistencia completa, además de toda la información necesaria, que también está indicada en el voucher recibido en el momento de la reserva. El precio pagado (28€) no corresponde únicamente a la entrada a las excavaciones, sino que incluye varios servicios adicionales: el derecho de reserva anticipada (que garantiza el acceso en una franja horaria específica), la audioguía a través de una app, la asistencia online y en el lugar, además de impuestos, comisiones bancarias y costes de la plataforma de reserva. En cuanto a las obras en curso, la duración de la visita y las condiciones de acceso a las excavaciones, se trata de aspectos gestionados directamente por el sitio arqueológico y no dependen de nuestra agencia. Quedamos en todo caso a su disposición para cualquier aclaración y tomamos en cuenta su comentario para seguir mejorando nuestro servicio.
via Viator (translated)
Disappointing experience on the part of this company
MALÍSIMA Experience, I hired Audioguia (as in other monuments that was great) they send the audio to your mobile, (which I did not read anywhere) to top it off, they send the audio to your mobile, so not expecting this I did not wear helmets, and when you enter you have to listen to them low so as not to disturb the rest of visitors, on top of that the audios are messy and we do not know anything. We saw ourselves walking around not knowing what to do, we went up to get the typical informative triptych that you get in the entrance, and thanks to that we heard about “something”. And as if that were not enough when you arrived at the Basilica the price for admission was 10€. It was disappointing, I felt completely cheated. I wrote to tell them and they never answered. I don't really understand anything. A shame.
Response from the operator: Estimado/a Cliente: Lamentamos sinceramente haber leído su reseña, pero consideramos necesario hacer algunas aclaraciones. Los entradas, ya compradas e incluidas en su reserva, junto con todas las instrucciones detalladas para el uso de la audioguía, le fueron enviadas correctamente antes de la visita. Por lo tanto, no era necesario adquirir nuevamente la entrada en el lugar, ya que estaba previamente reservada y pagada por nosotros. En la descripción del producto se especifica claramente que el servicio incluye el uso de una aplicación descargable en su propio teléfono móvil y que no proporcionamos dispositivos ni auriculares, tal como se indica en la página de la experiencia en Viator. La audioguía está organizada en pistas numeradas con los planos de los tres niveles y sigue un recorrido preciso dentro de la Basilica di San Clemente. Cientos de visitantes la han utilizado sin experimentar las dificultades que usted describe. Nuestra agencia se encuentra a solo 100 metros de la Basílica, por lo que ante cualquier duda o problema podría haberse acercado fácilmente. Además, nuestro número de teléfono está siempre activo durante el horario de apertura para ofrecer asistencia inmediata a nuestros clientes. Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya cumplido con sus expectativas, pero consideramos su comentario injusto y ofensivo, ya que toda la información estaba claramente indicada y la asistencia disponible. La falta de lectura de las instrucciones, lamentablemente, no puede atribuirse a nuestra organización. Quedamos de todos modos a su disposición para cualquier aclaración adicional. Atentamente.
via Viator (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $6 to $28
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour cost?
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Prices start at $6 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour take?
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Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Rome: San Clemente Basilica & Ancient Underground Secrets Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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