Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Tour & Tickets
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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PRIVATE TOUR SKIP THE LINE
Private Tour: 2.5-hour tour including Saint Peter In Chains Church, Ludus Magnus Gladiator School, and the Basilica of San Clemente.
Starting point:
Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
What's included in Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Tour & Tickets
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica of San Clemente
The meeting point for the Option San Clemente Basilica with Audio Guide Only is located at Via Labicana, 96, where you can purchase tickets and download the audio guide app.
Ludus Magnus
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.
Basilica of San Clemente
Your last stop is the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano, situated on Via San Giovanni. This remarkable site reveals three levels of Rome’s history: a 12th-century basilica built over a 4th-century church, in turn erected atop a Roman-era villa from the Republican period. Beneath are early Christian and medieval layers, as well as a Mithraeum, offering a rare peek into Rome’s spiritual and architectural transformations. Choose between two ways to explore: Private Guided Tour: A licensed, English-speaking guide will lead you through all three underground levels, sharing insights into the site’s religious and archaeological importance. This option also includes visits to San Pietro in Vincoli and the Ludus Magnus, with all entrance tickets included. Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore San Clemente at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide app (English, Italian, Spanish, French, German), providing access to all three levels of content.
Inclusions
- Tour of the Gladiator School From out side
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- 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
- FOR SELF AUDIO GUIDED TOUR OPTION ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA IS INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- SELF AUODIO GUIDED TOUR ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA IS INCLUDED
- TOUR GUIDE NOT INCLUDED FOR THE SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR OPTION
- 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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual. Shoulder and knees must be covered
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The meeting point for the Option San Clemente Basilica with Audio Guide Only is located at Via Labicana, 96, where you can purchase tickets and download the audio guide app.
- To download and use the app, we recommend using a smartphone produced in 2020 or later.
- Access to 2 underground levels Audio guide: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
- Pets are not allowed
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 your tour begins.
- The meeting point for the PRIVATE TOUR 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.
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Ticket Redemption
Option 1 – Private Guided Tour Enjoy a personalized experience with an English-speaking private guide through some of Rome’s most fascinating religious and archaeological sites. Includes: San Pietro in Vincoli – featuring Michelangelo’s Moses and the Chains of St. Peter Ludus Magnus – the ruins of the ancient gladiator school Basilica of San Clemente – explore all three underground levels All entrance tickets included Option 2 – Self-Guided Audio Tour App Visit the Basilica of San Clemente at your own pace using a multilingual audio guide app. Includes: Entry ticket to the Basilica and access to all 3 underground levels Audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German You can explore independently at your own pace. Use a smartphone from 2020 or newer with the latest operating system for the best experience Headphones recommended (not provided) Important Information for both options Meeting point: Arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected departure time We will provide you with your admission tickets. For the Private, the order of site visits may vary, depending on weather or unforeseen events. The tour runs in all weather conditions – dress appropriately. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. Dress code required for entering churches: shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. Entry may be denied if not properly dressed. Please ensure you provide accurate names and a valid phone number. Unfortunately, we are not responsible for issues caused by incorrect information.
