Rome: Saint Clement’s Underground and Ancient Basilica Tour｜Italy

Descend Through 2,000 Years of Rome’s Hidden History

Step beneath the streets of Rome with a licensed expert guide and uncover the ancient layers hidden below the modern city.

Explore the Underground Levels of St. Clement’s

Begin at the Basilica of St. Clement, where centuries of history are preserved one beneath another. Admire the stunning 12th-century basilica, with its golden mosaics and intricate marble floor, before descending to the 4th-century church below.

Go deeper into a 1st-century Roman house, later transformed into a mysterious Mithraeum dedicated to the ancient cult of Mithras. See the ritual altar and discover the fascinating beliefs and traditions of this ancient Roman religion.

Discover Rome Beneath the Streets

Continue through the ancient city and enter the Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, built over earlier Roman structures. Descend to its lower level and explore the remarkable remains hidden beneath the church, discovering how ancient buildings were buried and incorporated into later structures.

Walk Through Ancient Rome

Along the way, see the remains of the Ludus Magnus, the ancient gladiator training school near the Colosseum, and explore how Rome’s streets and buildings changed over centuries.

From Roman houses and temples to churches built above ancient ruins, uncover the extraordinary layers of history that make Rome a city beneath the city.