Rome: 2.5-Hour San Clemente & Underground Private Tour English Tour
ID: GYG141342-211236
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
This 2.5-hour tour will introduce you to art and architecture from antiquity through to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Visit San Clemente underground, San Pietro in Vincoli Church and Ludus Magnus.
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. 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 arena was connected with the school by underground tunnels.
Your last stop will be 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. Clement, the third pope after St. Peter. The present medieval basilica was built in 1100.
Highlights
- Visit the underground of San Clemente
- Discover Ludus Magnus, an ancient gladiator training school
- Admire San Pietro in Vincoli Church and see the important relics inside
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Dress code is smart casual
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• A minimum of 2 persons per booking is required
• A dress code is required to enter all the churches: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with the requirements
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes recommended
• Not wheelchair accessible
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
The meeting point is at Via delle Terme di Tito on the corner of Via Nicola Salvi. Our Staff will wait next to the park entrance with a "Tour in the city " sign. Please make sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before your departure time. For organizational reason we will depart from the meeting point 15 minutes prior tour booked time. Later arrival cannot join the tour with no refund.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
