St. Clemente Basilica & Pagan Underground with Audioguide
ID: GYG1030346-1590088
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Journey beneath Rome’s surface to explore San Clemente’s hidden layers: from a medieval church to a pagan temple buried deep underground.
Step into the shadows of history on this unique journey through Rome’s layered past. Begin at the Basilica of San Clemente, where you'll descend from a 12th-century church to a 4th-century Christian sanctuary and finally to a 1st-century pagan temple dedicated to the god Mithras. With each level, your guide will reveal how Rome was built — and buried — across centuries of spiritual conflict and cultural change.
From early Christian martyrs to secret rituals in the Mithraeum, this immersive tour offers a rare chance to explore sacred spaces usually hidden from view. Along the way, enjoy views of the Colosseum and Ludus Magnus, ancient training grounds for gladiators, and hear stories of Rome’s underground faith, persecution, and resilience.
Ideal for travelers seeking more than surface-level sightseeing — this experience reveals the sacred, the strange, and the buried soul of the Eternal City.
Highlights
- Explore 3 underground levels of ancient Roman history
- Visit a pagan Mithraic temple hidden beneath a basilica
- Learn the secrets of early Christianity and Roman cults
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The audioguide will be sent as attachments, not as a separate device or link for accessing it.
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INCLUDED
- Entry ticket to San Clemente
- Official Audioguide
NOT INCLUDED
- Transporttation service
- Live Guide
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
