Rome Underground Tour: unveiling Rome’s subterranean world
Set of on the Rome Underground Tour to unveil Rome’s subterranean world with a knowledgeable, friendly English-speaking tour guide. Explore the hidden wonders beneath modern Rome; discover temples, houses and catacombs underneath the floors of Roman churches and palaces!
Highlights of this tour
- Roman Houses on the Celio Hill
- St. Clemente Church
- St. Clemente Excavations
Availabilities
- Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Starting Time: 9:30 am – 1 pm
Duration
- 3 Hours
Start your Rome Underground Tour
Start your private tour by meeting your guide directly at your hotel downtown Rome to reach easily the first destination of your itinerary, the Roman Houses on the Celio Hill.
Ancient Houses on the Celio Hill
Explore Ancient Roman Houses and admire beautiful frescoes while learning how life was like 2,000 years ago in one of the wealthiest neighborhood in Rome.
The Case Romane have recently been restored and re-opened to the public, along with a room displaying archaeological finds. Marvel at wall-paintings and decorated rooms from 5 separate houses, discovered during excavations in the late 19th century.
Together, we will walk down the labyrinth of quarries and turns, where you will see ancient frescoes and ruins.
Learn all facts and legends about this type of subterranean buildings, where the first Christians and non-pagan communities used to bury the dead.
St. Clemente Excavations
Next, head to San Clemente Church, the stunning Basilica dedicated to Pope Clemente I, which hides another subterranean church, discovered in the 19th century during renovation works.
Discover the layers underneath the church during a suggestive and fascinating experience of the Rome Underground Tour.
Marvel at ancient frescoes, mosaics and hidden temples, before heading deep down to the third level beneath the Basilica, which hosts ancient Roman buildings, possibly belonging to the Republican era. Walk through the tunnels and admire the ancient Mithraeum, a sanctuary of the cult of God Mithras.
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General Information About This Tour
GENERAL INFO AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Rome Underground Tour lasts 3 hours and covers:
- Ancient Roman Houses on the Celio Hill
- St. Clemente Church
- St. Clemente Excavations
Dress code is required inside Rome’s major Churches. Make sure that shoulders, abdomen, or knees are covered. Jeans, and capris are allowed.
I also Recommend comfortable footwear.
TICKETS
Tickets can can be bought directly on site at the official tickets office.
MEETING POINT
- The meeting point of the Rome Underground Tour is set directly at your hotel downtown Rome.
COMBINE YOUR TOUR WITH
The Rome Underground Tour Tour can be customized with multiple itinerary extensions, such as:
- Food Tours;
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