Rome Underground Temples Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore St. Clement's Basilica's hidden layers
- Discover ancient Mithraic Temple beneath St. Clement's
- Visit the grand Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
- Learn about Rome's early Christian history
- Experience Rome's rich archaeological heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of St. Clement's Basilica
- Visit to Mithraic Temple beneath St. Clement's
- Entry to Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Check the meeting point and time carefully to avoid delays.
- Be prepared for some stairs and uneven terrain during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please note: In the event that certain areas of one of the churches are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites. As a result, the overall duration will remain unchanged
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved.
- This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
- This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Traveler reviews
Very knowledgeable and...
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Great way to see some of the best churches in Rome. Great for solo, family and friends as well.
Not as described
Unfortunately the reason we did the tour was because of the Christian relics including the wood from the cross, nail from crucifiction, thorns from the crown, and the wooden sign saying “King of the Jews” that was above the cross. None of those things were shown on the tour. When we asked about them half way through the tour, we were told it was at the first location we visited but not available for viewing. Then in another church we visited, we were told there was the seat of Jesus at the last supper in the room that cost $3 to see but wasn’t part of our tour. Why was that not part of our tour. We wouldn’t have cared about paying $3. Add our guide was very cynical in his delivery of information. He spoke perfectly English as he was from America, but I had a much harder time following his delivery than any of the other tour guides with a strong accent. I felt like I was back in college in history class where the professor had a wealth of knowledge but spoke down to the class. I walked away feeling like I learned nothing and probably missed a lot of valuable knowledge because of the cynical delivery.
Our guide, Daniel, was...
Our guide, Daniel, was very knowledgeable and funny. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend!!
Brilliant tour, excellent...
Brilliant tour, excellent guide and inspiring experience. Definitely a highlight of my trip would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in Christian history.
The church where the...
The church where the crucifix relics is undergoing renovation so were unable to visit. The tour guide was great with explaining all details in every church we went in. Great tour.