Explore Rome’s hidden wonders during our Rome Underground Tour! Travel back through history with professional, entertaining private tour guides at San Clemente Excavations and the Roman Houses on the Celian Hill!
San Clemente Excavations
Unveil Rome’s buried past at San Clemente, a beautiful church located note far from the Colosseum. Follow your private tour guide inside this early Christian basilica in Rome dedicated to Pope Clement. After visiting the church, which features beautiful ceilings, paintings and pavements, head down to the scavi.
Walking down through different layers of time, you will discover a buried ancient world, a subterranean church, well-preserved mosaics, frescoes and even a temple dedicated to God Mitra.
Catacombs
Next, head to the Catacombs, ancient underground cemeteries that also provided refuge to the Christian communities during the Roman persecution.
Today, the Catacombs represent priceless evidence of the ancient world, where it is possible to admire relevant archeological findings.
Soak up the mysterious atmosphere at this maze of quarries and tunnels that will come to life as your private tour guide tells you the stories and legends of early Christianity during the days of Roman persecution.
