Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Tour & Tickets, Rome

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Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Private Tour & Tickets No Line

A 2.5/3-hours tour for those who want to experience the treasures of Rome off the beaten path. Just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, you will find one of Rome’s hidden gems, the 12th-century Basilica, and the archeological site of San Clemente. Visit this incredible place and navigate three underground levels which uncover over 2,000 years of history and discover the levels beneath. You will be introduced to art and architecture from antiquity through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Visit San Clemente underground, San Pietro in Vincoli church (Moses of Michelangelo), and the Gladiators School guided by a professional art historian guide. A private tour including all entrance fees. With this tour, you can maximize your time, enjoying an incredible experience.

This tour can be customized, and departure times could change depending on the availability of skip-the-line tickets.

Tour suitable for Kids!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Tour In Rome by Tour in the City

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour of the Gladiator School From out side
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: FOR SELF AUDIO GUIDED TOUR OPTION ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA AND ITS UNDERGROUNDS ARE INCLUDED
Included: Tour of the Moses of Michelangelo
Included: Skip the Line entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Basilica of San Clemente
Included: Private tour Guide expert in Archaeology/art and History

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions
Not included: SELF AUDIO GUIDED TOUR ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA IS INCLUDED
Not included: TOUR GUIDE NOT INCLUDED FOR THE SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR OPTION
Not included: To download and use the app, we recommend using a smartphone produced in 2020 or later.
Not included: Headphones are recommended for optimal audio quality — bring your own.

Itinerary

Basilica of San Clemente

5 min Admission not included

The meeting point for the Option San Clemente Basilica with Audio Guide Only is located at Via Labicana, 96, where you can purchase tickets and download the audio guide app.
Ludus Magnus

30 min Admission included

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 visit includes the entrance into the most important gladiator gym, the Ludus Magnus, built by the emperor Domitian at the end of the 1st century. A.D. The building, entirely in brick, consisted of a rectangular building, probably on three floors, with a large porticoed courtyard in the center. Around the courtyard there were a series of rectangular rooms destined to house the gladiators. The characterizing element is constituted by the presence, in the courtyard of the building, of a miniature amphitheater, intended for training gladiators. After about half an hour, we will proceed towards San Clemente.
Basilica of San Clemente

one hour Admission included

Your last stop is the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano, situated on Via San Giovanni. This remarkable site reveals three levels of Rome’s history: a 12th-century basilica built over a 4th-century church, in turn erected atop a Roman-era villa from the Republican period. Beneath are early Christian and medieval layers, as well as a Mithraeum, offering a rare peek into Rome’s spiritual and architectural transformations.

Choose between two ways to explore:

Private Guided Tour: A licensed, English-speaking guide will lead you through all three underground levels, sharing insights into the site’s religious and archaeological importance. This option also includes visits to San Pietro in Vincoli and the Ludus Magnus, with all entrance tickets included.

Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore San Clemente at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide app (English, Italian, Spanish, French, German), providing access to all three levels of content.
San Pietro in Vincoli

30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at our travel agency, located at:

Via Labicana 96, Rome — just a few steps from San Clemente Basilica and the Colosseum.

Our friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you at the agency and assist you before your tour begins.
The meeting point for the PRIVATE TOUR is in front of the Basilica San Pietro in Vincoli, in front of the church. Your tour guide will have a signboard with your name.

End point

Using your ticket

Option 1 – Private Guided Tour

Enjoy a personalized experience with an English-speaking private guide through some of Rome’s most fascinating religious and archaeological sites.

Includes:

San Pietro in Vincoli – featuring Michelangelo’s Moses and the Chains of St. Peter

Ludus Magnus – the ruins of the ancient gladiator school

Basilica of San Clemente – explore all three underground levels

All entrance tickets included

Option 2 – Self-Guided Audio Tour App

Visit the Basilica of San Clemente at your own pace using a multilingual audio guide app.

Includes:

Entry ticket to the Basilica and access to all 3 underground levels

Audio guide available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German

You can explore independently at your own pace.

Use a smartphone from 2020 or newer with the latest operating system for the best experience

Headphones recommended (not provided)

Important Information for both options

Meeting point: Arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected departure time

We will provide you with your admission tickets.

For the Private, the order of site visits may vary, depending on weather or unforeseen events.

The tour runs in all weather conditions – dress appropriately.

The experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Dress code required for entering churches: shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. Entry may be denied if not properly dressed.

Please ensure you provide accurate names and a valid phone number. Unfortunately, we are not responsible for issues caused by incorrect information.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual. Shoulder and knees must be covered
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The meeting point for the Option San Clemente Basilica with Audio Guide Only is located at Via Labicana, 96, where you can purchase tickets and download the audio guide app.
To download and use the app, we recommend using a smartphone produced in 2020 or later.
Access to 2 underground levels Audio guide: English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
Pets are not allowed

Options

SAN CLEMENTE SELF AUDIO GUIDED

SAN CLEMENTE AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: Audio Guided Tour | Basilica of San Clemente at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour takes you through 22 key points.

SAN CLEMENTE AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: Audio Guided Tour of Basilica of San Clemente 3 levels, 22 key points in Italian, English, Spanish, German, or French

Duration: 1 hour: Duration about 45/60 minuts

Audio Guided Tour: The MEETING POINT for the Option San Clemente Basilica with Audio Guide Only is located at VIA LABICANA, 96

Starting point:

Via Labicana, 96, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
PRIVATE TOUR SKIP THE LINE

Private Tour: 2.5-hour tour including Saint Peter In Chains Church, Ludus Magnus Gladiator School, and the Basilica of San Clemente.

Starting point:

Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 00184 Roma RM, Italy