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San Clemente Basilica Underground Tour, Quattro Santi & San Giovanni in Laterano

Discover 2,000 years of Roman history on an exclusive 3-hour San Clemente Basilica Underground tour through three of Rome’s most extraordinary sacred sites. Led by an expert, licensed English-speaking guide and limited to just 8 travellers, this small-group experience takes you deep beneath street level and across centuries of papal power, ancient mysteries, and medieval treasures.

Tour Highlights

• Descend Three Subterranean Layers at San Clemente: Walk down from the 12th-century upper basilica through a 4th-century early Christian church into a 1st-century Roman pagan Mithraic temple and ancient Roman street.

• Uncover the Medieval Fort of Santi Quattro Coronati: Step inside an active cloistered monastery complex, famous for its Romanesque courtyards and the vibrant 13th-century frescoes of the Chapel of San Silvestro.

• Stand in the Cathedral of Rome: Marvel at the Archbasilica of San Giovanni in Laterano—the mother church of Catholicism—renowned for its colossal statues of the Apostles, ornate ceiling, and Borromini interior.

• Ultra-Small Group Atmosphere: With a maximum of 8 participants, enjoy personalized attention, clear audio, and the freedom to ask questions without feeling rushed.

What’s included

• Three venues: San Clemente Basilica, Santi Quattro Coronati Church, and San Giovanni in Laterano Cathedral.
• Admission Tickets
• 3-hour guided tour in English
• Small Group (8 people maximum)
• Accredited Guide

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the entrance to San Clemente Basilica at 9:30 AM. The exact address is Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma. Look out for an E&D Tours sign. To make this experience seamless, we will send you the guide’s name and number a few hours before the tour.

Itinerary

1. Our first stop is the Basilica of San Clemente. We explore all levels of this ancient church. Admission tickets are included in the tour price.
2. The second stop is the medieval church of Quattro Santi Coronati. Admission is free.
3. The last stop is the Cathedral of San Giovanni in Laterano—the Mother and Head of all churches in the world. Admission is free.

Cancellation

Our cancellation policy is extremely flexible. You can cancel for free up until 24 hours before the tour. Email us at info@moreofrome.com or call: +1 438 229 0784

Cancellation Policy

Questions

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

info@moreofrome.com or +1 438 229 0784 (calls, SMS, WhatsApp)

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