Underground Rome: Private Tour of Celio Houses and St. Clemente
Description
Enjoy an incredible adventure and discover the secret spots hidden underneath Rome. Explore Roman Houses on the Celio Hill and admire their beautiful frescoes while learning what life was like 2,000 years ago in one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in Rome. Continue with the Basilica of San Clemente, an early Christian basilica not far from the Colosseum and dedicated to Pope St. Clement.
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Itinerary
Visit one of the most famous churches in Rome, St. Clemente with its mysterious undergrounds. Admire the spectacular mosaics and frescoes and discover its excavations! Entrance tickets will be purchased on site.
This subterranean visit is a perfect extension for those loving off the beaten path visits. The Roman Houses on the Celio Hill are one of the most fascinating subterranean spaces in Rome due to their extremely well conserved frescoed rooms and because of the artistic and religious value of the site.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from any hotel in Rome City Center (within the Aurelian Walls)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Appropriate clothing is highly recommended. Please be aware that the access to holy sites requires a strict dress code.
- Shoulders and knees have to be properly covered
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
Reviews(2)
This was one of our favorite tours. Our guide was AMAZING! This was so enjoyable. What we saw was incredible. The layers upon layers under current day Rome is mind blowing! Our guide did a GREAT JOB helping us grasp it all. She used visual aids and explained it in detail. A must do!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear this was one of your favorite tours and that you enjoyed exploring the fascinating layers beneath Rome. It’s fantastic that your guide was able to bring the experience to life with her explanations and visual aids, helping you grasp the incredible history hidden beneath the city. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you found it to be a must-do experience! Arrivederci, Francesca Eyes of Rome Team
Hands down our family fav tour of Rome! Our tour guide was an archeologist and was so knowledgeable. We learned so much and my teens can’t stop talking about it. I even caught the hubs on the phone telling his friends about it. Amazing. Just do it.
Hello Tracy, I'm thrilled to hear that your family had such an incredible experience on your tour of Rome! It's fantastic that your guide, an archaeologist, made such a lasting impression on everyone, including your teens and even your husband. It sounds like a truly memorable experience for the whole family. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm! Grazie mille! Francesca Eyes of Rome Team
