Rome Tour of Basilica San Clemente Excavation & Tiber River Boat
Description
Explore the layers of history at the Basilica of San Clemente, where you'll uncover a time capsule of ancient Rome through its 1st-century Roman house, 4th-century basilica, and a hidden underground realm featuring an ancient temple. The audio guide enhances your journey, revealing the fascinating stories embedded in medieval frescoes, mosaics, and relics. In addition, enjoy a 24-hour hop-on hop-off riverboat ticket, allowing you to experience Rome from the tranquil Tiber River. Admire iconic landmarks like Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the charming streets of Trastevere as you cruise at your leisure. - Discover the Basilica of San Clemente's rich historical layers with an audio guide - Enjoy a 24-hour hop-on hop-off riverboat ticket for scenic views along the Tiber - Visit landmarks like Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Jewish Ghetto - Explore at your own pace with multiple boarding piers near major attractions
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The Basilica of San Clemente in Rome offers a fascinating journey through history. The 12th-century upper basilica is adorned with a stunning apse mosaic and Cosmatesque marble inlays. Beneath it lies a 4th-century Christian church, built on a Roman nobleman's house, with medieval frescoes depicting scenes from the life of St. Clement. Further below, a 1st-century Mithraeum, an underground temple dedicated to the god Mithras, reveals ancient Roman religious practices, along with the remains of Roman warehouses and residential buildings. The basilica showcases Rome’s evolution from paganism to Christianity in a single, extraordinary site.
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
The Mausoleum of Hadrian, more often known as Castel Sant'Angelo is a towering rotunda in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The popes later used the building as a fortress and castle, and it is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
The Tiber (Tevere) is the third-longest river in Italy and the longest in Central Italy, rising in the Apennine Mountains in Emilia-Romagna and flowing 406 km (252 mi) through Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, where it is joined by the River Aniene, to the Tyrrhenian Sea, between Ostia and Fiumicino.
Ponte Sant'Angelo is a Roman bridge in Rome, Italy, completed in 134 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian, to span the Tiber from the city center to his newly constructed mausoleum, now the towering Castel Sant'Angelo.
Ponte Sisto is a bridge in Rome's historic center, spanning the river Tiber. It connects Via dei Pettinari in the Rione of Regola to Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere.
Tiber Island is the only river island in the part of the Tiber which runs through Rome. Tiber Island is located in the southern bend of the Tiber.
Located on the west bank of the Tiber River, the Trastevere District is one of the most charming and authentic neighborhoods in Rome.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The San Clemente AudioGuidedTour is Offered in the following languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish and German
- The booked time refers to the start of the San Clemente Audio GuidedTour , NOT the beginning of the cruise on the Tiber River.
- You will not be entitled to a refund if you are a no-show or have a delay of more than 20 minutes compared to the booked time.
- If San Clemente Basilica is closed for unpredictable or religious events, one or both visits can be rescheduled.
- In the event of adverse weather or other events that prevent navigation on the Tiber River, a partial refund of the cruise ticket only, in the amount of 16 euros, will be considered.
- Please carefully read the instructions written on the voucher that you will receive upon confirmation.
- The River Cruise Hop on Hop Off ticket is valid 24 hours from the first embarkation (Hop on, Hop Off). Cruises run every day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Starting time of san Clemente Basilica auidoguided Tour may vary depending on availability and on the not predictable events.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, people with severe mobility issues or strollers.
Reviews(3)
There is only audio available for the church, not the other sites. You can only get on and off the boat going one way.
Thank you for your feedback. The tour includes an audio guide for the Basilica of San Clemente. Could you please let us know where you read that an audio guide was included for the other sites as well? The boat service included in the tour is operated as a hop-on/hop-off route along the Tiber River, and boarding/disembarkation is subject to the river cruise operator's regulations and schedule. We appreciate your comments and would be grateful if you could clarify the point regarding the audio guides so we can verify the information provided on the booking page.
Very nice basilica and very nice boat tour but really not clear layout, lack of precision on the point of taking the boat, and hop-up contract cancelled last minute, but finally possible in agreement with the boat live, and live boat price significantly cheaper than agency price.... So a little borderline....
Nous vous remercions pour votre retour. Nous souhaitons préciser que le prix du forfait proposé via notre agence inclut non seulement le service lui-même, mais également les commissions de la plateforme, l’assistance client, les frais bancaires ainsi que les taxes. Ces éléments expliquent la différence de tarif par rapport à un achat effectué directement sur place. Nous restons bien entendu à votre disposition pour toute clarification supplémentaire.
We had excellent, friendly communication from the start. Full explanation of the trip when we collected our tickets, including an app for the tour, a map of where to go and advice on timings. We were very lucky to have beautiful sunshine for the Tiber river boat which made the views even more breathtaking taking.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found it a relaxing way to explore the sights of Rome. It’s great to know that our team’s communication and support—from ticket collection to the app, map, and timing advice—helped make everything smooth and enjoyable. And how wonderful that you had beautiful sunshine for your Tiber River cruise—those views are truly special in the right light! We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience in Rome.
