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Christian Rome and Underground: Half Day Private Tour

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Experience Christian Rome on an exclusive private walking tour, exploring its hidden treasures and underground wonders at your own pace. Begin in the Lateran area, once home to the first Popes, and enter the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the oldest Papal Basilica, revered as “The Mother of all Churches.” Continue to the extraordinary Basilica of San Clemente, built on three levels from the 1st to 12th century, and descend to its underground floors to see the ancient Mithras Altar. Visit the historic Church of Santi Quattro Coronati, dedicated to four anonymous martyrs, and conclude at San Pietro in Vincoli, home to Michelangelo’s iconic Moses. With a private guide, enjoy personalized attention, skip the crowds, and immerse yourself fully in Rome’s spiritual, artistic, and architectural heritage. A captivating, intimate journey through centuries of faith, art, and history crafted just for you.

What's Included

  • Earphones (from 8 people)
  • Ticket skip the line Basilica San Clemente
  • Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
  • Tips
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Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano
52, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

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Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli
4/a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

The Papal Archbasilica, the major archpriestal cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, better known as the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, is, by definition, the "mother of all the churches in the world", and represents the ideal among pagan era and Christian era. The Basilica, which stands near Mount Celio, was built on the same site as the basilica built by Constantine, around 314, on land already owned by the noble Lateran family, from which the whole area takes its name. In his Annals, Tacitus recounts that the houses and lands owned by the Laterans were confiscated from them by the Emperor Nero after the conspiracy of the "Pisos": the consul Plautius Lateran conspired, failing, against the emperor Nero who condemned him to death and he deprived him of goods and land, in favor of the Imperial Exchequer.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of San Clemente

The Basilica of San Clemente in Laterano is one of the most interesting and ancient basilicas in Rome, built before 385 and dedicated to San Clemente, the third pope after Saint Peter. It consists of two superimposed churches, built on top of Roman buildings from the Republican age and on the remains of a temple of the god Mithras. On the left side of the facade is the bell tower, built between the end of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century. The lower basilica preserves several frescoes, including the representation of the "Legend of Sisinno", some fragments of the relics of Saint Cyril, evangelizer and inventor together with his brother Methodius, of the Glagolitic alphabet, from which the Cyrillic one was derived. Going down to an even lower level, there are Roman buildings from the imperial age and a Mithraeum of which a marble altar is preserved with the representation of the killing of the bull by Mithras.
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Ss. Quattro Coronati

On the slopes of the Celio, there is one of the most impressive monuments, rich in history, art and spirituality of Rome: the monastery of the Santi Quattro Coronati. Founded in the mid-5th century AD. on the remains of a Roman domus, it is one of the most important basilicas of Carolingian Rome. After so many centuries, its charm remains unchanged, so much so that the impression you get when you cross its threshold is that of immersing yourself in an ancient atmosphere suspended in time, far from the chaos and frenetic rhythms of the modern city. The church, which takes its name from the tradition of the martyrdom of four Roman soldiers and five stonecutters, was completely rebuilt following the fire that devastated the city in 1084. At the beginning of the thirteenth century, the building with the monks' cells, the splendid cloister and the luxurious fortified cardinal's palace were added to the original complex, the entrance of which is dominated by the massive Torre Maggiore.
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San Pietro in Vincoli

San Pietro in bonds was founded in the 5th century by the Empress Eudoxia, to guard the precious relic: the chain with which St. Peter, a prisoner in Jerusalem, had been tied, and which today is preserved under the high altar, and is displayed to the faithful on August 1st of each year. Rebuilt in the 8th century, further interventions on the façade and portico were made in the 1500s, while the interior was modified in the 18th century. In front of the church stands a portico with five arches supported by octagonal pillars which bear the coat of arms of Pope Julius II in the capitals. The interior of the basilica-shaped church is divided into three naves, separated by 20 Doric columns of Greek marble. The Basilica is above all famous because, since 1545, it has hosted one of the masterpieces of Renaissance art: Michelangelo Buonarroti's Moses, the colossal statue, sculpted in 1513, to decorate the funerary monument of Julius II.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required
  • Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christian Rome and Underground: Half Day Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christian Rome and Underground: Half Day Private Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Earphones (from 8 people).
  • Ticket skip the line Basilica San Clemente.
  • Emergency number also operational via whatsapp.
  • 3 hours Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tips.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Christian Rome and Underground: Half Day Private Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Christian Rome and Underground: Half Day Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Earphones (from 8 people)
  • Ticket skip the line Basilica San Clemente
  • Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
  • 3 hours Professional guide
  • Tips

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please note: shorts, miniskirts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed in the basilicas
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required
  • Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
  • Provide the correct phone number with international country code
  • One day before please call to confirm the pick up
  • check that you provide all the details to the agency
  • Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
  • Time for pick up at the hotel must be confirmed the day before between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm on the emergency phone or whatsapp
  • Entry to the basilicas requires appropriate clothing: shorts, miniskirts and bare shoulders are not permitted.

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