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Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Tour & Tickets

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Rome Gladiator school Underground San Clemente Basilica and Moses of Michelangelo private Tours
Rome Gladiator school Underground San Clemente Basilica and Moses of Michelangelo private Tour
Rome Gladiator school Underground San Clemente Basilica and Moses of Michelangelo private Tour
Rome Gladiator school Underground San Clemente Basilica and Moses of Michelangelo private Tour
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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!

What's Included

  • Tour of the Gladiator School From out side
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Tour of the Moses of Michelangelo
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Piazza di San Clemente
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Basilica of San Clemente

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ludus Magnus

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Basilica of San Clemente

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

San Pietro in Vincoli

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Tour & Tickets?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Tour & Tickets?
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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?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tour of the Gladiator School From out side.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Tour of the Moses of Michelangelo.
  • Skip the Line entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Basilica of San Clemente.
  • Private tour Guide expert in Archaeology/art and History.
  • FOR SELF AUDIO GUIDED TOUR OPTION ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA AND ITS UNDERGROUNDS ARE INCLUDED.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
  • To download and use the app, we recommend using a smartphone produced in 2020 or later.
  • Headphones are recommended for optimal audio quality — bring your own.
  • TOUR GUIDE NOT INCLUDED FOR THE SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR OPTION.
  • SELF AUDIO GUIDED TOUR ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA IS INCLUDED.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Tour & Tickets is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tour of the Gladiator School From out side
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Tour of the Moses of Michelangelo
  • Skip the Line entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Basilica of San Clemente
  • Private tour Guide expert in Archaeology/art and History
  • FOR SELF AUDIO GUIDED TOUR OPTION ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA AND ITS UNDERGROUNDS ARE INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • To download and use the app, we recommend using a smartphone produced in 2020 or later.
  • Headphones are recommended for optimal audio quality — bring your own.
  • TOUR GUIDE NOT INCLUDED FOR THE SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR OPTION
  • SELF AUDIO GUIDED TOUR ONLY SAN CLEMENTE BASILICA IS INCLUDED

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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

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