Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Private Tour & Tickets No Line

Rome Underground San Clemente Basilica Exclusive Private Tour & Tickets No Line
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!

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.

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.

Your last stop is the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano along Via San Giovanni. This 12th-century basilica is a great example of architectural chronology: the structure is a three-level building complex, with each level corresponding to a major era of Roman history. Remains under the present basilica suggest that the foundation was part of a republican-era villa. In the 4th century, this was converted into a Christian church dedicated to Pope St. Clemet, the third Pope after St. Peter. The present Medieval basilica was built in 1100.

• 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
• Dress code is smart casual. Shoulder and knees must be covered
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
• Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour

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  Private Tour: 2.5-hour tour including San Clemente Basilica and its underground, plus Ludus Magnus and S. Pietro in Vincoli Church.

• Tour of the Gladiator School From out side
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Tour of the Moses of Michelangelo
• Private tour Guide expert in Archaeology/art and History
• Skip the Line entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Basilica of San Clemente
• Wi FI Radio Headsets to hear the guide clearly

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions

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• Please meet your personal guide at least 15 minutes before the departure time selected at the meeting point.
• Your tour guide will have your admission tickets.
• A dress code is required to enter all the churches: knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with the requirements
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes recommended
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
– Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Tour In Rome by Tour in the City.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.