This exclusive experience unearths over two millennia of history in a small group with an expert guide. Head underground and explore ancient temples and churches at the breathtaking basilica di San Clemente, before visiting Rome’s largest network of catacombs which still contain the bodies of over 150,000 ancient Romans.
Our tour starts on the ground level of the Basilica San Clemente, beautiful medieval church and architectural masterpiece. Spread over multiple layers, the ‘lasagna church’ is one of the few sites that allows you travel through time to discover ruins from centuries apart.
After marvelling at the stunning marble floors and intricate décor, we’ll start our descent. The lower floors lead to an older, larger church that was built in the 4th Century, before descending deeper into a cult temple, dedicated to ancient Eastern god Mithras.
Journeying even further underground, your guide will bring to life an ancient Roman apartment complex as you walk through an ancient doorway and even cross an age-old street. Understand what life was really like for ancient Romans in one of the best-preserved Roman homes in the city.
The adventure continues along Via Appia Antica, the first ancient Roman highway, to the Catacombs of Domitilla. Catacombs have been a secret part of Roman history for almost two thousand years. Your expert historian guide will tell you about how ancient Christian burial rites and rituals were performed so many centuries ago, and how the handmade tunnels are filled with the bodies of ancient Romans.
Our visit will include the tomb of Diogenes, several crypts decorated with Pagan and Christian symbols and motifs as well as the oldest known fresco of the last supper. Your expert guide will lead you through the dark underbelly of ancient Rome at a leisurely, comfortable pace.
Please note that the cost of this tour includes the entrance tickets to the Catacomb di Santa Domitilla and the Basilica San Clemente.
If you’re ready to take a step off the beaten track and delve deeper into ancient Rome’s secrets, book your spot now!
