Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica di San Clemente al Laterano) Tours and Tickets

Squeeze one more sight into your packed Rome schedule with this express tour of the city’s fascinating catacombs. Save precious time with transportation to and from the city center and a guide waiting to meet you. Take in the Domitilla catacomb’s warren of underground burial chambers and subterranean Basilica of Nereus and Achilleus in record time and be back in downtown Rome in less than two hours.

Discover the archaeological layers underneath the Basilica of San Clemente on a guided tour of this 12th-century church. Descend three levels under the church to see a 4th-century basilica, the remains of an ancient pagan Mitraic temple, and further below, the ruins of ancient Roman homes. Then walk to the nearby Basilica of St. Peter in Chains to view ancient relics and Michelangelo's famous sculpture of Moses.

Discover some of Rome's hidden treasures on this small-group tour that takes you from the arenas of the ancient republic to the sublime art of the High Renaissance. Admire sacred relics and an unfinished masterpiece by Michelangelo at San Pietro in Vincoli church, and see where gladiators prepared for battle at the Ludus Magnus near the Colosseum. Then, take an underground archaeological tour through millennia of Roman history at the multi-layered Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano.

Most visitors to Rome never get past St. Peter’s Basilica, but the city is thick with important churches that are rich in art and history. With this unique tour, discover Rome’s landmark sacred sites from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to the Holy Stairs near the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. Delve into religious and art history as you admire holy relics and spectacular masterpieces by Michelangelo and others.

Go underground in Rome and explore the city’s ancient catacombs with this small group walking tour. In a group limited to six people, follow your guide through narrow passageways to see tombs of some of Rome’s first Christian citizens. Learn about artwork on the walls and hear stories about the rituals once held in these spooky spaces.

Discover what ancient sites lies beneath Rome’s already historical streets on an underground tour. Following a guide, explore a labyrinth of hidden churches, temples, tombs and narrow streets 50 feet (15 meters) below the modern-day street level. See houses of Roman senators, abandoned shops and even a subterranean spring. You’ll start at the Basilica of St Clement to head below ground, plus visit the ancient church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo on Celian Hill.

Explore the Christian basilicas and landmark locations in Rome on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour. Visit the Basilica of San Clemente, the ancient Santi Quattro Coronati, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. Learn fascinating facts about these and other basilicas along the way. Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Basilica of San Clemente provided. Please dress conservatively. Attire such as shorts, miniskirts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed. Rome hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the ancient treasures hidden below St. Clement’s Basilica that are overlooked by most visitors to Rome. Follow your guide three levels down to explore ancient pagan temples, the 1st-century home of St. Clement, and a 4th-century basilica with original frescoes—as well as an underground river. End with a tour of the 12th-century basilica above ground, known for its spectacular mosaics.

Step back in time with this half-day private tour of Rome. Start at the Colosseum, using your skip-the-line access to breeze right in past the always-long queue. Learn about the gladiator brawls that took pace here 2,000 years ago from your private guide before heading over to the Roman Forum to walk amongst the ruins of the erstwhile center of the Roman universe. Explore the fascinating Basilica of St. Clement, an 11th-century church built on top of a 4th-century church that was built on a 1st-century nobleman's house.

The history of the early Church is one of the most fascinating aspects of western history. This private half-day tour takes you to the most important sties in Christian Rome. Marvel at the Basilica of St. Clement, a 900-year-old church built on top of a fourth-century church that is built on a first-century nobleman's house. Pop into the Church of St. Sylvester, where the Donation of Constantine is said to have taken place, and explore the huge San Giovanni in Laterano and the Sancta Sanctorum, a room that once held the most revered relics in Christendom, including the heads of Saint Peter and Paul, a chunk of the table used at the Last Supper and Jesus' Foreskin.

Delve into the early days of Christianity with this unique tour that traces the evolution of this important world religion from paganism through its formative stages. Explore four of Rome’s most storied churches with a guide to learn about early Christian history and view a number of holy relics said to be from the Crucifixion—including a nail and wood from the cross—as well as the Holy Stairs.

Visit the Colosseum and the Underground of San Clemente Basilica with a kid-expert guide! See the great Amphitheater that is the ultimate symbol of Rome, led by your expert guide. Gladiators, Emperors and undergrounds of the ancient City's facts and stories will entertain and engage you and the younger ones! From the Colosseum, your next stop is San Clemente Basilica. Travel back in time discovering the hidden secrets of its underground built on three levels through visual aids. The intriguing golden mosaics will recount to you more than 2000 years' history: feel free to ask your enthusiastic guide questions as you play finding traces of Roman past. On your way to San Clemente, see the Ludus Magnus, the place where the brave men called Gladiators used to prepare their fights. Take this opportunity to explore Rome in an exciting way!

Some of Rome’s most fascinating sights are its ancient crypts and catacombs hidden deep below the city, but they are spread far apart and are hard to visit by public transportation. Save hours with this private driving tour and take in four headliners in one day, including the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Basilica of San Clemente, Basilica of St. John in Lateran, and the Capuchin crypt.

Discover the best that Rome has to offer on this private tour of the city’s highlights. Visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the San Clemente Basilica during the course of four hours and learn about the history of ancient Rome from your informative guide. Enjoy skip-the-line access to Rome’s major attractions and make the most of your time in the ‘Eternal City.’

Ideal for in-the-know travelers who have already ticked off the Eternal City’s main sights, this out-of-the-box historical tour shows you Rome’s underground attractions—literally. Get far off the beaten track with a visit to a little-known crypt, where you can see rooms made entirely of bones. You’ll also head underneath the iconic Trevi Fountain for a peek at the first Roman aqueduct.

Take our guided tour of some of the most beautiful places in Rome from a historical, religious and artistic point of view. Following our walking tour you will discover many curiosities out of the usual known explanations.

Travel back in time to explore the 2000-years-long history of Rome in the most breathtaking places of the Eternal City: the famous Colosseum and the Basilica of Saint Clement, a three-tiered complex of buildings dated from Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages, treasure trove of spectacular mosaics and beautiful frescoes. Discover the symbol of Rome, the Colosseum, and the secrets of the gladiators and exotic beasts that fought to the death in its stunning arena. Follow the steps of great Emperors to the Roman Forum, the very heart of the old city, where they built marvellous temples, stunning arches of triumph and amazing palaces. Enjoy the best view over Rome from the panoramic terrace of the Palatine Hill: a unique chance for amazing pictures! See the gladiators’ school, where slaves and enemies of Rome learned to fight for the entertainment of Emperors, senators and common people in the nearby Colosseum. Finally enter the fascinating world of the Basilica of Saint Clement, where time seems to have frozen: explore the underground levels, from Ancient Romans’ houses to the first Christian shrine, and admire the wonderful mosaics and gilded ceilings of the Middle Ages church. Discover the secrets of the beautiful altar of the Mithraeum, a sanctuary of the exotic pagan cult of the god Mithras, the tomb of the famous Saint Cyril and the stunning frescoes of the 4th-century Christian church. This tour is kids-friendly and can be customized to meet your requests and special needs! Please contact us!

Uncover the secrets of Rome by joining this exclusive 2-hour walking tour. You'll explore a host of legendary sites, beginning with Saint Peter's in Chains, where you can get up close and personal with Michelangelo's epic artwork. Next, unearth stories from ancient times while visiting San Clemente Basilica—brought back to life during excavations at the end of the 1800s. Finally, journey through time at The Lateran Church, Mother and Head Of All Catholic Churches around the world.

Together with your guide, you will go to Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, where the chains with which St. Peter was held prisoner are kept. The origins of this basilica are very ancient. Next, we will see the Basilica of San Clemente, brought to light during the excavation work begun at the end of the 1800s. The last attraction of our tour is Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral of Rome. It is the mother and head of all the churches of Rome and the world. On the left side of the piazza is the Scala Santa: according to tradition, it is the same that Jesus went up to the Praetorium of Pontius Pilate. In the right corner of the piazza is the Baptistery, built by Constantine, where it is said that he was baptized by San Silvestro.

Bring history to life for all the family with this child-focused Colosseum and Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano tour. With commentary, games, and tablets to keep the kids engaged, the private tour offers a more personal experience to help you all get the most out of your Rome tour. Hear secrets of the gladiators as you stroll around the Colosseum terraces, then visit the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano to discover layers of history under the main church.

Delve deep into Roman history with this private Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano tour. Less-well known than the Colosseum, the basilica is nonetheless one of the capital’s true architectural treasures, with Byzantine mosaics above the ground and ancient ruins below it. Hear its history as you explore, and visit nearby gems like the Church of St. Peter in Chains and the gladiator training school of Ludus Magnus, too.

Explore ancient Roman sites that most tourists miss with this underground tour that takes you through catacombs and chapels hidden deep below the city. Begin by descending beneath the Basilica of San Clemente to explore its temples and chapels, then head outside the city center to the Catacombs of Santa Domitilla. Venture into the underground warren of chambers and corridors used by the early Christians as worship and burial spaces.

Uncover the myths, mysteries and monuments of Rome’s early Christian history on a fascinating 3-hour tour of Rome’s ancient basilicas. Pay a visit to Rome’s oldest church, St. John at the Lateran; climb the Holy Stairs to the Sancta Sanctorum; and explore the underground temples of St. Clement's Basilica. Along the way, hear stories of Rome’s religious history and see rare artifacts like the table where Jesus and his disciples sat during the Last Supper and Michelangelo's Moses sculpture. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people, ensuring an intimate experience.

Embark on an unexpected experience a stone's throw from the Colosseum: venture 14 meters below St Clement’s Basilica and immerse yourself into a mystical world of forgotten pagan cults and early-Christian legends and frescoes. Live the excitement of gradually exploring the different structures built on top of each other during the centuries on your way up to the surface. Cross three layers of history and earth and touch the waters of an underground river.