On this private tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit the spooky Catacombs of Santa Domitilla, one of the largest and most ancient underground Christian cemeteries in the world. Its miles and miles of eerie twisting tunnels house hundreds of thousands of graves, as well as some of the world’s oldest Christian images and the haunting underground church of Santi Nereo ed Achilleo. In the basilica of San Clemente meanwhile, just a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, you’ll admire astonishing medieval mosaics and some of the most important paintings of the Early Renaissance. Making our way down secret staircases, we will descend into the 3 underground levels hidden beneath the church - including a perfectly preserved hidden church and a mysterious ancient Mithraic temple. You will explore the Roman houses hidden underneath the Basilica of Giovanni and Paolo, with their refined wall-paintings and beautiful gardens.
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.
Duration:
Approximately 4 hours
Meeting point: Basilica San Clemente on Via Labicana, 95 (Or select local hotels if requested at time of booking)
Ending point:
This tour will end close to the meeting location.
Departures:
Morning: Confirmed at time of booking.
Not Included:
Hotel Drop off, Lunch, Gratuity
Additional Information:
People wearing shorts or with uncovered shoulders may not be admitted into museums and churches.
Tour does not operate on the 1st Sunday of each month, January 1, May 1 or December 25. Children aged 4 years and under are free.
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