Colosseum & Basilica of San Clemente Undergrounds Experience

Visit the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum and complete your experience by exploring different levels of Rome’s past at the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, which is made up of two churches, one built over the other.

Meet your host at the Touristation office (Piazza Ara Coeli 16) where you are provided with preliminary information and immerse yourself in the past with a captivating multimedia video presentation, crafted by a renowned company with credits from UNESCO, BBC, and National Geographic. Witness the evolution of Rome through stunning visual narratives before venturing into the iconic landmarks.

Set off on foot to see the Forum, Palatine Hill first and the Colosseum at the end of your visit. Discover the Archaeological Park on your own: Roman Forum, Palatine Hill first and, at the end, step inside one of the world's most famous monuments, the Colosseum (the entrance to the Colosseum will be approximately 2 hours after the meeting point time.)

A five-minute walk from the Colosseum, there is one of the world’s great treasures, a place loved by pilgrims, students of art and visitors from all over the world.

Here, like nowhere else, it is possible to visit and experience different levels of Rome's past: the Basilica of San Clemente and the excavations. Descending below the present church, one enters a 4th century church containing some of the world’s finest medieval frescos, dating from the 8th to the 11th century. Going down lower again, one enters the 1st century area with its Mithraic temple, and across a narrow alleyway, a large public building, around whose foundations flow the lost waters of ancient Rome. Above the excavation stands the present 12th century Basilica, with its magnificent mosaic, early renaissance frescoes, the 6th century marble chancel from the earlier church, the Cosmatesque floor.

Don't forget to get help from the Touristation staff to download the audio guide of Rome with more than 170 points of interest.

Meeting Point:
Report at TOURISTATION ARACOELI, Piazza D'Ara Coeli, 16.
Customers are requested to redeem their vouchers at TOURISTATION ARACOELI piazza d’Aracoeli 16.
Touristation office is NOT next to the Colosseum but is on the Piazza Venezia side. Look for a fountain under restoration. There are orange flags outside the office.

Please proceed to the TOURISTATION OFFICE to redeem your voucher and receive your services.

Highlights:

Be introduced with the sights with an informative 25-minute multimedia video
Enjoy the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your pace
Explore the Colosseum, the largest ancient amphitheater ever built
Visit and experience different levels of Rome’s past, at the Basilica of San Clemente
Travel back in time to the center of daily life in ancient Rome at the Forum

What’s included:

Assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office and accompaniment to the entrance of the Mamertine Prison
30-minute multimedia 3D video inside the Cinema Room of the Touristation Aracoeli office
Access to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum
Entrance to the Basilica of San Clemente (Free entry)
Basilica of San Clemente excavations reserved entrance ticket
Audio guide app of Rome with more than 170 points of interest

What’s not included:

Audioguide and guided tour into Basilica of San Clemente
Food and drink
Pick up from and to the the hotel
Headsets

Duration: 5 hours

Important information:

You are kindly requested to read the Regulation for Visitors and Terms and Conditions for the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum, by clicking on the link. The confirmed reservation implies tacit acceptance of these Terms.

All visitors and their belongings will undergo security screening for safety purposes.
Booking time indicates the meeting time at the Touristation office; punctuality is essential.
Please remember to bring a valid ID or passport.
Prohibited items include bottles, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, aerosols, large luggage or bags, and pets.
The Colosseum archaeological area offers free admission to visitors with a certified disability exceeding 74%. Non-self-sufficient visitors are also entitled to a free ticket for one companion. Therefore, this activity is not recommended for people with motor difficulties.
Assistance will be provided by the dedicated Touristation staff at the entrance of the Roman Forum.

Total price includes: