Descend 14 meters beneath Rome’s Basilica of Saint Clement with Touriks to uncover ancient temples, vivid frescoes, and tales of early cults. This unique underground tour reveals a hidden side of the Eternal City.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking and descending stairs.
Wildlife
History
The Basilica of Saint Clement sits atop layers revealing Rome’s religious evolution from pagan Mithraism to early Christianity, reflecting centuries of faith transformations.
Conservation
Careful preservation efforts maintain the delicate frescoes and temple structures, with visitor limits designed to minimize impact on this fragile underground environment.
Touriks
Descend 14 meters beneath Rome’s Basilica of Saint Clement with Touriks to uncover ancient temples, vivid frescoes, and tales of early cults. This unique underground tour reveals a hidden side of the Eternal City.
Touriks is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio that specializes in guided cultural and archaeological experiences across the city and Vatican area.
Specializing in in-depth guided visits of St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, Touriks offers semi-private, private, and small-group formats that include dome climbs, visits to the underground grottoes, and guided exploration of St. Peter’s tomb.
The company also guides visitors through Rome’s subterranean heritage, including Roman Catacombs, the underground temples of San Clemente, and other proto-Christian basilicas. Selected catacombs tours include private transfer options noted in tour descriptions.
Touriks’ program includes a broad range of Rome itineraries: Colosseum underground and arena tours, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walks, Pantheon and Navona Square visits with access to underground sites, Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus visits, Trastevere walks with subterranean sites, and guided visits to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Borghese Gallery.
Individual tour descriptions emphasize major artworks and architectural highlights such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the mosaics of St. Peter’s, and Bernini’s design of St. Peter’s Square. Touriks is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its Rome tours are listed with factual itineraries and booking details.
All tour listings state location, format, and options so travelers can select dome climbs, underground grottoes, transfers, or private and small-group experiences when available.
Location
Roma, Lazio
Based in Rome, Italy
Group Options
Private & Small-Group
Private, semi-private and small-group tours
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed on The Adventure Collective
Highlights
Basilica to Catacombs
Tours from St. Peter’s to undergrounds
Select a St. Peter’s Basilica tour, dome climb, catacombs visit or Colosseum experience and secure a guided Rome itinerary that fits travel style.
Wear comfortable shoes
Uneven stone floors and staircases require sturdy, non-slip footwear.
Limited group size
Tours are held in small groups to keep the experience intimate and informative.
Bring a light jacket
The underground chambers remain cool year-round, so layering is advisable.
Photography rules
Flash photography is typically prohibited to protect delicate frescoes.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides stability and comfort on uneven stone floors and stairways.
Light jacket or sweater
Keeps you comfortable in the cool, damp underground chambers.
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Small backpack
Useful for carrying water and personal items while walking around Rome.
Non-flash camera
Allows you to capture the ancient frescoes respecting preservation rules.