Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes

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Spanish Shared : 4 Churches
2 Adults x $78.74
$157.48
Approx Total
$157.48
2.5 hrs Small Group Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants
English Shared : 4 Churches
2 Adults x $78.74
$157.48
Approx Total
$157.48
2.5 hrs Small Group Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a small group of a maximum of 10 participants
French Private : 4 Churches
2 Adults x $460.91
$921.82
Approx Total
$921.82
2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option.
German Private : 4 Churches
2 Adults x $460.91
$921.82
Approx Total
$921.82
2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option.
Portuguese Private: 4 Churches
2 Adults x $460.91
$921.82
Approx Total
$921.82
2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option.
French Private : 5 Churches
2 Adults x $502.91
$1,005.82
Approx Total
$1,005.82
3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Italian Private : 4 Churches
2 Adults x $460.91
$921.82
Approx Total
$921.82
2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option.
Spanish Private : 4 Churches
2 Adults x $460.91
$921.82
Approx Total
$921.82
2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option.
German Private : 5 Churches
2 Adults x $502.91
$1,005.82
Approx Total
$1,005.82
3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Portuguese Private: 5 Churches
2 Adults x $502.91
$1,005.82
Approx Total
$1,005.82
3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major
English Private : 4 Churches
2 Adults x $460.91
$921.82
Approx Total
$921.82
2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option.
Italian Private : 5 Churches
2 Adults x $502.91
$1,005.82
Approx Total
$1,005.82
3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Spanish Private : 5 Churches
2 Adults x $502.91
$1,005.82
Approx Total
$1,005.82
3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major
English Private : 5 Churches
2 Adults x $502.91
$1,005.82
Approx Total
$1,005.82
3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Spanish Shared : 5 Churches
2 Adults x $99.74
$199.48
Approx Total
$199.48
3.5 hrs Small Group Tour: This option is for a 3.5 hrs tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major
English Shared : 5 Churches
2 Adults x $99.74
$199.48
Approx Total
$199.48
3.5 hrs Small Group Tour: This option is for a 3.5 hrs tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Live professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Headsets to hear clear your guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Take a fascinating journey through an underground pagan temple and four impressive churches to understand the very early stages of Christianity. See original relics from the Crucifixion of Christ and soil from the Holy Land.

Meeting points

Meet at the TouriksPoint at Via di San Giovanni in Laterano 132, 15 meters from the Basilica of St. Clement. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.

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Itinerary

  • Basilica of San Clemente

    You will enjoy a fascinating journey deep underground St. Clement's Basilica, a few meters away from the Colosseum. You will go through three layers of ancient monuments built on top of each other, and learn about forgotten pagan cults, early Christianity, and mystic symbolism. You will visit the best preserved Temple of Mithras and touch the underground river flowing below the streets of Rome and below the Colosseum. You will marvel at ancient mosaics and at the stories they portray. You will appreciate the intimacy of a small group of maximum 10 people

    1 hour 15 minutes

  • Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

    Having learned about paganism, the early persecutions and the martyrs, make a walk to the Cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, and find out why it is known as “Mother and head of all churches on Earth”. Be impressed by the beauty of the golden interior and the ancient frescos and hear about Emperor Constantine and why he legalized Christianity in 313.

    30 minutes

  • Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs

    Learn about the Emperor’s mother, St. Helena, and her pilgrimage to Jerusalem to recover the artifacts, safeguarded by the early underground church in the Holy Land. Among those, see the Holy Stairs, the original stairs of the praetorium which Jesus climbed at his judgment.

    15 minutes

  • Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

    Finally, walk to the church built with earth brought from the Holy land, the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem and see the other Holy Relics secured by Helena including a nail from the Crucifixion, the walnut board Pontius Pilate put above the cross as well as the wood of the Cross Jesus was crucified on. See also fragments of the wall from the cave of the nativity in Bethlehem and two thorns of the crown of the Passion of Christ.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    Choose to extend your journey to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where stunning mosaics and sacred relics offer insight into the church's importance in Christian history.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup and setup the headsets.
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
  • This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia

Free Cancellation

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 46 reviews with 5 stars

Great Tour and great experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Great tour and great experience tour guide was extremely knowledgeable! Would highly recommend to others

Would definitely recommend!

Published on Nov, 2024

My tour guide was really knowledgeable, insightful, and easy to speak to. The building we saw had so much history to it, it was an interesting tour.

The BESt!!

Published on Nov, 2024

Mario was a superb tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and managed our time well to ensure we saw all of the relics on this excellent tour. So far, this has been the highlights of our Rome trip. I highly recommend!!

Churches Art and History

Published on Nov, 2024

Our tour guide Kiera was amazing and so knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history behind all of the churches frescos and relics.

Must See This Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Excellent knowledge and presentation by tour guide. One of the best tours I’ve ever been on! What a privilege to see up close the famous and inspirational relics of our Lord Christ Jesus!

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