Ultimate Underground Tour in Rome

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Small Groups
Tour Guide
Entry Tickets

Private transportation

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through time as we unveil the mysterious underground world of Rome, showcasing the remarkable shrines, dwellings and palaces of the ancient Romans. Our immersive tour, spanning approximately 2.5 hours, will take you to some of the most awe-inspiring locations beneath the bustling streets of modern-day Rome. Our tour guide Justin Lone is a theologian and historian acquired his degree at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. His passion for Roman history will come to the fore as he regales you with captivating tales, historical anecdotes, and lesser-known facts about the underground world of Rome. His expertise will bring the ancient ruins to life, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this legendary city.

Meeting points

To reach Piazza di Santissimi Giovanni e Paolo you can take metro line B to Colosseum Metro station and then walk to the piazza in front of the church - it will take you about 15 minutes walk

End point

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The tour ends at Basilica di San Clemente - one of the oldest Christian temples in Rome with three different levels of constructions from different architectural periods.

Itinerary

Case Romane del Celio

Step back in time as we venture into ancient Roman dwellings. These exceptionally preserved homes offer a unique glimpse into the daily lives of the Romans, complete with their intricate frescoes, elegant mosaics, and beautifully adorned rooms. Marvel at the skillful craftsmanship and architectural wonders that have withstood the test of time.

1 hour
Basilica of San Clemente

Descend even further into the depths of Rome as we explore the fascinating layers of history within Basilica di San Clemente . Uncover the secrets of this extraordinary place, where a 12th-century basilica was built on top of a 4th-century church, which, in turn, was constructed upon an ancient Roman house. As you go further underground, the exotic Persian cult of Mithras, and the mysteries of Roman religion before Christianity will reveal themselves. Witness the captivating fusion of different architectural styles and religious traditions that converge in this remarkable site.

1 hour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Ultimate Underground Tour is the Ultimate!

Published on Jan, 2025

Justin is an exceptional guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about ancient Roman history and how it impacted societal norms and practices. His delivery is very engaging giving you a wonderful perspective of ancient Roman life without it ever seeming like a history lesson. He makes it so interesting that you don’t even realize that you are, in fact, getting a history lesson. Thé tour is fascinating. Well worth it.

Amazing Tour, not to be missed!

Published on Oct, 2024

We loved our Tour with Justin! He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing interesting facts and history. We really felt like we experienced the history and came away with new understandings of the complex interplay of cultures. We would strongly recommend this tour and Justin. It was also a wonderful opportunity to get away from the crowds.

In Depth Look into Storied Rome

Published on Sep, 2024

The Ultimate Underground Tour with Justin is tremendous. The depth of knowledge he has to share, along with his humorous anecdotes, completely immerses you in the vast varied history of Rome through the lens of two particular locations - the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the Basilica of San Clemente. If you are looking for a tour that feels exclusive, keeping one from feeling like just another numbered tourist, then you have found your guide and experience. We can only hope he adds more excursions to his offerings.

Ultimate Underground Tour.

Published on Jun, 2024

We are Dave and Kim from the UK, and we booked the Ultimate Underground Tour before arriving in Rome. From start to finish the whole booking and starting the tour was faultless. Justin our tour guide contacted us the night before the tour to confirm meeting location and start time, and when we arrived he text us to let us know where he was. The tour itself was fantastic and took us back in time hundreds of years. Justin’s expert knowledge and enthusiasm was evident throughout the whole tour, which brought the who experience to life. We would both highly recommend the tour as having Justin as a guide is so much better than trying to glean the information on all the underground buildings and artefact’s for yourself. Thank you again Justin, and good luck in the future. Kind regards Dave and Kim.

Excellent guide would highly recommend

Published on May, 2024

Justin was was a very good guide he was easy to understand and we learnt a huge amount of Roman History during the tour.