Adventure Details

Embark on an unexpected adventure just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum. Dive 14 meters under the St. Clement Basilica to discover a mystical world of forgotten pagan cults and early Christian legends and frescoes, traveling through three layers of earth and history. Highlights of this private tour include exploring an ancient Mithras temple and an underground river, as well as marveling at underground frescoes, early legends, and golden mosaics. Meet your guide at the St. Clement Basilica and journey deep underground into a world of ancient cults and legends. Explore 14 meters below the surface through layers of history, discovering the best-preserved Mithras temple in the city. Learn about pagan beliefs of ancient Romans and early Christian persecutions while standing in a building from the 1st century that was once home to St. Clement. Experience the eerie atmosphere and touch the water of an underground stream before ending the tour in the stunning 12th-century Basilica. Important information for this tour includes arriving at the meeting point 5 minutes before the scheduled start time, wearing appropriate clothing to enter churches, and being prepared to walk for a significant amount of time. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is subject to weather conditions and events in the liturgical calendar. In case of cancellation, guests have the option to reschedule for another date or receive a full refund. For environmental reasons, bringing your own headphones is recommended, and disposable water bottles should not be thrown away as Rome has free drinking water fountains available for refills. - Private tour near the Colosseum - Explore an ancient Mithras temple and underground river - Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for churches - Arrive 5 minutes early at the meeting point - Bring your own headphones and fill water bottles at free fountains in Rome TLDR - Private tour near the Colosseum - Explore ancient Mithras temple and underground river - Wear comfortable shoes, arrive early, bring own headphones, and refill water bottles at free fountains in Rome.