Colosseum & San Clemente Basilica's undergrounds private tour
Overview
This Private 4-Hour Adventure through the Colosseum, Ancient Rome & San Clemente’s Underground is a journey into the layers of history beneath the Eternal City.
Your Unforgettable Adventure Includes:
⛪ San Clemente’s Mind-Blowing Underground Labyrinth: descend through 12 centuries of history in one extraordinary building
Explore a 4th-century basilica hidden beneath the modern church
Discover a 1st-century Mithraic temple where secret pagan rituals were performed & discover the Emperor Domitian’s mint, Rome’s ancient financial systems.
️Colosseum & Gladiator: walk where emperors & warriors once stood & learn great stories & anecdotes from your guide.
️Palatine Hill: Where Rome Was Born, wander through the ruins of imperial palaces where emperors ruled the Roman empire!
⚖️Roman Forum: Ancient Rome’s Times Square:
walk the Sacred Way & see Julius Caesar’s temple. Here Mark Antony gave his famous funeral speech.
Limited private tours available – book now for a great experience!
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Admission/Entrance fees for San Clemente
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional guide for 4 hours
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Location
Via di San Gregorio
00186 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza di San Clemente
00184 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Arch of Constantine (pass by)
Palatine Hill
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica of San Clemente
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please be on time to avoid losing entry and thus missing the tour.
- The order of the itinerary and start time is subject to change according to ticket availability and security reasons. You will always be notified.
- A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum. Also a copy is accepted.
- Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience!
- Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle.
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Activity code: C-21175P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Admission/Entrance fees for San Clemente.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional guide for 4 hours.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum & San Clemente Basilica's undergrounds private tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum & San Clemente Basilica’s undergrounds private tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Admission/Entrance fees for San Clemente
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional guide for 4 hours
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please be on time to avoid losing entry and thus missing the tour.
- The order of the itinerary and start time is subject to change according to ticket availability and security reasons. You will always be notified.
- A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum. Also a copy is accepted.
- Please make sure you ask the guide any curiosities you may have during the tour, we want to ensure you have the very best experience!
- Please bring comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle.
