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Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour
Rome, Italy
$89.37
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Underground Pagan Temple and Churches Tour reveals the early stages of Christianity through a captivating exploration of sacred sites. This enriching experience takes you through an underground temple and four remarkable churches, showcasing original relics and ancient history.
- 🏛️ Visit the Basilica of San Clemente, descending through three layers of ancient monuments to learn about pagan cults and early Christianity.
- 🌊 Marvel at the Temple of Mithras and touch the underground river flowing beneath Rome and the Colosseum.
- 🎨 Admire ancient mosaics and their mystic stories in a small group of no more than 10 participants for a more personal experience.
- ⛪ Explore the Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, known as the “Mother and head of all churches on Earth,” with its stunning golden interior and ancient frescos.
- 👑 Learn about Emperor Constantine and his role in legalizing Christianity in 313 during your visit to this historic cathedral.
- 🛤️ Discover the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs, where you can see the original stairs Jesus climbed at his judgment, brought back by St. Helena.
- ✝️ Walk to the Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, built with soil from the Holy Land, and view significant relics including a nail from the Crucifixion.
- 🗺️ Optionally extend your journey to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major to see stunning mosaics and sacred relics.
- 🎧 Headsets are provided to ensure you hear your guide clearly throughout the tour.
- 💼 Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience, along with all entrance fees and taxes.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English Shared : 4 Churches
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
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
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Headsets to hear clear your guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fees
- Live professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
Meeting point
Meet us at Piazza di San Clemente, 00184 Rome. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label.
Return details
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Basilica of San ClementeYou 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
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Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in LateranoHaving 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.
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Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy StairsLearn 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.
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Basilica di Santa Croce in GerusalemmeFinally, 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.
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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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour
Rome, Italy
$89.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!