Rome Tour of Basilica San Clemente Excavation & Tiber River Boat

Tour Overview

Discover two sides of Rome in one ticket: explore the underground wonders of the Basilica of San Clemente with a self-guided audio tour, then enjoy a 24-hour hop-on hop-off riverboat pass along the Tiber. Dive into 2,000 years of history beneath the city,

Enjoy two unforgettable experiences that reveal the Eternal City from two unique perspectives: beneath its streets and along its river.

Start your journey with a self-guided audio tour of the Basilica of San Clemente, one of Rome’s most astonishing hidden treasures. Just steps from the Colosseum, this multi-layered site takes you deep into the past — from a beautifully decorated 12th-century church to a buried 4th-century basilica, and even further down to a 1st-century Roman house and a mysterious pagan temple. Your audio guide, available in multiple languages, brings to life each level with immersive stories, legends, and historical insight. Explore at your own pace and witness 2,000 years of Roman history stacked beneath your feet.

After discovering Rome underground, switch to a completely different point of view with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off boat tour on the Tiber River. Cruise calmly through the heart of the city, with the flexibility to board or disembark at several stops near top attractions like Castel Sant’Angelo, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Trastevere. It’s the perfect way to relax, enjoy scenic views, and move easily between sites.

What's Included

24-hour hop-on hop-off boat ticket, valid from the moment of first useEntry ticket to the Basilica of San Clemente and its underground excavationsAccess to the Upper Basilica (12th century)Access to the First Basilica level (4th century)Access to the Third Level – archaeological excavations dating back to the 1st centuryAudio guide app "San Clemente" with 22 listening points to explore the site in depthAudio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian

What's Not Included

Tour GuideHeadphones/SmartphonesMobile DeviceFood and drinksTransportation to/from the attractionsGratuities/Hotel pick-up and drop-offNo tour guide or audioguide on the River Boat

What Travelers Are Saying

What travelers love

Communication, app/map support, underground history and river views are praised.

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Your Itinerary

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San Clemente Starting/Meeting Point

The meeting/starting point is located in our travel Agency, Via Labicana, 96 Nearest metro station: Colosseo (LINE B) / MANZONI (LINE A).

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Rome River Boat experience embarkation point Ponte Sant'angelo

Descend the stairs next to the Saint Angelo Bridge (Ponte Sant'Angelo) and reach the level of the river, where you'll find the Saint Angelo Bridge pier (molo Ponte Sant'Angelo) on the Lungotevere Tor Di Nona side. From here, a boat departs every 30 minutes from each embarkation point, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that the river boats are not active from November 2 to March 30."

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Rome River Boat experience embarkation point Isola Tiberina

Descend the stairs next to the Garibaldi Bridge (Ponte Garibaldi )side, Lungotevere degli Anguillara (riverside), and reach the level of the river, where you'll find the Isola Tiberina pier (molo Isola Tiberina) on the Lungotevere degli Anguillara side. From here, a boat departs every 30 minutes from each embarkation point, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that the boats are not active from November 2 to March 30.

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Basilica of San Clemente and the underground Tour

Just steps from the Colosseum lies one of Rome’s most captivating archaeological wonders: the Basilica of San Clemente. More than a church, it’s a journey through 2,000 years of history — layered beneath the streets of the Eternal City. Begin at street level with the 12th-century basilica, adorned with shimmering mosaics, marble columns, and a tranquil sacred ambiance. Descend to uncover a hidden 4th-century church, rich with faded frescoes and silent echoes of early Christian worship. Go even deeper, and you'll step into a 1st-century Roman world — a maze of ancient homes, a functioning aqueduct, and a mysterious temple dedicated to the cult of Mithras. Each level reveals a different era — pagan, Christian, imperial — preserved one atop the other. San Clemente offers not just a visit, but a vertical time-travel experience through Rome’s spiritual and cultural evolution.

Meeting Point

96 Via Labicana, 00184 RM Roma

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.

Additional Info

Experience type Scenic Experiences
Book in advance 1 day before
Difficulty Easy
Starts 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30
Language English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Group size Up to 15 people
Operated by Tour in The City