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Colosseum & Basilica of San Clemente Undergrounds Access

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Highlights

  • Start with a 25-minute multimedia video that vividly illustrates the rise and fall of Ancient Rome.
  • Wander freely through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where emperors once walked.
  • Step into the Colosseum with timed entry and admire the world’s largest ancient amphitheater.
  • Descend beneath the Basilica of San Clemente to explore 3 layers of history—church, temple, and Roman-era ruins.
  • Uncover the mysteries of Mithraic worship in a 1st-century underground temple.

Inclusions

  • Timed-entry ticket to the Colosseum
  • Access to the Roman Forum
  • Access to Palatine Hill
  • Reserved entrance ticket to the excavations of the Basilica of San Clemente
  • 25-minute Ancient Rome multimedia video

Exclusions

  • Access to the Arena and Underground levels of the Colosseum
  • Food and drinks
  • Transfers
  • Audio guide or guided tour of the Basilica of San Clemente
  • Headsets

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Journey through centuries of Roman history—from grand ruins to hidden underground sanctuaries.

Getting started

Start at the Touristation Aracoeli office (Piazza Ara Coeli 16). Present your voucher and receive your entry tickets along with assistance. Begin with a 25-minute multimedia video that visually narrates the evolution of ancient Rome.

You’ll make your way on foot to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Be prepared for a short security check and ticket validation at each monument. Carry a valid ID—this may be required for entry.

What to expect

Roman Forum

Once the bustling heart of ancient Rome, the Forum was the political, religious, and commercial center of the city.

  • Walk among temples, arches, and the remains of public buildings.

  • Discover the site of Julius Caesar’s cremation and ancient marketplaces.

Palatine Hill

One of Rome’s seven hills, Palatine Hill is steeped in mythology and imperial history.

  • Explore what’s believed to be the birthplace of Rome.

  • Visit the ruins of imperial palaces and enjoy sweeping views of the city.

Colosseum

The most iconic amphitheater in the world, known for gladiator battles and Roman spectacles.

  • Enter with timed access—skip the long general lines.

  • Explore the first two levels and the museum at your own pace.

Basilica of San Clemente

A multi-layered time capsule revealing Rome’s religious and civic evolution.

  • Visit a 12th-century basilica with ornate mosaics and Renaissance frescoes.

  • Descend to a 4th-century church featuring early medieval artwork.

  • Go further underground to a 1st-century Mithraic temple and Roman-era buildings.

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