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Underground Rome

Experience a different side of Rome by exploring its intriguing and lesser-known underground sites. Visit the ancient Mithraeum at Circus Maximus, the Colombarium of Pomponio Hylas, and the Roman houses on Celio Hill, as well as the Basilica of San Clemente and the Catacombs of Domitilla. These hidden gems provide an unique perspective on the city’s rich past, offering a peaceful escape from the vibrant streets above.

Mithraeum at Circus Maximus' guided tour (with special opening)

The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus

Mithraeum at Circus Maximus’ guided tour (with special opening)
Guided tour of the Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas, tomb with well preserved frescoes a stone's throw away from the Appian Way (with special opening)

Colombarium of Pomponio Hylas

Guided tour of the Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas, tomb with well preserved frescoes a stone’s throw away from the Appian Way (with special opening)
Let's discover the secrets of Roman Houses, with their well-preserved frescoes, below the St. John and Paul Basilica

Roman houses of the Celio Hill

Let’s discover the secrets of Roman Houses, with their well-preserved frescoes, below the St. John and Paul Basilica
Basilica of San Clemente: two thousand years of history right next to the Colosseum

Basilica of San Clemente

Basilica of San Clemente: two thousand years of history right next to the Colosseum
A City Beneath the City: 17 km of Tunnels, an Underground Basilica in One of Rome's Best-Preserved Catacombs

Catacumbs of Domitilla

A City Beneath the City: 17 km of Tunnels, an Underground Basilica in One of Rome’s Best-Preserved Catacombs