--- title: Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 92 duration_minutes: 150 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 30 of 47 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-underground-temples-and-crucifixion-relics-walking-tour/ --- # Rome: Underground Temples and Crucifixion Relics Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Early Christianity from below: an underground pagan temple and four or five churches with relics said to come from the Crucifixion and soil from the Holy Land, with a live guide and headsets, in shared and private versions. Entrance fees, guide and headsets are included at €75 per person, pickup and tips are not. Not wheelchair accessible. ## Overview Take a fascinating journey through an underground pagan temple and four impressive churches to understand the very early stages of Christianity. See original relics from the Crucifixion of Christ and soil from the Holy Land. Please note: In the event that certain areas of one of the churches are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites. As a result, the overall duration will remain unchanged ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 2h 30m–3h 30m - Rating: 4.79/5 from 92 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: TOURIKS ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish Shared : 4 Churches | €75 / person | Spanish | 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 | | English Shared : 4 Churches | €75 / person | English | 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 | | English Shared : 5 Churches | €95 / person | English | 3.5 hrs Small Group Tour: This option is for a 3.5 hrs tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | | Spanish Shared : 5 Churches | €95 / person | Spanish | 3.5 hrs Small Group Tour: This option is for a 3.5 hrs tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | | Spanish Private : 4 Churches | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | 2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option. | | French Private : 4 Churches | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | French | 2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option. | | English Private : 4 Churches | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option. | | German Private : 4 Churches | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | German | 2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option. | | Portuguese Private: 4 Churches | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | 2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option. | | Italian Private : 4 Churches | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | 2.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a 2.5 hrs Private guided tour of 4 churches/basilicas in a Private Tour Option. | | English Private : 5 Churches | €409 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | | Portuguese Private: 5 Churches | €409 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | 3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | | French Private : 5 Churches | €409 / person (for 2+ people) | French | 3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | | Italian Private : 5 Churches | €409 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | 3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | | Spanish Private : 5 Churches | €409 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | 3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | | German Private : 5 Churches | €409 / person (for 2+ people) | German | 3.5 hrs Private Tour: This option is for a Private tour of 5 relevant churches: the 4 of the regular option plus the Basilica of St. Mary Major | ## What's included - Live professional guide - Entrance fees - All Fees and Taxes - Headsets to hear clear your guide ## Not included - Optional gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica of San Clemente** (1h 15m; admission included) - You 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... 2. **Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano** (30m) - Having 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... 3. **Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs** (15m) - Learn 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. 4. **Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme** (30m) - Finally, 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... 5. **Choose to extend your journey to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where stun...** (1h; admission included) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 12:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note: In the event that certain areas of one of the churches are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites. As a result, the overall duration will remain unchanged - An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered. - Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved. - This tour is not wheelchair-accessible. - This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. - Not recommended for people with claustrophobia ## How it compares in Catacombs & Underground Rome Ranked **#30 of 47** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/appian-way-catacombs-and-aqueducts-park-tour-with-top-e-bike/?format=md) — €75 per person, 4.99 (933) 2. [walking-tour-at-catacombs-as-the-coolest-underground](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/walking-tour-at-catacombs-as-the-coolest-underground/?format=md) — 4.98 (453) 3. 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