Underground Tours in Rome

Enjoy skip-the-line access at Rome's most famous monument with this private 3.5-hour tour of the Colosseum. Explore from the underground level of the Colosseum to the Third Tier, where you get one of Rome's best views. See where gladiators, prisoners, and wild animals waited to face their fate in the arena above. Visit the Roman Forum and Capitoline Hill as well.

A large structure of the second century was discovered in good state of conservation and with a special and accurate decoration in marble. This structure changed several times and turned into a Mithraeum during the third century. The Mythraeum is a place used during the rituals of the mystery god Mithra.During ancient times, the current entrance was the secondary one, while the main one was in correspondence of Circus Maximus. The first room on the right was intended to be an apparitorium, a sort of sacristy, while the second room appears to be a typical element of the Mithraeum: the pulpit, made of masonry, where the initiates sat during the functions and the ceremony of the sacred banquet. This sort of counter reappears in the last and most important compartment, the sacred place itself, the spelaeum, the cave in which the meeting with the god happened, through various degrees of purification.

Most travelers have little idea of what lies beneath Rome's bustling streets. Go underground with a guide to explore the secrets of the city, including a buried church, an apartment building with well-preserved frescoes, and a 1700-year-old water fountain. Your guide gives you necessary context as you walk through archaeological sites hidden from the public eye.

The term "City of Water" currently used to define the archaeological site of the Vicus Caprarius, is used because of the presence of the element that characterizes the site: first the water that flows from the Trevi Fountain, the monumental baroque fountain powered by 'aqueduct virgin in whose immediate vicinity lies the archaeological site. Excavations have revealed two buildings, contiguous and contemporary, lined up on the west side, along the Vicus Caprarius or Capralicus. The north building has been identified as a housing complex, while the south building, which is also well preserved in elevation, has been destined for public use.

Explore Rome without the hassle of navigating on a tour that stops at a few of the city's top landmarks, from Trevi Fountain to Navona Square. The tour includes an admission ticket to Navona Square's underground archaeological site, where you explore after the ruins are closed to the public. At each stop on the itinerary, your guide provides stories and facts often unheard by visitors.

Make the most of your time in Orvieto on a tour of top landmarks with a trip to the neighboring hill town of Civita di Bagnoregio, known for its panoramic views of the valley. In addition to covering all necessary entrance fees, your guide provides a wealth of little-known facts and stories at each stop on the itinerary, from medieval underground tunnels to lunch with views of the Orvieto Cathedral.

Explore several landmarks of Ancient Rome with this combination, half-day walking tour. Priority access tickets offer skip-the-line entry at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hall. See the recently opened Belvedere, or 4th and 5th tiers of the Colosseum, with a local guide. This small group tour is limited to 12 people.

Save precious time while visiting Rome by booking a skip-the-line underground catacombs and crypts tour in advance. Discover Rome's eerie past as you venture deep into the underground tunnels and burial sites just outside the city walls. Learn about the burial traditions of Rome's early Christians during this fascinating trip into the history of Ancient Rome.

Go underground in Rome and explore the city's ancient catacombs with this small group walking tour. In a group limited to six people, follow your guide through narrow passageways to see tombs of some of Rome's first Christian citizens. Learn about artwork on the walls and hear stories about the rituals once held in these spooky spaces.

Booking our Off the beaten track: underground tour of Rome, you will visit in just 3 hours three sites of the underground of our beautiful city. Your tour starts at San Clemente Basilica where you will meet your guide. Second stop is the crypt of the bones on Via Veneto. The tour ends at the Vicus Caprarius where you can see ancient ruins. Take our tour and visit the less known places of Rome!

Escape the crowds and explore the secrets buried beneath Rome on a tour of underground landmarks, from the Basilica of San Clemente to buried Roman houses. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides little-known facts and anecdotes often unheard by visitors. For round-trip transport from your Rome accommodations, select the upgrade option.

Do you wish to visit the Colosseum but you are not interested in a walk of the Roman Forum? This tour is perfect for you. It combines the visit of the Colosseum with the Underground of San Clemente's Basilica. With this 3 hours tour you will have a child friendly guide at disposal just for your family. Your tour will be engaging for all the family and you will have fun while learning all features of Ancient Rome.

This tour has limited availability, and the starting time can vary.

Breeze past notoriously long Colosseum entrance queues with a skip-the-line admission ticket that includes VIP access to the underground level and arena. In addition to explaining the meaning of the often unmarked ruins, your guide provides facts, anecdotes, and background often unheard by visitors about the arena's gory history. Personal headsets ensure you hear every word of the tour no matter where you are in the group.

Discover the ancient sights of Rome your way on a self-guided tour. Save potentially hours of time and skip the long ticket line at the Colosseum. Get VIP access to the arena floor and take a deeper look into the lives of Gladiators. Your special ticket also grants entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Enjoy time to explore each location independently.

Discovered in 1895 during the developmental work on the homonymous street, the Nymphaeum is reachable by a small door in the wall of via degli Annibaldi, behind the Colosseum. The underground location is dated at the time of Augustus and it's dedicated to the nymphs, to plants, and to all the magical elements that may be found in the mythology of the woods.In ancient times the nymphaeums included facilities equipped with tanks and water plants by which the nobles spent moments of leisure or feasting.The Nymphaeum degli Annibaldi, originally made up of a semi-elliptical shape, almost certainly belonged to a wealthy home. It's decorated by niches and enhanced with ornaments made of mother of pearl, shells, pumice and enamel that make this place unique.

Don't just imagine what Rome must have been like in ancient times, see it! Experience a 3-hour small group walking guided immersive time-travel experience coupled by a special virtual reality viewer.

Ideal for in-the-know travelers who have already ticked off the Eternal City's main sights, this out-of-the-box historical tour shows you Rome's underground attractions - literally. Get far off the beaten track with a visit to a little-known crypt, where you can see rooms made entirely of bones. You'll also head underneath the iconic Trevi Fountain for a peek at the first Roman aqueduct.

Many people know Rome's Piazza Navona, but few know about its underground treasures. Descend below the famous square to visit the Stadium of Domitian, a Roman archaeological dig, only open to the public since 2014. Now on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the underground site contains the ruins of a masonry stadium, which is thought to be the only one built in Ancient Rome. Explore at your own pace and make use of an audio guide to understand the stadium's history.

Breeze past Colosseum entrance queues with a pre-reserved admission ticket and tour that includes areas inaccessible to the general public. Going with a guide ensures you see points of interest often missed by visitors, as well as learn little-known stories about the arena's construction and gory past. A small group size ensures the full attention of your guide and a personal experience.