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Rome: Uncover the Trevi Fountain and Underground Tour

1. Rome: Uncover the Trevi Fountain and Underground Tour

Delve into the history of the Trevi Fountain on a guided tour of one of Rome's most iconic landmarks. Venture beyond its impressive facade as you uncover its hidden secrets and history before exploring the recently discovered underground. Meet your guide and embark on a guided tour to uncover the mystery of the Trevi Fountain. Journey through its centuries-long history with detailed explanations from your guide, and marvel at the mythological figures that emerge across the raw stone. Then, descend 9 meters underground to explore the newly uncovered archeological site. Follow your guide towards a 2000-year-old, fully functioning ancient aqueduct that still supplies water to the fountain above. Continue to view the remains of an imperial Domus and touch the millenary stratification beneath the streets of Rome. Finally, make your way back to the surface, where your tour will come to an end.

Rome: Vatican and Rome Experience Pass

2. Rome: Vatican and Rome Experience Pass

Choose from many attractions, including sites such as Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entry. Take in opera shows at night, see the Sistine Chapel, travel to a fun park, or take a wine tasting and food tour. Purchase a pass for the number of attractions you want to visit - with 3, 5 and 7-choice passes available. Simply present your voucher at the centrally located Roman Forum station where your professional staff provide you with all necessary information. There's plenty to choose from to make the most of your visit to Rome. Your pass will be activated upon scanning at the first attraction, following which it remains valid for the next 90 days. Choose from the following attractions: • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Reserved Entrance Ticket• Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Reserved Entrance Ticket• Pantheon skip the line tickets • St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour (no skip-the-line)• Modern Exhibition Art Gallery• Navona Underground with audioguide• Trevi District Underground with audioguide• Catacombs guided tour (no transfer included)• Roman Empire Museum (Capitoline Museum) Reserved Entrance• Leonardo da Vinci Experience with audioguide• The Altar of the Fatherland Elevator & Risorgimento Museum & Palazzo Venezia reserved entrance ticket• Trajan’s Markets Reserved Entrance Ticket• 1 day Hop-on hop-off bus• 1-hour bike rental• 72-hour public transport ticket• A night at the Opera (only if available)• Rome Imperial 3D show and audioguide• Caracalla Baths Reserved Entrance Ticket• Circo Maximo Virtual Reality Experience Reserved Entrance Ticket• Castel Sant’Angelo Reserved Entrance Ticket• Galleria Doria Pamphilj Reserved Entrance Ticket• Panoramic Terrace Breakfast• Panoramic Terrace Aperitif• Papal Udience + St. Peter's Guided Tour (only on Wednesday)• National Roman Museum (Palazzo Altemps, Crypta Balbi, Baths of Diocletian, Palazzo Massimo) Reserved Entrance Ticket• Ara Pacis Museum• Pantheon Guided Tour• Street Art Guided Tour (only if available)• Caravaggio Guided Tour (only if available)• Jewish Ghetto Guided Tour (only if available)• Navona Underground, Pantheon +Trevi Fountain Tour (only if available)• Lateran Complex tour (only if available) • Vatican Gardens panoramic open bus + audioguide OUTSIDE ROME:• Ancient Appia Guided Tour (only if available)• A Walk in the Pontifical Villa Gardens in Castel Gandolfo• Pontifical Villa Garden Open Bus in Castel Gandolfo• Pope Summer Residence with audioguide in Castel Gandolfo• Ancient Ostia Reserved Entrance Ticket• Tivoli Villas: Villa Adriana or Villa D’Este

Trevi District Underground: Aqueduct and Domus Guided Tour

3. Trevi District Underground: Aqueduct and Domus Guided Tour

Discover what lies beneath the Trevi District on a 45-minute guided tour through its underground passages. Roam through the three sections of the antiquarian and learn why this archaeological area is called the "City of Water." Start by making a wish at the iconic Trevi Fountain, the largest Baroque fountain in the city. Next, venture underground to marvel at ruins that date all the way back to Ancient Rome. This history comes to life with the help of a professional guide, who will explain the story behind the Vicus Caprarius archaeological area. See how the water that flows from the Trevi Fountain filters through the ancient masonry of the archaeological area, continuing to supply the pipes and the pools of the luxurious Domus residence. Learn about the findings discovered during excavation, including precious polychrome marble coverings, the famous head of Alessandro Helios, a treasure trove of 800 coins, and the spatheia, special African amphorae for transporting oil.

Rome: Piazza Navona and Trevi District Underground Pass

4. Rome: Piazza Navona and Trevi District Underground Pass

Discover what lies beneath Rome with a combo pass to the Stadium of Domitian at Piazza Navona Underground and the Trevi District Underground. Learn about two important archaeological sites that showcase the architectural wonders of Ancient Rome.  Begin your tour by descending 5 meters below street level to explore the former Stadium of Domitian at Piazza Navona. Receive an audio guide that will provide commentary as you walk through the ruins. Learn about the travertine blocks, brickwork, and marble columns of the main entrances of this sporting center. See a selection of unpublished photographs, 3D reconstructions, videos, and informative panels that tell the story of the Stadium of Domitian. Learn about the development of the site into its current piazza, as well as the evolution of Roman sports. Continue by visiting the underground passages of the Trevi District. Explore this intricate maze of ancient vestiges and the archaeological site of Vicus Caprarius, also known as the City of Water. Touch some of the historic foundations of ancient Roman buildings.

Rome: Immersive Underground and Piazzas Tour

5. Rome: Immersive Underground and Piazzas Tour

Immerse yourself in the city's history starting from Piazza Navona, one of the most charming and popular squares in Rome. The most beautiful parts of Piazza Navona are its three fountains, designed during the papacy of Gregory XIII. Erected in the center of Piazza Navona, the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi was designed by Bernini in 1651. After a look over Piazza Navona, you'll enter into the subterranean world beneath the streets of this square which is built over the site of the Stadium of Domitian. The stadium was used almost entirely for athletic contests, and for a brief period following fire-damage to the Colosseum in 217 A.D., it was used for gladiator shows. From the Stadium of Domitian you will go back on the street to move onward to the Pantheon. According to Roman legend, this is the place where at his death, the founder of Rome, Romulus, was seized by an eagle and taken off into the skies with the gods. Next, travel to the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the water, adhering to tradition. Following the fountain, you'll enter into the subterranean world of Vicus Caprarius, also known as the City of Water. In this underground archaeological area of Vicus Caprarius you will find an intricate labyrinth of ancient remains: the remains of a domus of the imperial era; the castellum aquae of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct.

Rome: City Pass with 20+ Attractions and Guided Tours

6. Rome: City Pass with 20+ Attractions and Guided Tours

Explore Rome hassle-free with the Rome City Pass. Enter over 20 attractions, like the Castle Sant Angelo, Piazza Navona Underground's Stadium of Domitian, Pantheon Rome and the National Roman Museum. Join guided tours, enjoy optional transportation, and see the city with an included 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Take the stress out of planning your trip to Rome, and get to know the city's rich history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere through museums, tours, and local cuisine. Explore the city at your own pace and customize your pass with 2- to 5-day options. Included in your City Pass: Museum and Galleries • Museo Leonardo da Vinci Experience • Museo Nazionale Romano: • Palazzo Massimo • Palazzo Altemps • Crypta Balbi • VIGAMUS Video game museum • Palazzo Merulana • Museo delle Cere Rom • Palazzo Barberini: Rome`s Artistic Splendor in the Heart of the Eternal City • Galleria Corsini in Rome Landmarks and Monuments • Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) • Stadio Di Domiziano Piazza Navona Underground - Pantheon Rome • Vicus Caprarius • Case Romane del Celio • Crypta Balbi • Bath of Caracalla • Terme di Diocleziano Tours • Walking tour (in English) Others• Ancient Rome multimedia video• 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus Discounts (save up to 20%) • Gelateria Della Palma - authentic Italian ice cream • Rome catacombs tour • Opera Lirica di Roma • Rome Bike Rental • Transfer for Castel Romano Outlet

Rome: Trevi Fountain Underground Group Tour

7. Rome: Trevi Fountain Underground Group Tour

Enjoy a new perspective of the Trevi Fountain with this Trevi Fountain underground tour. Explore the history of the fountain, explore the passages underneath it, and see the ancient Roman aqueduct that lies beneath the fountain. See the famous Trevi Fountain, and learn more about the underground passages stretching out under the Trevi Fountain, where the remains of of an ancient aqueduct are visible. Explore “Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water”, an impressive archaeological area located underground beneath the Trevi Fountain. Admire the remains of one of the 11 aqueducts built by the Romans, whose poetic name, Aqua Virgo, means “pure water”, referring to the purity and clarity of the water. Learn about the history of the famous aqueduct until the realization of the Trevi Fountain, visiting the underground archaeological site. Enjoy one of the best underground sites of Rome, where the water, still flowing fresh and clear today, laps at the ancient Roman remains serving as a relaxing soundtrack to this unique Trevi Underground walk.

Rome:CityCenter Hidden Highlights Guided Walking Tour German

8. Rome:CityCenter Hidden Highlights Guided Walking Tour German

- Explore the heart of Rome on a guided walking tour. See top attractions like the Piazza Navona square, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. Admire an old aqueduct at the Vicus Caprarius museum and see the Stadium of Domitian. - Meet your guide at fountain of Bernini in Piazza Navona and begin your guided tour through the center of Rome. Listen as your guide tells you an introduction and points out highlights in the square. - Hear your guide clearly with the provided headsets. - Continue to the stadium of the emperor Domitian where you can see this ancient athletic venue which seated 15,000-20,000 viewers. Make your way to the well-preserved Pantheon which was once a Roman temple before being converted to a Catholic church. -Travel to the Saint Ignazio church to admire its stunning 3D frescos. Stroll to the Baroque Trevi fountain. Visit the underground excavations of the old aqueduct and the water city of Rome at the Vicus Caprarius museum. Finish your tour at La Rinascente. 

Rome: 3-Hour Highlights and Underground Guided Walking Tour

9. Rome: 3-Hour Highlights and Underground Guided Walking Tour

Discover the most important landmarks in Rome on a walking tour with a professional art historian and local guide. Begin at the Spanish Steps and make your way to Trevi Fountain and the ruins of Vicus Caprarius which lie beneath. Learn about art and history as you explore Rome's famous 2,000-year-old temples including the Pantheon. Your guide will take you underground so you can see what life was like for some of Rome's oldest inhabitants. Browse artisan shops along the way to Piazza Navona, and admire Bernini's and Borromini's masterpieces including the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, then head underground to see the remains of the ancient Stadium of Domitian. End your tour in Campo de Fiori square, a stone's throw from Trastevere, where you can unwind in authentic wineries and tavernas or enjoy some of the best nightlife in the city.

Rome: Hidden Underground City Private Walking Tour

10. Rome: Hidden Underground City Private Walking Tour

Delve into the archaeological zone hidden beneath Trevi Fountain on this walking tour in Rome. Travel through time as you uncover the lost secrets in the labyrinth known as Vicus Caprarius, which roughly translates to “City of Water”. Head to Piazza Navona, known for baroque masterpieces and Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Go beyond the highlights to the lesser-known world hidden about 4.50 m from the street level. Explore the underground ruins of the Stadium of Domitian, also known as the Circus Agonalis, a stadium that could have held up to 30,000 people. Step into the archaeological zones of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness how much sport influenced the lives of everyday Romans. Learn about some of the most famous people in the history of Roman games. Also get to see first-hand how the rich Romans lived, using their very own aqueduct – the same one that feeds the Trevi fountain – for their running water.

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What people are saying about Vicus Caprarius

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This was a great tour of the underground aqueduct. Marie Angela was very informative and a pleasure to listen to. Fun and quick tour that ends at the Trevi Fountain.

A great guide for a new discovery of Roman history. Trevi fountain great to experience with our new knowledge.

Very interesting tour of a less known engineering marvel by the ancient Romans. Recommend.

Enjoyed a lot finding out about history of Rome and some facts about roman empire

A tour of just over an hour with the fountain but also the ancient connections.