Secrets of Underground Rome Experience

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Uncover the hidden layers of the Eternal City on an exclusive private tour beneath Rome’s streets. Explore the fascinating underground levels of Basilica di San Clemente, the beautifully preserved Roman Houses of the Caelian Hill, the ancient water structures of Vicus Caprarius, the remains of the Stadium of Domitian or a Catacomb (3 sites will be visited in a 4-hour tour based on availability of tickets).
Each site reveals a different chapter of Imperial Rome, from faith and daily life to engineering and entertainment. Please note that visits to the four locations are subject to availability, ensuring the best possible experience on the day of your tour.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to Vicus Caprarius (Depends on availability)
Entrance tickets to Basilica di San Clemente ( depends on availability)
Private guided tour of Rome’s underground sites
Entrance tickets to Roman Houses of the Caelian Hill (Depends on availabity)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off optional if additional payment made

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rome

The meeting point can be set with the guide either at the hotel or on-site.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica of San Clemente

    On your private tour, descend through three extraordinary layers of history stacked one above the other. Begin in the 12th-century basilica, then step down into a 4th-century church adorned with early Christian frescoes, before reaching a 1st-century Roman temple dedicated to Mithras. In the quiet underground chambers, you will hear the sound of the ancient stream that still flows beneath the structure. With your dedicated guide, you’ll uncover how faith, daily life, and architecture evolved over centuries, experiencing Rome’s layered past in an intimate and unhurried way.

    1 minute • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Caelian Hill

    During your private experience, explore remarkably preserved Roman homes hidden beneath the Caelian Hill. Walk through ancient rooms decorated with vibrant frescoes, discovering how wealthy Romans once lived, worshipped, and transformed their homes into early Christian spaces. Your guide will bring to life stories of domestic rituals, art, and social change as you move through corridors frozen in time. Away from the crowds, this exclusive visit offers a rare glimpse into everyday life in Imperial Rome, preserved in silence beneath modern streets.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water

    On this private underground tour, step into the fascinating archaeological area beneath the Trevi district. Explore the remains of ancient apartment buildings and the cistern linked to the Aqua Virgo aqueduct, which still supplies water to the Trevi Fountain today. In this intimate setting, your guide will explain Rome’s extraordinary engineering genius and how water shaped the city’s growth and daily life. Surrounded by ancient stone and flowing water, you will experience the hidden infrastructure that kept the Eternal City alive.

    1 minute • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Zest

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Literary Tours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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