Magic Rome Trevi Underground Pantheon and Navona Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water

  Descend into the Vicus Caprarius, the Trevi Fountain’s underground archaeological site. Nine meters below the modern city, explore the remains of 1st-century Roman houses, complete with preserved walls, mosaics, and everyday artifacts. Your expert guide will explain the workings of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct, built in 19 BC by Agrippa, which still feeds the Trevi Fountain today. This hidden world reveals Rome’s ingenious hydraulic systems and the intimate details of daily life in imperial times.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Trevi Fountain

  Your walk then leads to the iconic Trevi Fountain, an 18th-century Baroque masterpiece famous for its dramatic sculptures and cascading waters. After taking in its beauty, perhaps tossing a coin to ensure your return, prepare to discover what lies beneath the surface.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Piazza Colonna

  Proceed to Piazza Colonna, dominated by the monumental Column of Marcus Aurelius. Carved in the late 2nd century AD, the spiraling reliefs depict the emperor’s military campaigns in incredible detail. With insights from your local guide, the stories of imperial Rome and the role of this ancient monument will come vividly alive.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola

  Your journey continues to the nearby Church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a triumph of Baroque illusionism. Inside, admire Andrea Pozzo’s breathtaking ceiling, where painted architecture and soaring figures create a stunning illusion of infinite space. Your guide will help you appreciate the artistic tricks that make this church one of Rome’s most astonishing examples of optical illusion.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Pantheon

  Continue to the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome. Rebuilt under Emperor Hadrian around 126 AD, its immense unreinforced concrete dome and open oculus remain unmatched feats of engineering. Beneath this architectural marvel, your knowledgeable local guide will explain its evolution from pagan temple to Christian church and its lasting impact on Western architecture.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Piazza Navona

  End in Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most captivating squares, built atop the ancient Stadium of Domitian. Here, your expert local guide will introduce you to the elegance of Baroque Rome as you admire Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, a dramatic celebration of the great rivers of the known world, surrounded by historic palaces and the graceful façade of Sant’Agnese in Agone.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommendend for people with limited mobility

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