Rome Underground Water City Tour

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Located nine meters beneath the Trevi Fountain, Vicus Caprarius features the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct, 1st-century Roman structures, a massive water reservoir, and excavated artifacts like Roman coins and pottery.

What's Included

Excess baggage

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Vicus Caprarius - The Water City

When you exit Barberini Metro Station (Line A), walk toward the city center and you will reach us in approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a taxi, which will drop you off directly at the entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water

    Trevi Fountain Underground (Vicus Caprarius – The City of Water) Located roughly 9 meters beneath the Trevi Fountain district, this site reveals ancient Roman infrastructure and everyday life. The underground tour centers on the Aqua Virgo, the only ancient Roman aqueduct functioning continuously since 19 BCE, which still feeds the Trevi Fountain today. Visitors explore the Vicus Caprarius, a complex featuring a 1st-century Roman apartment block (insula) converted into a 4th-century luxury villa (domus), alongside a massive masonry reservoir (castellum aquae) where water still trickles through ancient stonework. An onsite museum showcases artifacts excavated between 1999 and 2001, including a marble bust of Cleopatra’s son (Alessandro Helios), a hoard of over 800 Roman bronze coins, amphorae, terra cotta tiles, and oil lamps. The tour takes about 30 to 45 minutes, enters via Vicolo del Puttarello 25, and requires advanced reservations due to limited underground space.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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