Immersive Underground and Piazzas Tour in Rome
Description
Join a fascinating journey into the past as you explore the most important sites of underground Rome, bringing their histories to life. The majority of guides who lead this tour are archaeologists, ready to answer all of your questions about the city.
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Piazza Navona is one of the most famous squares in Rome, built by the Pamphili family. Its shape is that of an ancient stadium: it was built in monumental style at the behest of Pope Innocent X.
We will visit the remains of the Domitian Stadium (Unesco heritage) which are located under Piazza Navona about 4.50 meters above street level; the archaeological area is what remains of the first and only example of a masonry stadium known to date in Rome.
The Pantheon is a building from ancient Rome located in the Pigna district in the historic center, built as a temple dedicated to all past, present and future divinities. It was founded in 27 BC. by Arpinate Marco Vipsanio Agrippa, son-in-law of Augustus.
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the world and a true masterpiece of Baroque art. Designed by Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762, it represents Oceanus, the god of the sea, riding a shell-shaped chariot pulled by sea horses. Tradition says that tossing a coin into the fountain ensures a return to Rome.
A few steps from the Trevi Fountain, over nine meters below today’s street level, the archaeological surveys carried out between 1999 and 2001 during the renovation of a cinema brought to light a large ancient residential complex. The term “City of Water”, commonly used to define the archaeological area of Vicus Caprarius, is however due to the element that undoubtedly characterizes the site the most. In the 2nd century AD, a large water reservoir was built in a part of the building complex, probably used until the 6th century AD
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To enter into the Pantheon wear clothing that covers the shoulders & knees, failure to comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration, and access routes could change. Please check your messages for updates before your visit.
Reviews(64)
Buyer beware. This was such a bad tour that I am still considering asking for our money back. Guide was not very informative, not fun, and not a single special moment on the trip. No communication from company before tour, other than asking if we could change the day and time. They didn’t pick up the phone when we couldn’t find them at the meeting place, despite three people working for company and only four guests. We waited before going into the pantheon for three other groups to join us-isn’t that against basic small group tour etiquette? We gave the night Segway tour and Rome street food tour 5 stars, do yourself a favor and choose these instead. My son is still complaining about this two days later. This is my worst experience on a paid tour ever.
We are very sorry to read that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would however like to clarify a few points. The guide assigned to your tour is a licensed professional guide who consistently receives excellent feedback from our guests for both knowledge and engagement. Having the tour with only 4 participants is not simply a small group experience, but almost a private one. In addition, for the Pantheon portion only, 5 extra participants joined for approximately one hour, still keeping the group under 10 participants in total. All guests were equipped with headsets, ensuring clear audio and continuous explanations from the guide throughout the experience. Regarding communication and assistance, our team was fully available by phone, message, and email before the tour. Furthermore, besides the guide, a separate staff member was also present at the meeting point dedicated to the check-in process for your group. While we fully respect your personal impression of the tour, we are disappointed to learn that the experience left such a negative feeling, as this is certainly not the level of experience we aim to provide. Doooing Experience Team
Amanda went well over the scheduled time but that was fine. She was very informative, funny and kept it light and could answer many questions.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour with Amanda. She always aims to make the experience fun, informative, and engaging. We hope to see you again on another tour in Rome!
Amanda was a fun and knowledgeable guide. She was happy to answer questions, kept things light and had a wealth of information and good tips for other trips and activities in Rome. Definitely worth the price and would recommend further. Thanks, Amanda :)
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re so glad you had a fun time with Amanda and that her tips were helpful. We’ll definitely pass along your kind words to her. Hope to see you on another trip soon!
Alessandra was absolutely amazing. Born and grown up in Rome, studied Archaeology and the Arts. Who better to guide you? Her knowledge is incredible; she loves sharing her love and passion of Rome and its incredible history. What an amazing experience. Totally recommend this tour. If we were in Rome longer we would do it again, so much to take in. Loved it!!!
Dear Peter_M, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad Alessandra made your tour memorable and shared her passion for Rome. We’d love to welcome you back anytime—there’s always more to explore! Best regards,
This tour is a MUST. My guide was so knowledgable and professional and was so kind to give me a recommendation for a local handmade leather store, which I ended up getting my big duffel bag I was looking for! I took myself to Italy for my birthday and I highly recommend this tour. The history of Rome is just insanely interesting to me that all these thousands of years later the remnants of the city are still there, and people with iPhones and lip filler are living above layers of literal history.
Dear Kimberly, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that your guide made it such a special experience — even helping you find that great leather shop! So glad your birthday trip to Italy was memorable. Hope to see you again soon! Best,
Amanda the tour guide was absolutely fantastic! She was passionate about history and knew what she was talking about. Even gave us restaurant and activity ideas for the remainder of our trip. Will recommend this tour to friends and family.
Hi Michael, Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that Amanda made your tour enjoyable and gave helpful tips for the rest of your trip. We really appreciate your recommendation! Grazie,
Meeting place was changed 12 minutes prior to the start and we missed the text. We then tried to contact the guide to attempt to meet at the second venue but after numerous attempts and no contact from the guide we missed the whole tour. We are requesting a refund. The tour company, not Viator, said that the meeting place had not changed and was always at the Pantheon, yet their guide contacted us that there was a change - very disappointed and frustrated.
Small group, great guide very informative with lots of local tips. Lots of information about Rome in general.
Dear Kerry, Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the Underground and Piazzas tour and found our guide informative with helpful local tips. Best regards,
This is an amazing tour. You can escape the crowds and go back in time. Sabrina is very knowledgeable and brings ancient Rome to life.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Sabrina helped bring ancient Rome to life. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Warm regards,
It was incredible. Alex was amazing. Her passion for the city and it's history really shone through. I highly recommend her and the tour.
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Alex—she’ll be thrilled to hear it. Hope to see you in Rome again soon!
