Top Rome Underground Tours

Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Go deeper than your typical Rome itinerary, and explore top sights from below street level, on this half-day underground tour. Visit UNESCO-protected Domitian Stadium, the underground City of Water, wandering beneath the city to discover hidden ruins most travelers miss. Plus, tick off iconic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, gaining insights into centuries of history with commentary from your guide.

Immersive Underground and Piazzas Tour in Rome

Immersive Underground and Piazzas Tour in Rome

Explore Rome’s hidden depths on this private underground tour, uncovering historical ruins often overlooked by visitors. Descend beneath the Trevi Fountain, and far from the street-level crowds, to discover its waterwork systems, as well as venture below Piazza Navona to admire the remnants of the Stadium of Domitian. Follow your guide, as they reveal layers of history beneath the Eternal City that go beyond what you'll find in guidebooks.

Semiprivate tour: Underground Rome

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on your own can feel overwhelming, especially on a short stay in Rome. This guided experience brings these three landmark sites together in one structured visit, with commentary from a guide to help you understand what you’re seeing as you go. Instead of navigating vast ruins without context, follow a clear route and learn about gladiator games, imperial politics, and how daily Roman life shaped the ancient city.

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

While most Colosseum tours focus on the above-ground areas, this exclusive private tour visits the subterranean chambers as well as Celio’s secret lakes. Journey through the underground tunnels and rooms of the great arena to see how the great battles were prepared. Then join a speleologist—a cave specialist—for an exciting tour through ancient quarries under the Temple of Claudius, otherwise known as Celio’s lakes.

Rome: Colosseum Underground and Celio's Secret Lakes VIP Tour

Rome is known for its ancient and Baroque landmarks, but visitors without a guide often find themselves lost. On this storytelling-focused tour, traverse the heart of the Eternal City on foot, listening to entertaining anecdotes spanning centuries. Visit A-list sights—think the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona—as well as lesser-known gems such as the Sant'Ignazio di Loyola Church and Galleria Sciarra.

Rome City, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain Walking Tour

Knowing where to start when visiting Rome's archaeological sites can be daunting, especially for first-time visitors. This group tour handles the planning, with an itinerary that includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step onto the amphitheater's restricted Arena Floor, something the majority of travelers aren't able to access. Gain deeper insights through your guide's commentary, which goes beyond what you'll find on the information panels.

Rome: Colosseum with Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum with Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring Rome’s underground treasures with a guide who brings the city’s hidden tales to life. You’ll visit the Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of over 4,000 monks offer a haunting glimpse into its fascinating history. From ancient aqueducts at Vicus Caprarius to the Domitian Stadium beneath a bustling square, these remarkable sites will captivate visitors of all ages. Gratuities are not included.

Rome for Kids: Private Underground Adventure Tour

Discover the hidden wonders of underground Rome on this immersive private walking tour. Stroll through history as you explore the Domitian Stadium, marvel at the haunting beauty of the Capuchin Crypt, and uncover the secrets of Vicus Caprarius beneath the Trevi Fountain. Guided by a seasoned expert, you’ll escape the crowds and uncover a side of Rome most visitors never see. Get ready to experience the Eternal City like never before.

Private Tour of Underground Rome

Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights

Discover Rome's secrets on this small-group tour . While most sightseeing excursions stick to major landmarks without touching upon the lesser-visited gems, this intimate experience reveals fascinating stories and hidden sites not found in the guidebooks. From outside explore the 2000-year-old underground ruins of the Stadium of Domitian, hear lesser-known facts at Hadrian's Temple, and discover the mysterious elephant statue near the Pantheon.

Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Hidden Gems Small-Group Tour

Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Hidden Gems Small-Group Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Most tours of Ancient Roman ruins offer one sightseeing option or, at most, two. This tour option offers different packages to explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Choose the package that best suits your travel plans, whether it's the small-group option, access to the arena floor or underground dungeons, or an express-length exterior stroll around the Colosseum to capture photos.

VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Rome Fountains & Squares Walking Tour–Small Group w/ Local Expert

Discover the timeless beauty of Rome on a captivating 2-hour walking tour through the city’s most iconic fountains and historic squares! Your journey begins in one of Rome’s elegant piazzas, where your guide will bring centuries of history to life with stories of emperors, popes, artists, and everyday Romans. As you stroll along charming cobblestone streets, you’ll visit world-famous landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece of Baroque sculpture and the most celebrated fountain in the world. The tour continues to Piazza di Spagna, home to the graceful Spanish Steps, and then to the lively Piazza Navona, where Bernini’s spectacular Fountain of the Four Rivers sits at its center. Join us for a relaxed, immersive, and beautifully curated exploration of Rome’s most beloved spaces—an experience that will make you fall in love with the Eternal City.

Fountains and Squares of Rome Walking Tour Small Group

If you’re in Rome and want to see Naples, maximize your time with this private day train trip that covers the cultural highlights. After traveling to Naples by high-speed train with tickets booked in advance, you’ll spend the day with your own private guide, discovering true Neapolitan food. An extra highlight is a Naples Underground tour to learn about the city in the days of the Ancient Greeks.

Naples Private Food Tour with Naples Underground from Rome

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Rome City, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain Walking Tour

Must-Dos in Rome

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What are people saying about Rome

Stephen_K, Oct 2026

Excellent tour by Tsion

Tsion is a fantastic tour guide and taught our group a lot of history about the sights we saw. She is friendly, professional, and always made sure the group was all together despite the large crowds. She speaks excellent English. Along the tour, shared a lot of recs for things to do during my time in Rome.

Rome: Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Laura_P, Oct 2026

An Amazing Tour of Colosseum and archaeological park with Raul!

Raul was an outstanding tour guide! He was extremely informative and incredibly knowledgeable about both the archaeological park and the Colosseum. His passion for history really showed, and he did a fantastic job bringing the ancient ruins and their stories to life. We learned so much from him and truly appreciated the depth of knowledge he shared throughout the tour. One of the best features of this tour was the use of earpieces, which allowed us to hear Raul clearly the entire time, even while walking through busy areas. This made such a difference and ensured we didn’t miss any of the fascinating information he shared. If you’re visiting Rome and want to learn about its incredible history from someone who really knows his stuff, we highly recommend Raul! He helped make our visit to these iconic landmarks an unforgettable experience.

Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights

Darlene_H, Sep 2026

Perfect first day intro to Rome

Perfect first day introduction to the beautiful city of Rome. Our tour guide Anna was knowledgeable, personable and fun to spend a few hours with as we walked around the historic city center. I highly recommend the small group tour as they were so many times we weaved in and out of giant crowds with groups of 40 people with one tour guide holding a flag or umbrella, trying to keep their audio earbuds in while we they attempted to see over the masses of other people in their group. Anna gave us some great recommendations for places to go and see, and was quite knowledgeable about food and directed us to the best gelato shop ever!

Rome Fountains & Squares Walking Tour–Small Group w/ Local Expert

Jane_O, Sep 2026

Fountains and Squares

Max was a great tour guide. Gave us several insider tips (that I can’t disclose :-). The tour was great to see the highlights of all the piazzas and fountains and artwork! Max was prompt, communicative and helpful. Showed us a fantastic hidden away rooftop to go afterward for aperitivo. Highly recommend.

Rome Walking Tour: Pantheon, Trevi, Navona & Hidden Gems

Mary_M, Jun 2026

Bringing Rome to Life!

Sharon, Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. She truly brought the city’s layers of history to life. It was like learning all anout Rome’s ancient history from a brilliant friend. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to move beyond the surface of these iconic sites.

Immersive Underground and Piazzas Tour in Rome

Peter_M, Nov 2025

Love from Australia...

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!!!