Top Rome Underground Tours

Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

The Colosseum is one of Rome's most-visited attractions but many travelers miss the chance to learn about the ancient site when visiting alone. This guided tour ensures that you get the most out of your visit by taking you inside the Colosseum in the company of a guide who brings its history to life. Afterward, continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for further immersion in Ancient Rome.

Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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

The Vatican Museums can mean long waits and an overwhelming amount of art to navigate independently. Save time with skip-the-line admission, then follow a guide through a carefully planned selection of highlights with historical and artistic context along the way. Visit the Sistine Chapel and, depending on your selected option, St. Peter’s Basilica while getting more from your time inside the Vatican.

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

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

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided 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

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.

The underground lakes inside the caves of the Temple of Claudius

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

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.

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Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Hidden Gems Small-Group Tour

Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Hidden Gems Small-Group Tour

5.0

(91)

from $59

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

2 hoursFree 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

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.

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VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Choose the option that best suits you to discover the Pantheon, the best-preserved monument in Rome! Explore at your own pace with a Reserved Access and an intuitive Multilingual Digital Audioguide, or enjoy an engaging experience led by a Local Professional Tour Guide who brings history, traditions and places to life. The Pantheon area offers something for every travel style—just choose the experience that’s right for you.

Rome Pantheon Highlights From Ancient Rome to Baroque

50 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(6)

from $8

Discover several of Rome's top attractions with ease by prebooking your admission tickets and choosing a tour option that suits your sightseeing style. Opt to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour, or benefit from the insight of a guide on a group tour. For a personalized experience of the ancient wonders, upgrade to a private tour that promises undivided attention.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour | Skip the Line Tickets

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Live Guide or Audio App

Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide

Enjoying Authentic Street Food in the Center of Rome

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

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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

Fountains and Squares of Rome Walking Tour Small Group

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rome City, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain Walking Tour

Joanne_T, Oct 2026

Great tour of the city

Sharon took us all over, down lots of little alleys, explaining history and art and Roman culture as we walked. It was so helpful to have her navigate the route - we might have given up early due to the crowds if we had been on our own. Fun bonus - she showed us how to drink from the public water faucets!

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.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Live Guide or Audio App

James_E, Sep 2026

If you like Roman...

If you like Roman history, you can't get much more Roman than this. The audioguide provided quite a lot of good context for the stuff you see across the three sites that you wouldn't normally get from the placards on site, just be sure to bring your headphones/earbuds of course. Be prepared to do a lot of hiking across the Palatine Hill and bring a water bottle, but overall good value for money I'd say

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

christopher_h, Jun 2026

Nicelt paced walking tour around Rome.

This was a great intro to the main sights. Tsion showed us all the key things around Rome with some interesting background info. The pace was really good and managed to avoid a lot of crowds. She also gave us a lot of recommendations for food, drink and hidden gems of the city which I think is a great touch. It was also light with humour and wasn’t overwhelming with historical dates for the sake of it, enough to understand but not over the top.

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!!!