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

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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

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

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(90)

from $60

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

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

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

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

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Whether you’re new to Rome or getting reacquainted as a return visitor, it can be hard to get oriented within the maze of streets and piazzas that make up the historical center ("centro storico"). On this walking tour, cover highlights such as Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain with a private guide filling you in on their history—capped off by a complimentary scoop or cone of gelato.

Rome Walking Tour with Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps

1 hour to 2 hours 30 minutesFree 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.

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Rome Pantheon Highlights From Ancient Rome to Baroque

Rome Pantheon Highlights From Ancient Rome to Baroque

50 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(6)

from $8

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

2 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

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

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

Naples Private Food Tour with Naples Underground from Rome

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Rome City, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain Walking Tour

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What are people saying about Rome

sales, Oct 2026

Great Tour to see Rome!

Tsion was an amazing guide! She showed us around Rome and explained everything in such detail, with the insight and passion of a true Roman. We visited the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and many other fascinating places, and she pointed out so much more along the way. It was a wonderful tour and a great way to learn about Rome’s history and incredible sights. Highly recommend!

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

gina_d, Aug 2026

Hot but amazing tour

It was a wonderful experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. His name was Joseph. It was very hot today so at times I was wanting to go back to the hotel. I stuck it out and was I happy I did. The only thing I didn’t like was out tour was originally at 3:00 the was moved to 330 and once again to 345. If it wasn’t so hot it probably wouldn’t have mattered. I would recommend to friends

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!!!