Off The Beaten Track: Underground Tour of Rome
Join our 3-hour private walking tour and explore the underground treasures of the Eternal City, with a knowledgeable expert guide by your side to uncover the hidden layers of Roman history.
What You’ll Experience: San Clemente Basilica: This early Christian church is a testament to Rome’s ancient past, built over earlier structures and offering a fascinating journey through time.
Crypt of the Bones: This chilling site is adorned with the bones of Capuchin monks, dating back to the 16th through 19th centuries.
Vicus Caprarius - "City of Water": Visit the world-famous Trevi Fountain and Vicus Caprarius, known as the "City of Water."
Why Choose This Tour? Unique Sights: Skip the usual tourist attractions and immerse yourself in the hidden history of Rome.
Perfect for Adventurers: For those who want to experience the mysterious, less-known aspects of Rome.
Book this underground walking tour of Rome today and embark on a journey through the hidden layers of this ancient city.
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What's included in Off The Beaten Track: Underground Tour of Rome
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basilica of San Clemente
Your tour will start after having met your guide in front of San Clemente’s Basilica. This very unique church is built on three different levels: in just one site you will be able to admire a 1st century Roman House, a 2nd century Mithraeum and a 4th century Early Roman Basilica. With the help of images and visual aids, our private guide will show you how it was and how it is. This visit will be like to travel through times!
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
After having visited San Clemente's Basilica, you will walk with your guide to the Crypt of the bones (if you prefer you can take a taxi to be paid on site). This crypt, already known as the Capuchin crypt, is made by real human bones of the Capuchin friars, arranged in objects in six chapels and crypts.
Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water
Finally, the guide will take you to the Vicus Caprarius, the City of Water. Located under the Trevi Fountain, here you will admire the rests of the ancient aqueduct of Rome.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to San Clemente Basilica
- Private local and licensed guide for 3 hours
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation/Taxi to/from attractions to be paid on site
- Entrance fees to be paid on site
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Departure Point: At the entrance of San Clemente Basilica Address: Via di San giovanni in laterano 106, in front of San Clemente basilica entrance
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Ticket Redemption
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • A moderate amount of walking is involved • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Not wheelchair accessible
