Trevi Fountain Underground Aqueduct & Spanish Steps Tour: Uncover Ancient Rome's Hidden Waterways

Highlights

• Small Group Walking Tour (Max 12 people)
• Discover a 19 BC Roman Aqueduct
• Visit Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Spanish Steps

   30min

   This is where we'll meet and start our tour! You'll learn what Piazza di Spagna is for the Romans today, as well as the history of how it became the way it is today. The glamorous side of Rome since ancient Roman times until today. Here you'll also learn that the Spanish steps.. are not Spanish at all! You'll be surprised to learn why. Then we'll learn about the iconic fountain of la Barcaccia, which is still today fed with an ancient Roman aqueduct of over 2000 years! And this is where our journey through water starts..

2. 2

   Colonna Dell'Immacolata - Piazza di Spagna

   15min

   This column is tied to the local traditions around Christmas time

3. 3

   Acquedotto Vergine

   15min

   Here we'll start seeing parts of the aqueduct visible overground, as well as a mysterious door right next to it..

4. 4

   Rinascente Roma Tritone

   15min

   This is a department store.. but we're not here for shopping! You'll learn that pretty much anything in Rome can turn into a museum, because the modern city is literally built on top of the ancient one! In fact underground this mall we'll get to see the ruins of the only ancient Roman aqueduct still functioning today!

5. 5

   Trevi Fountain

   15min

   The iconic Trevi fountain, one of the most photographed spot in Rome. But how many people know of its significance? You'll learn of the legends and stories which go hand-in-hand with the fountain, since ancient Roman times until today.

6. 6

   Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water

   30min

   Here you'll learn where all the water of the Trevi fountain comes from! We'll walk underground to explore the ancient water tank of the aqueduct built in 19BC! This place is such a "lasagna" of history, with layers of buildings and homes of people that have lived here through the centuries. People just like us today..

Before you go

Location