Pantheon & Trevi Fountain Underground Guided Tour: Discover Authentic Rome

Highlights

• Authentic Local Experience
• Underground Guided Tour
• Tickets & Radio Headsets Included

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Pantheon

   1h 15min

   Enjoy the best of the Eternal City’s with our Pantheon and Trevi fountain underground tour. Take a guided tour of the best preserved Ancient Roman monument, explore the famous Raphael's tomb and marvel at the immense dome with a diameter of 43,30 meters and its famous oculus that allows natural light to illuminate the beautiful interior. The tour will start with the access to the Pantheon, one of ancient Rome’s engineering wonders, made of marble-topped concrete and basalt, tufa and pumice. Built by Emperor Augustus’ son-in-law Agrippa, between 27 and 25 BC, allegedly reconstructed by Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD, this domed structure has been standing intact for over 2000 years. What was the Pantheon used for in Ancient Rome? And what is it used for now? Find out all there is to know about the symbol of Rome’s might. You will be able to walk inside the Pantheon and learn about the countless captivating legends and stories from your guide.

2. 2

   Trevi Fountain

   45min

   Then, let your guide take you along the maze of charming cobblestone alleyways and streets toward the Trevi Fountain. Marvel at Bernini’s superb marble sculptures and discover the history of the fountain. Learn about the Roman aqueduct lying beneath, and toss a coin with your back to the fountain to make sure you will come back one day. And finally you will discover the hidden history that lies beneath the stunning beauty of Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain, exploring the passages underneath it. Explore “Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water”, an impressive archaeological area located underground beneath the Trevi Fountain. Admire the remains of one of the 11 aqueducts built by the Romans, whose poetic name, Aqua Virgo, means “pure water”, referring to the purity and clarity of the water. Learn about the history of the famous aqueduct until the realization of the Trevi Fountain, visiting the underground archaeological site.

Before you go

Location