Underground Tour at Trevi Fountain with Touriks Rome

In the heart of Rome, the Trevi Fountain draws visitors from all corners of the globe, its cascading waters and baroque sculptures embodying the city's historical grandeur. Yet beneath this celebrated landmark lies another layer of Roman ingenuity—an ancient aqueduct still functioning after nearly two millennia. Touriks offers a concise 40-minute guided experience, Fontana di Trevi con Sotterranei: Tour Guidato Espresso, that ventures nine meters underground, revealing the hidden infrastructure fueling one of Rome's most iconic sights.

This tour stands out by connecting you directly with Rome’s aqueduct network, a marvel of Roman engineering that transformed the city’s water supply and urban development. Descending into the dimly lit subterranean channels, visitors witness firsthand the stone and brickwork that continue to channel water beneath the streets. Unlike typical fountain tours focused solely on surface aesthetics, this experience intertwines history, art, and practical engineering in a unique package.

Your guide brings to life the fountain’s artistic features—masterpieces representing Neptune, sea creatures, and allegories of abundance and health—while weaving vivid stories behind the fountain’s 18th-century construction and the enduring coin toss tradition. This short but immersive tour is perfect for travelers hungry for deeper insight without investing a full-day commitment, making it an ideal stop on a packed Rome itinerary.

Touriks, operating in the lively streets of Rome, offers this uncommon peek below the fountain’s surface, enriching understanding of how the city’s ancient waterworks persist amid modern hustle. Discovering the fountains’ subterranean veins adds a tangible connection to Rome’s layered past and living present. For visitors eager to combine outdoor wandering with beneath-the-surface adventure, this compact tour delivers both historical context and memorable moments against one of Italy’s most visited landmarks.