easy
3 hours
Suitable for individuals with average fitness accustomed to walking on uneven urban terrain
Step beyond Rome’s surface with Touriks’ 3-hour small-group walking tour that uncovers famous landmarks and secret underground ruins. Discover history beneath your feet and vibrant city life beyond the usual routes.
Rome, Italy's sprawling capital, stands as a living museum where every street corner tells a story stretching back millennia. Touriks invites adventurers to a uniquely layered journey through this ancient city with their Highlights und Unterirdische Stätten Roms – Rundgang in kleiner Gruppe. This 3-hour small-group tour blends surface-level marvels with subterranean secrets, offering a concrete connection to Rome’s vibrant past.
Beginning at the iconic Trevi Fountain, visitors witness the elaborate Baroque artistry before winding toward the Pantheon, a marvel of Roman engineering with its massive unreinforced concrete dome, still captivating architects and travelers alike. But the real intrigue lies beneath Piazza Navona, where ancient ruins — including remnants of Domitian's stadium — come to light beyond usual tourist sightlines. These underground sites reveal the architectural ingenuity of Imperial Rome and unearth stories seldom accessible without local guidance.
The tour culminates at Campo de Fiori, a bustling hub where history and present-day Roman culture meet amid the lively open-air market and vibrant café scene. Joining a small group ensures a more intimate experience, allowing for questions and insights into the city’s layers—from cobblestone streets to subterranean chambers.
Touriks stands out in Rome’s outdoor recreation landscape by combining the city’s iconic landmarks with off-the-beaten-path sites underground, blending cultural immersion with light urban hiking. Their expert guides bring rich contextual knowledge, making the past tangible within a walkable urban adventure. It's perfect for travelers seeking to deepen their connection with Rome's living history beyond just postcard views.
This tour offers a fresh way to navigate Rome, emphasizing movement, discovery, and understanding. Anyone with curiosity for history, architecture, and city life will find this a rewarding dive into one of the world’s greatest urban landscapes.
The 3-hour route covers cobblestones and some stairs, so sturdy, cushioned footwear is essential.
Hydration is key, especially when the sun is strong walking between outdoor sites and underground areas.
Underground ruins can be cooler and damp compared to the surface, so layers help maintain comfort.
Some underground sites have limited lighting—camera settings that perform well in low light improve photo results.
Rome’s underground sites beneath Piazza Navona trace back to Emperor Domitian’s 1st-century stadium, later covered by the Baroque square above.
Touriks promotes responsible visiting of fragile archaeological sites by limiting group sizes and encouraging respectful conduct.
Protects your feet on cobblestones and uneven surfaces throughout the tour.
Staying hydrated is crucial during longer urban walks in warmer weather.
summer specific
Keeps you comfortable when transitioning between outdoor and cooler underground areas.
fall|winter|spring specific
Captures detailed photos inside dimly lit archaeological sites.