Step beyond Rome’s famed squares and fountains with Touriks’ unique walking tour that uncovers both iconic sites and hidden underground secrets. Perfect for travelers eager for history with an adventurous twist.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking with some stairs and uneven surfaces underground.
Wildlife
History
Rome’s underground layers date back to Roman Republican times, revealing the city’s growth through aqueducts, early Christian worship sites, and medieval structures.
Conservation
Touriks emphasizes responsible tourism by limiting group sizes and educating visitors on preserving Rome’s underground heritage.
Touriks
Step beyond Rome’s famed squares and fountains with Touriks’ unique walking tour that uncovers both iconic sites and hidden underground secrets. Perfect for travelers eager for history with an adventurous twist.
Touriks is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio that specializes in guided cultural and archaeological experiences across the city and Vatican area.
Specializing in in-depth guided visits of St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, Touriks offers semi-private, private, and small-group formats that include dome climbs, visits to the underground grottoes, and guided exploration of St. Peter’s tomb.
The company also guides visitors through Rome’s subterranean heritage, including Roman Catacombs, the underground temples of San Clemente, and other proto-Christian basilicas. Selected catacombs tours include private transfer options noted in tour descriptions.
Touriks’ program includes a broad range of Rome itineraries: Colosseum underground and arena tours, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walks, Pantheon and Navona Square visits with access to underground sites, Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus visits, Trastevere walks with subterranean sites, and guided visits to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Borghese Gallery.
Individual tour descriptions emphasize major artworks and architectural highlights such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the mosaics of St. Peter’s, and Bernini’s design of St. Peter’s Square. Touriks is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its Rome tours are listed with factual itineraries and booking details.
All tour listings state location, format, and options so travelers can select dome climbs, underground grottoes, transfers, or private and small-group experiences when available.
Location
Roma, Lazio
Based in Rome, Italy
Group Options
Private & Small-Group
Private, semi-private and small-group tours
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed on The Adventure Collective
Highlights
Basilica to Catacombs
Tours from St. Peter’s to undergrounds
Select a St. Peter’s Basilica tour, dome climb, catacombs visit or Colosseum experience and secure a guided Rome itinerary that fits travel style.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect paved streets and some underground uneven surfaces; sturdy footwear will enhance comfort during the 3-hour tour.
Carry a bottle of water
Though the tour weaves through shaded and underground spots, staying hydrated is key especially in warmer months.
Be prepared for limited underground lighting
Parts of the subterranean sections have low lighting; bring a small flashlight if you prefer extra visibility.
Small group experience enhances interaction
Groups are limited in size to foster a closer guide connection and detailed storytelling throughout the walk.
Comfortable walking shoes
To comfortably navigate city streets and underground passages.
Reusable water bottle
To stay hydrated during warmer weather.
summer
Light jacket or layering
For changing temperatures, especially in underground areas.
spring
Small flashlight or phone light
Helps illuminate dimly lit underground spaces.