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Private Underground Tour in Rome with Touriks - Rome

Private Underground Tour in Rome with Touriks

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most visitors comfortable with walking on uneven surfaces and brief staircases.

Overview

Venture beneath Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood with Touriks on a private tour revealing hidden mosaics and frescoes below historic churches. Unearth centuries-old art and history beneath cobbled streets in an intimate, offbeat journey.

Walking Tour
Roma, Lazio

Trastevere y Sus Subterráneos: Tour Privado

Desde 109€ - 2h - Tour Privado en Español

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About This Adventure

Embark on a private tour through Rome's enchanting Trastevere neighborhood, exploring its rich history and hidden underground treasures. Discover ancient mosaics and frescoes beneath stunning churches, including the Basilica of Saint Crisogono and Santa Cecilia. Stroll picturesque cobbled streets, immersing yourself in the vibrant local culture and bohemian spirit.

Explore the quaintest neighborhood of Rome and discover its mystic undergrounds in a private tour


Highlights

  • Enjoy this private tour with a professional guide
  • Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the most authentic and lively neighborhood of Rome
  • Go beneath two of the oldest churches in town and marvel at ancient mosaics
  • Feel the bohemian spirit in the picturesque cobbled alleys
  • Enjoy a full on-site assistance

About

Start your tour by the Tiber river and get ready to chart a fascinating course through the centuries discovering ancient underground sites unknown to the most and walking the most picturesque streets far from the crowds.

Visit the medieval Basilica of Saint Crisogono, built on the remains of a 5th-century one. Marvel at the apse made by Bernini and discover a hidden archeological treasure in the underground remains of the original church. See the old crypt and admire the ancient frescoes.

Then visit the beautiful 12th-century Church of Santa Cecilia and go beneath its surface into its impressive undergrounds. Here, discover a 3rd-century Roman Domus and the 5th-century basilica on top of which stands the actual one. Be amazed by the ancient mosaics and frescoes.

Be amazed by the reconstructed section of the underground church and appreciate the architectural evolution from its ancient Byzantine style to the Baroque church built on top of it.

Hear the fascinating legend about the life of the Santa Cecilia and her macabre death in the 3rd-century house, exactly below your feet. Visit her tomb and see the beautiful Roman mosaics on the original pavements of the underground house.

Visit the Cavallini room and marvel at his Last Judgement masterpiece.

Walk the picturesque streets of Trastevere with your guide and end your tour at the heart of the neighborhood, below of the stunning golden mosaics of one of the oldest churches of Rome, Santa Maria in Trastevere.

From here, immerse on your own into the authentic life of the district, its wineries, and traditional food tavernas, which Trastevere is very famous for.


Important information

  • An instant confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup and setup the headsets
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved
  • This tour is not wheelchair-accessible
  • This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Meeting point

Meet your guide in Piazza Belli in front of the monument located in the center of the square. Look for the yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.


Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the starting time of the experience
  • Full refunds are not possible for cancellations made after the 24 hours
  • Amendments are not allowed after the 24 hours and are always subject to availability and price changes
  • No refunds in case of no-show on the part of the customer
  • If the tour is canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • If the tour is canceled due to COVID-19 issues, Touriks grants a full refund (not vouchers)

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes

Uneven cobblestones and underground passages require stable footing throughout the tour.

Bring a light jacket

Subterranean sites are often cooler and damp even in warm seasons.

Carry a small flashlight

Some areas underground have limited natural light, so a personal light source can enhance visibility.

Book private tours early

Limited availability for private underground access means early reservations are recommended.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban-dwelling pigeons frequenting piazzas above
  • Nocturnal bats inhabiting some underground vaults

History

Trastevere has been a residential hub since Roman times, known for its working-class roots and continuous habitation that preserves layers of history underground.

Conservation

Touriks emphasizes responsible tourism by limiting group sizes and protecting delicate underground artwork from excessive exposure and damage.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Necessary for navigating cobblestones and uneven underground steps safely.

Light jacket or sweater

Essential

Keeps you warm in cooler subterranean environments.

fall specific

Compact flashlight

Aids visibility in dimly lit underground spaces.

Reusable water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated during the walking portions of the tour.

summer specific