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Discover many points of interests in one tour with a local guide. Learn the underground secrets of the center of Rome and explore an ancient Roman stadium underneath Piazza Navona!

Highlights

• Discover what lies underground Rome's most famous square: Piazza Navona
• Experience the optical illusions hiding inside the churches
• Marvel at Caravaggio's masterpieces and learn about the artist behind them
• Learn the legends and local stories that you can't find in the guidebooks
• See many highlights in one tour

Description

During this walking tour we’ll discover both the iconic landmarks and the hidden gems of the center of Rome, including the underground site that most tourists miss, beneath Piazza Navona. We'll start in Piazza di Pietra, where where you'll see the incredible ruins of the temple of Hadrian. This is where we'll get to know about the emperor Hadrian and his heartbreaking love triangle. After this 'ancient gossip' we'll continue by discovering perspective illusions inside a church. This will be one of the highlights of this walking tour, because you literally won't believe your eyes! Incredible how something made 400 years ago, still fools our eyes so much. Then we'll move to the Pantheon, which we'll see from the outside. We'll learn the incredible urban legends tied to it, and the unbelievable light effects set up 2000 years ago, that we can still witness today. And what about that odd elephant right behind the Pantheon? That is a story of a 'revenge' at the expense of a friar (fun true story!). We'll then see the incredible paintings of Caravaggio, casually hanging in a church. These painting are what made Caravaggio's famous in Rome. You don't know who Caravaggio is yet? After this, you will not forget him.. After making our heads spin so much, after all these jaw-dropping wonders, we'll end up in Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. Here you'll learn stories of legendary rivalries, propaganda campaigns of the Popes, and at some point you'll realize that.. This square has a peculiar shape. While most tourists stop on the surface, we'll take a narrow alley and end up into the underground world of Rome. Here we'll discover what lays below the surface: and ancient Roman stadium! This experience is for you if you don’t want to confine yourself to the obvious landmarks and want to live a different and more authentic experience of Rome made also of tidbits and urban legends that you don’t find in the guidebooks.

Includes

Small Group of max 12 people, Guaranteed Entry tickets to the 2000-year-old Roman Stadium beneath Piazza Navona Knowledgeable Local Guide Also Suitable for Children Direct Contact via Phone or Whatsapp for any questions you may have about the tour Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts

Important Information

• Please remember that during this experience you will also visit holy areas and clothing must be appropriate for the visit. Please wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund