Underground Trastevere Guided Walking Tour

Trastevere Underground Tour with Local Guide

Explore Trastevere’s medieval streets and underground basilicas with a knowledgeable guide. Suitable for history enthusiasts and small groups.

Highlights

• Explore the charming neighbourhood of Trastevere with a local guide
• Discover some of the area's best kept secrets and underground sites
• Admire frescoes, crypts, and passageways dating back to ancient Rome
• See the Cavallini Room and the Last Judgement masterpiece (morning tours only)
• Choose between private or small group tours offered in multiple languages

Description

Meet your guide near the Tiber River and explore Trastevere’s medieval streets. Visit the Basilica of Saint Crisogono and admire its impressive interior.

Descend underground to the 4th-century basilica, featuring ancient frescoes and crypts. Then visit the Church of Santa Cecilia to see its 3rd-century mosaic flooring and learn about Santa Cecilia’s story.

The morning tour includes a visit to the Cavallini Room to view the Last Judgement fresco. The tour concludes near the golden mosaics of Santa Maria, one of Rome’s oldest churches.

Note: The underground area of San Crisogono is open Monday to Friday only from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and all day on weekends, so underground visits are unavailable on weekday morning tours. During these times, the guide will highlight other monuments instead. Tour duration remains the same.

Includes

• Professional guide
• Entrance fees to underground sections
• Sterilized headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Cavallini frescoes (morning tours only)
• Full on-site assistance

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Tips

Important Information

• Underground access at San Crisogono is limited Monday to Friday 4:00 PM–7:00 PM and all day on weekends; unavailable on weekday mornings.
• Claustrophobic visitors may find underground sections uncomfortable.
• The Cavallini Room is only accessible during morning tours; afternoon tours do not include this site.
• Modest clothing is required to enter churches: knees and shoulders must be covered.
• Small group tours have a maximum of 10 participants.
• The tour may be affected by the liturgical calendar; cancellations offer alternative dates or full refunds.
• The tour runs rain or shine, provided underground areas are accessible.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance and consider morning tours to visit all underground sites. Wear comfortable shoes and modest attire.