Highlights
- Admire the world's largest Baroque fountain alongside an expert local guide
- Decode the hidden symbolism of the Oceanus, Triton, and winged horse statues
- Master the legendary coin ritual to guarantee your return to the Eternal City
- Descend 9 meters underground into the hidden Vicus Caprarius excavation site
- Walk through imperial ruins filled with polychrome marble and old coins
Description
Discover ancient Rome beneath the streets before exploring the Trevi Fountain above.
Step below the modern streets of Rome and uncover the archaeological secrets hidden beneath the Trevi Fountain area. Then emerge into the heart of the city to discover the history, artistry, and legends of one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks.
Descend into the ancient city
Begin your experience at the Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water, an archaeological site located approximately 9 meters beneath modern Rome. Explore the remains of an ancient Roman residential complex and discover the fascinating layers of history preserved underground.
See archaeological discoveries made at the site, including ancient pottery, polychrome marble, coins, and other traces of everyday Roman life.
Discover Rome’s ancient water system
Explore the remains of the Aqua Virgo, the ancient Roman aqueduct dating back to 19 BC. Learn how this remarkable water system supplied the city and remains closely connected to the Trevi Fountain above.
Your guide will bring the archaeological remains to life, explaining how Rome was transformed and rebuilt over centuries while its ancient foundations remained hidden beneath the streets.
Step into the world of the Trevi Fountain
After exploring underground Rome, return to street level and continue to the spectacular Trevi Fountain, one of the masterpieces of Baroque Rome.
Discover the stories and symbolism behind its monumental sculptures, including Oceanus, Tritons, and the winged horses representing the changing moods of the sea. Your expert local guide will reveal details that are easy to miss among the crowds.
Learn the secret of the coin toss
Hear the history behind Rome’s most famous tradition and learn the classic technique for throwing a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to the Eternal City.
Your guide will also reveal what happens to the coins collected from the fountain and how this famous tradition has become part of modern Rome.
Experience Rome from ancient foundations to Baroque grandeur
This tour connects two very different sides of Rome in one experience: the archaeological world hidden beneath the streets and the spectacular Baroque landmark that stands above it.
From ancient aqueducts and Roman ruins to Oceanus and the Trevi Fountain, discover how thousands of years of history exist side by side in the heart of the Eternal City.
Includes
Entrance ticket to the Trevi Fountain and the Vicus Caprarius
Guided tour of the Trevi Fountain
Visit to Vicus Caprarius archaeological site
Explanation of the Baroque architecture
Mythological symbolism insights
Coin ritual history
View of Aqua Virgo aqueduct
Walk through ancient Roman residential complex
View of excavated artifacts
Important Information
- The tour involves walking and descending 9 meters underground
- The tour includes historical explanations and insights into the Trevi Fountain and its surroundings
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
