Rome: Off-The-Beaten-Track Underground Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG197656-307132
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Enjoy a half-day exclusive walking tour through downtown Rome. Visit ancient, off-the-beaten-track venues and underground archaeological sites. See ruins, columns, historic frescoes, a 2000-year-old market, and the oldest bridge of Rome.
After being picked up from your hotel, start your tour at the Saint Nicholas church in Carcere, which was built over the ruins of a pagan temple. Then walk to the Portico d'Ottavia and Marcellus theatre ruins. Cross the oldest bridge of Rome, 2000 years old and still standing until you reach the Tiber Island.
Head to the underground house of Santa Cecilia. Marvel at the ancient mosaics, mysterious inscriptions, and an ornate crypt. Finally, visit the church of San Crisogono built over a huge underground house, where archaeologists found a large frescoed wall.
Highlights
- Visit the underground house of Santa Cecilia
- Walk across the oldest bridge of Rome to Tiber Island
- Visit a 2000-year-old Roman market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour operates rain or shine
• Please wear comfortable shoes
• This tour is not suitable for people who are uncomfortable with underground spaces
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up at your Hotel, apartment or Bed and Breakfast inside the city center (within the Aurelian Walls).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
