Rome Underground Tour, Rome - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Rome Underground Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 91.00 USD
Rating: 9.7 (12 reviews)

Very unique experience! Definitely not for all tourists, but for people very interested in history and archaeology it wo...

Kelli

Roam the underbelly of Rome on this tour of the underground system. Walk the historical Appian Way and Caffarella as you dive into the lesser-known side of the Eternal City!

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned
Wine tasting

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 7 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Cancelliere Caffè

Reviews of our customers

9.7

Exceptional 91 Travelers·12 reviews

June 11, 2026
Kelli
Tyler, Italy
Very unique experience! Definitely not for all tourists, but for people very interested in history and archaeology it would be excellent. Our guide, G...
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October 8, 2024
Sarah
Olympia, United States
There was a miscommunication about the tour booking online. I would call to confirm after booking next time. They apologized and we rescheduled. T...
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August 25, 2025
Hui
Los Angeles, United States
This underground tour blew my mind. I was expecting to see some ancient structure underneath the ground. Yes, but it had far more to offer that makes ...
Traveling solo
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June 24, 2025
Martin
Santiago, Chile
Excelente. La actividad fue muy educativa e interesante, pero por sobre todo inmersiva. Poder recorrer los sistemas subterraneos de manera privada con...
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May 23, 2025
Zarina
United Kingdom
The tour was very interesting as it gave us a glimpse of other parts of Roman history that are otherwise not very well known. This is one of those “of...
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December 11, 2024
Neal
Los Angeles, United States
Amazing tour! Leo waited for us when we arrived late, was very warm and knowledgeable, and gave us a wonderful tour of Rome's underground. We were del...
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May 6, 2024
John Nicholson
United States
Our guide, Ricardo, was very knowledgeable about the underground area. He was very helpful and thorough about the rich history of the cave system. He ...
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June 15, 2025
Sofia
New York, United States
We were delighted with our visit to Daniela's catacombs. We learned a lot about Roman history.
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September 29, 2025
Josep
Perth, Australia
Alessandro showed us a not so popular side of Rome but not less interesting: the underground. Full of history and interesting things to know from the ...
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Roam the underbelly of Rome on this tour of the underground system. Walk the historical Appian Way and Caffarella as you dive into the lesser-known side of the Eternal City!

A City Under the City

While aboveground, Rome boasts hundreds of cultural activities, but this archeological tour invites you to uncover Rome's lesser-known and darker side underground. Historically, an underground system used to help build the city; we'll discover all its hidden treasures on this comprehensive tour.

Meet us at the designated time next to Cancelliere Caffé as we set off into the underground darkness of the Appian Way and Caffarella to witness a hidden side of the Eternal City.

Considered one of Rome's largest underground systems, this labyrinth hidden below the Italian capital extends from the Aurelian Roman Wall to Via dell’Almone. As we explore the historic quarry, once used for extracting construction materials, we'll gain profound insight into the foundational elements that shaped the construction of Rome. Indeed, the city was not built in a day.

From here, we'll move on to a site once used for ancient mushroom cultivation, setting the stage for the tour's main event: the catacombs of Rome. Roaming through this captivating historical space, we'll reveal how this space has been repurposed over time.

Our journey continues with a visit to the recently reconstructed Mithraeum, the worship area beneath the Appian Way. This site is intricately linked to the cult of Mithras, the god of the sun.

Coming back up to street level, we'll end the tour on a high note. We'll enjoy a wine tasting, in true Marcus Gavius Apicius style, who was a first-century Roman gastronomist.

After 2 hours of archeological exploration, we'll bring the activity to an end.

9.7

Exceptional 91 Travelers·12 reviews

June 11, 2026
Kelli
Tyler, Italy
Very unique experience! Definitely not for all tourists, but for people very interested in history and archaeology it would be excellent. Our guide, G...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 8, 2024
Sarah
Olympia, United States
There was a miscommunication about the tour booking online. I would call to confirm after booking next time. They apologized and we rescheduled. T...
Is this useful?
August 25, 2025
Hui
Los Angeles, United States
This underground tour blew my mind. I was expecting to see some ancient structure underneath the ground. Yes, but it had far more to offer that makes ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 24, 2025
Martin
Santiago, Chile
Excelente. La actividad fue muy educativa e interesante, pero por sobre todo inmersiva. Poder recorrer los sistemas subterraneos de manera privada con...
Is this useful?
May 23, 2025
Zarina
United Kingdom
The tour was very interesting as it gave us a glimpse of other parts of Roman history that are otherwise not very well known. This is one of those “of...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 11, 2024
Neal
Los Angeles, United States
Amazing tour! Leo waited for us when we arrived late, was very warm and knowledgeable, and gave us a wonderful tour of Rome's underground. We were del...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 6, 2024
John Nicholson
United States
Our guide, Ricardo, was very knowledgeable about the underground area. He was very helpful and thorough about the rich history of the cave system. He ...
Is this useful?
June 15, 2025
Sofia
New York, United States
We were delighted with our visit to Daniela's catacombs. We learned a lot about Roman history.
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 29, 2025
Josep
Perth, Australia
Alessandro showed us a not so popular side of Rome but not less interesting: the underground. Full of history and interesting things to know from the ...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Rome

The Pantheon Piazza Navona Piazza di Spagna Trevi Fountain Vatican Museums Vatican Museums Colosseum Roman Forum Castel Sant'Angelo Campo de' Fiori Trastevere Capitoline Museums Baths of Caracalla

Types of activities in Rome

Guided tours and free tours Entrance tickets Airport Shuttle Busses in Rome Sightseeing Bus Tours in Rome Day Trips from Rome Food & Wine Experiences in Rome Opera Performances in Rome

Other activities in Rome

Civitavecchia to Fiumicino Airport Shuttle Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour Rome Free Walking Tour Colosseum Tour + Gladiator's Gate St Peter's Basilica Guided Tour Mamertine Prison Ticket + Audio Guide Galleria Borghese Guided Tour Rome: Angels and Demons, the Illuminati Adventure Quest Audience With Pope Leo XIV OMNIA Rome & Vatican Card

Roam the underbelly of Rome on this tour of the underground system. Walk the historical Appian Way and Caffarella as you dive into the lesser-known side of the Eternal City!

A City Under the City

Meet us at the designated time next to Cancelliere Caffé as we set off into the underground darkness of the Appian Way and Caffarella to witness a hidden side of the Eternal City.

Coming back up to street level, we'll end the tour on a high note. We'll enjoy a wine tasting, in true Marcus Gavius Apicius style, who was a first-century Roman gastronomist.

After 2 hours of archeological exploration, we'll bring the activity to an end.

Rome Underground Tour