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Secret Rome: Discover the Hidden Underground with a Private Tour

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Experience the hidden gems of Rome with this exclusive private tour. Skip the line and explore the secrets of the city off the beaten track. You'll embark on a thrilling journey through underground ruins, ancient markets, and the oldest bridge in Rome. Perfect for the whole family, this tour will take you three times beneath the surface, revealing the history and mystery hidden beneath the churches and temples of Rome. Feel the excitement as you uncover the ancient ruins of Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere and marvel at the Teatro di Marcello, standing strong for over 2000 years. Take a stroll on the enchanting Isola Tiberina and explore the underground house of Santa Cecilia, adorned with mesmerizing mosaics. End your adventure at the stunning church of San Crisogono, built on top of a grand underground house. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into the secrets of Rome!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-12 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Skip the line to Secrets Rome
  • Walk underground through ruins and columns
  • Visit a 2000 years old market
  • Cross an island by the oldest bridge of Rome
  • Explore ancient mosaics in underground houses
  • This tour is intended as a walk which enters underground areas and places of worship
  • 3 hours professional guide
  • Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
  • Gratuities
  • Tips

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Introduction

Discover the hidden gems of Rome with the Secret Rome...Hidden Trails walking tour. This half-day private group tour takes you on a journey through the underground and ancient ruins of the city, providing a unique and fascinating experience.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect to explore underground areas and ancient places of worship that are not commonly known to the general public. Walk through ruins and columns, visit a 2000-year-old market, and cross the oldest bridge in Rome. Discover the secrets of Saint Nicholas in Carcere, a church built over pagan temples, and marvel at the ancient mosaics and ornate crypt in the underground house of Santa Cecilia. The tour also includes a visit to the lesser-known San Crisogono church, which is built over a large underground house with a stunning frescoed wall.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, culture lovers, and families looking for a unique and educational experience in Rome. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this tour offers a fresh perspective on the city's rich history and hidden treasures.

Why book this?

What sets this tour apart is the opportunity to explore underground areas and lesser-known sites that are not typically included in other tours. The experienced guide will provide in-depth knowledge and insights, bringing the ancient ruins and hidden trails to life. This tour allows you to go beyond the tourist hotspots and discover the secrets of Rome's past, creating unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for the city's history.

Good to know

This tour is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. The duration of the tour is approximately 3 hours, and it includes a professional guide who will share fascinating stories and historical facts along the way. An emergency number is also provided for added convenience. Please note that tips and gratuities are not included in the tour price.

Reviews

Previous participants of the Secret Rome...Hidden Trails walking tour have praised the knowledgeable guides who made the experience engaging and informative. Many appreciated the opportunity to visit lesser-known sites and explore the underground areas of Rome. Travelers were impressed by the rich history and fascinating stories shared during the tour, making it a highlight of their visit to Rome. Overall, participants left with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the city's ancient past.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Antico caffè del teatro di Marcello

Meeting point tour

Teatro di Marcello

The Theater of Marcellus, largely preserved, is the only ancient theater remaining in Rome. Built in the southern area of the Campus Martius known as the Circus Flaminius, between the Tiber river and the Capitoline Hill, it was commissioned by Caesar and continued by Augustus. The building was erected in Campo Marzio, in the place that tradition had consecrated to stage performances, where the "Theatrum et proscenium ad Apollinis", connected to the temple of Apollo, was already located.

Admission Not Included

Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere

The medieval church of San Nicola in Carcere stands in the area of the ancient Forum Olitorio, in the place where, in the period of Republican Rome, three temples stood, transformed into a prison during the Middle Ages (hence the name "in prison"). Built in 1128 (as the inscription on the façade recalls), it was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, since the Greek community lived in the area, particularly devoted to the saint. The small square of the Foro Olitorio, with the three temples of Janus, Speranza and Juno Sospita in the centre, was used as a market for herbs and vegetables. The church was built before the 11th century by Pope Pasquale II and was almost entirely rebuilt and enriched in 1599 by the architect Giacomo della Porta.

Isola Tiberina

The Tiber Island, the only urban island on the Tiber, approximately 300 meters long and approximately 90 meters wide, is connected to the banks of the Tiber by two bridges: towards Trastevere by the Cestio bridge, dating back to 46 BC. C. and in the direction of the Ghetto with the Fabricio bridge, built in 62 BC. C., also called Quattro Capi bridge, for the Roman herms that decorate its parapets. According to legend, the island was born in 509 BC. when, having ousted Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the last king of Rome, the people, as a sign of hatred towards the tyrant, threw the king's enormous grain deposit into the Tiber, which turned out to be so abundant that it formed a small island. In reality, a compact bank of tuff, similar to that of the nearby Capitoline Hill, constitutes the basic geological element, on which the sands carried by the current have naturally settled.

Basilique San Crisogono

Located along Viale Trastevere, in the district of the same name, San Crisogono stands in Piazza Sonnino and is one of the oldest basilicas in Rome. The church was built in the 4th century, under Pope Sylvester I, it was rebuilt in the 12th century and then again in 1626, designed by Giovanni Battista Soria, at the behest of Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Currently the basilica has a monumental baroque tympanum façade, preceded by a large portico with four columns. The attic above houses eight sculptures, four vases decorated with dragons alternating with four eagles, symbol of the Borghese family. The 12th century Romanesque bell tower is crowned by a spire. The interior of the church, decorated by Pietro Cavallini, is divided into three naves by two orders of granite columns; the apse mosaic can be attributed to the school of the same artist, while the floor was created in Cosmatesque style.

Admission Included

The Portico Of Octavia

The Portico d'Ottavia complex is the only one preserved of the large porticoes that limited, on the northern side, the square of the Circo Flaminio, an area that corresponds to the ancient Ghetto. It was rebuilt by Augustus, in place of the older Portico of Metello, between 27 and 23 BC. and dedicated to her sister Ottavia. It was subsequently restored and partially rebuilt in 203 by Septimius Severus, after a fire in 191, a period to which the majority of the currently visible remains belong. The complex, a quadriportico of 119 x 132 metres, included the most ancient Temple of Juno Regina, which was then joined by the Temple of Jupiter Stator, the first in Rome entirely made of marble, two libraries, Greek and Latin, and the Curia Octaviae , a large environment for public meetings.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is intended as a walk which enters underground areas and places of worship: Should anyone feel uncomfortable in underground spaces, the guide can deal with it; those people will comfortably sit in the top church, while the rest of the group will visit the underground. It is advisable to wear confortable shoes such as sport trainers and to respect the churches dress code: trousers should touch the knee and shoulders should be covered; tourists may consider bringing a scarf to wear at necessity.
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  • Provide the correct phone number with international country code
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  • Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
  • One day before please call to confirm the meeting time point

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