Capuchin Crypt and Underground Tour of the Trevi Fountain
Description
Embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of underground Rome and discover the secrets hidden beneath its streets. Through centuries of history, you will be able to admire the extraordinary layering of the Eternal City and visit places normally unknown to most visitors. Accompanied by an Archaeologist or Art Historian Guide, in a small group of up to 15 participants, you will live an immersive and insightful experience. During the tour you can: Visit two of the most fascinating places in underground Rome. Explore the picturesque Capuchin Crypt, one of the most unusual and fascinating sites in Europe. Discover the basement of the Trevi Fountain and admire the remains of the ancient aqueduct of Acqua Vergine, still in operation after more than 2,000 years. Enjoy a more authentic experience thanks to the limited number of participants, with more Guide interaction and time to ask questions.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This guided tour will give you the chance to descend into the Capuchin Crypt, a unique site decorated with 4000 bones of thousands of Capuchin friars, created by an unknown artist who masterfully transformed them into architectural elements, combining them in such a way as to recall forms and elements related to the afterlife.
Visit the archaeological site under the Trevi Fountain, the so-called Vicus Caprarius. During the walk, you will walk near the ancient structures of an imperial domus, the castellum aquae of the Virgo Aqueduct, and admire the suggestive artifacts exhibited during the renovation of the former Trevi Cinema.
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for wheelchair users
