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Rome Historic Center with Underground Piazza Navona

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Rome, Italy

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Overview

Small and intimate group walking tour of max 12 people.

Learn the underground secrets of the center of Rome and explore an ancient Roman stadium underneath Piazza Navona, where the ancient Romans were having fun and playing sports!

Sometimes the best secrets are hidden in plain sight. But we can’t see them, because we’re too “distracted” by the obvious landmarks.

During this walking tour we’ll discover the hidden gems of the center of Rome, for example:

What’s the story of the elephant statue behind the Pantheon? That was a prank of an artist to a friar!

And what about the optical illusion in the church where people queue to look in the mirror? That was a “marketing” campaign in the 1600s!

This experience is for you if you don’t want to confine yourself to the obvious landmarks and want to live a different and more authentic experience of Rome made also of tidbits and urban legends that you don’t find in the guidebooks.

What's Included

  • Entry tickets

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Piazza di Pietra
    00186 Roma RM, Italy

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Piazza Navona
    00186 Roma RM, Italy

    What To Expect

    Piazza Di Pietra

    While admiring the gigantic columns of the Temple of Hadrian, you'll learn of some ancient gossip. You'll be surprised of the love triangle of the emperor Hadrian and the tragic end of the love of his life
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola

    This church hides some of the most incredible optical illusions of the city. Most travelers tough stop at the first one, and very few (like us!) will discover the other illusions of this building.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pantheon

    You'll learn of the lesser known facts of the Pantheon from the outside, including an incredible light effect happening only few days per year, which was only discovered in recent years!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Piazza della Minerva

    In this cute little square where kids play soccer after school, you'll learn the story of two artists that didn't like each other.. and showed that through sculptures!
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Church of St. Louis of the French

    Have you ever heard of Caravaggio? If you haven't, after this tour you will never forget him. He's one of the most famous painters of the past, loved by everyone for his very realistic and dramatic paintings, that almost look like photographs
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Piazza Navona

    One of the most famous and beautiful squares of Rome. But we won't just stop at the surface like most tourists do..
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Stadio di Domiziano - Navona Square Underground

    Many travelers visit Piazza Navona, but very few know that you can go beneath it! Once you're underground you'll discover the ancient Roman stadium of Domitian, where the athletic games were taking place 2000 years ago!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Historic Center with Underground Piazza Navona?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

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    • Entry tickets

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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    No refund

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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