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Vicus Caprarius: Hidden Ruins and Fountains of Rome

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Step into the hidden heart of Rome and discover Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water, an extraordinary underground archaeological site beneath the Trevi Fountain.
In Piazza Venezia you'll admire the Altare della Patria and its striking twin fountains representing the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas.

Next, wander through the charming streets to find the Turtle Fountain, a Renaissance gem designed by Giacomo della Porta. At Piazza Navona, you’ll marvel at Bernini’s dramatic Fountain of the Four Rivers, surrounded by baroque beauty.

Our journey then takes us to the world-famous Trevi Fountain, where you can toss a coin to ensure your return to the Eternal City. From here, we go beneath the surface into Vicus Caprarius—an ancient Roman aqueduct and hidden archaeological treasure that reveals the engineering genius and daily life of Rome almost 2,000 years ago.

This tour blends the magic of Rome’s most beloved fountains with the rare opportunity to explore a site most visitors never see.

What's Included

  • Admission ticket for Vicus Caprarius
  • All fees and taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Private expenses
  • Tips
  • Transportation
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Via del Cardello
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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What To Expect

Piazza Venezia / Ancient City

The tour will start from our office and our first stop will be Piazza Venezia. In this famous square, there is a giant monument called “Altare della Patria”, started in 1885 and finished in 1911 by Gaetano Koch, Manfredo Manfredi and Pio Piacentini.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontana del Tirreno

We will stop to admire the fantastic fountains of the Tyrrhenian and the Adriatic, created together with Sacconi who was the designer of the Altare della Patria. The fountains are perfectly symmetrical and represent the two great seas that embrace Italy: the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Adriatic Sea.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fontana Delle Tartarughe

Continuing with our tour, we will find the Turtle Fountain. This fountain was built between 1581 and 1588 on a project by Giacomo della Porta. The peculiarity of this fountain is the presence of four turtles (hence the name) in bronze, playing with some dolphins, which are placed on the shell-shaped tanks.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi

We will arrive at Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. The square is, above all, famous for the presence of three fountains of which the most important is the Fountain of the four rivers designed by Bernini and built between 1648 and 1651.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fontana di Trevi

The next stop will be the very famous Trevi fountain, perhaps the most famous fountain in the world. This fountain was inaugurated in 1762 and it is closely connected to the Acqua Vergine aqueduct. The creation of the fountain is due to Pope Clement XII, who organized a contest for the design of the fountain. The winner was the architect Nicola Salvi.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water

The City of Water, Vicolo del Puttarello 25, 00187 Rome Italy, 20 minutes - The last but not least important stop is the Vicus Caprarius or the city of water, an underground aqueduct, located under the Trevi Fountain. It was discovered in 1999 in the basement of a cinema. Inside, a water tank connected to the Vergine aqueduct is visible.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vicus Caprarius: Hidden Ruins and Fountains of Rome?

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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  • Admission ticket for Vicus Caprarius
  • All fees and taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Private expenses
  • Tips
  • Transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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