Did you know that a 2000-year old Roman aqueduct still supplies water to the most famous fountain in the world?
Explore one of the top 10 highlights of Rome's sights with an expert guide. Discover that the Trevi Fountain is far more than a stunning shot, then visit the ruins of the ancient aqueduct 9 meters below ground.
Don't forget to throw a coin in the fountain before you go, but first, discover the legends of the origins of this peculiar tradition. This extra-small group tour is limited to 12 participants.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All Fees and Taxes
✔ Professional live guide
✔ Full on-site assistance
✔ Entrance fees into the underground excavations
✔ Sterilised headsets to hear clear your guide
✖ Hotel Pickup and dropoff
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Meet your guide in front of the entrance of the Church located at the left corner of the square of the Trevi Fountain. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Fontana di Trevi
Meet your guide in a visible spot and find out together that the Trevi fountain is much more than a throw of a coin. Go beyond its captivating beauty and discover all the details that most tourists miss.
Learn about its fascinating history and discover the mythological figures that take shape gracefully out of the raw stone below. Feel and hear the power of water, and perceive the message of this iconic masterpiece exactly as intended by its designer. Take a moment to admire the fusion of beauty and genius.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water
Then immerse into the newly uncovered archeological site 9 meters below the ground. Find the only functioning ancient aqueduct which still supplies water to the fountain above, and visit the remains of an imperial Domus. Travel back in time and touch the millenary stratification beneath the streets of Rome.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the tour starts
• This tour is subject to weather conditions. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• This tour will have a maximum of 12 participants
• For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones and do not print your voucher. We will provide earphones in case you forget yours
• We suggest you bring your own refillable bottle as you can find drinkable-water fountains everywhere in Rome
