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Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

Skip the line

Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Enter the Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum, and see St. Peter’s Dome, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

Skip the Line

Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Exclusive Access

Palatine Hill

Best Views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man & Scala Regia passageway

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

See the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Scala Regia, the exclusive passageway to the basilica 

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica 

Travel the River Thames by boat then dive into British history at London's famous fortress

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Legends and Lore Tour of the Tower of London

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Rome isn’t just a city of grand basilicas and ancient ruins—it’s a labyrinth of underground history waiting to be explored. Beneath the bustling streets lie eerie catacombs, forgotten temples, and restricted-access chambers once used by emperors and gladiators. For those looking to dive deeper into Rome’s past, these underground tours provide a rare glimpse into the city’s hidden layers. 

From the bone-adorned crypts of Capuchin monks to the subterranean tunnels of the Colosseum, these tours take you beyond the standard tourist experience. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, you’ll uncover secrets that even many Romans don’t know. 

Semi-Private Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill grants access to the restricted underground chambers of the Colosseum, where gladiators prepared for battle. Then, explore the political heart of ancient Rome at the Forum and Palatine Hill. “Cristina lead us through a very educational and emotional tour that really made us feel like we were experiencing life 2000 years ago. Highly recommend!! Underground tour is definitely worth it!” 

Rome Catacombs Tour and Capuchin Crypts with Transportation descends into the city’s eerie underground tombs, where early Christians hid and worshiped in secret. The Capuchin Crypts, decorated with human bones, add a macabre yet fascinating touch. “We enjoyed this tour through the Capuchin Crypts and the Catacombs. It was very interesting to hear about the history. We also enjoyed the bus ride on the Appian Way and it was nice to see other parts of Rome along the way. Our tour guide was very good. Highly recommend this tour.” 

After Hours Rome Catacombs Tour with Capuchin Crypts offers an exclusive nighttime visit to these haunting underground burial sites. With fewer crowds, the dimly lit tunnels become even more atmospheric. “Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The catacombs were incredible the guide there was exceptional. She was extremely knowledgeable and thank god it is underground. It was very refreshing considering it was 36degrees outside. Well worth it in the summer during the day!!!” 

Piazza Navona Underground Ruins Tour with Palazzo Altemps takes you beneath one of Rome’s most famous squares to explore the ruins of Domitian’s Stadium. This hidden gem reveals the layers of history buried under the modern city. “Our tour with Pia was terrific. She provided information in a very easy to understand manner and when she expressed her opinion she identified it as opinion as opposed to fact.” 

Step beneath the surface of Rome and explore hidden tunnels, ancient crypts, and forgotten ruins on these one-of-a-kind underground tours

The Best Tours in Rome that Visit Underground Areas

Free cancellation, a decade of experience, and 1000s of 5-star reviews make our wide selection of Rome underground tours an easy choice! Find start times and dates that work for your schedule!

The BEST Rome Tours that Visit Underground Sites

Get special access to the Underground dungeons and Arena Floor on this guided semi-private tour

Private Tour - Meet your guide at the Colosseo metro station

Temple of Julius Caesar - Pay respects at the site where Caesar’s life met a treacherous end, now immortalized by the temple erected in his honor.

Arch of Titus

Temple Antoninus Pius - Explore the site dedicated to one of Rome’s good emperors, Antoninus Pius, whose temple once stood as a symbol of his virtuous rule.

Vestal Virgins

Arch of Septimius Severus - Admire intricate reliefs on the Arch of Septimius Severus, detailing victories that expanded the Roman Empire in the early 200s AD.

Temple of Julius Caesar

Palatine Hill  - Follow ancient footsteps up Palatine Hill to witness the birthplace of Rome and admire lavish imperial residences and panoramic views.

Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine

End inside Roman Forum - Your three–hour journey concludes inside the Roman Forum, where you’re free to continue exploring at your leisure.

Colosseum - The first portion of your adventure features the magnificent Colosseum, a masterpiece of ancient engineering overflowing with Roman history.

The Exclusive Colosseum Underground

Colosseum Underground - With behind-the-scenes access, venture beneath the arena floor to underground chambers, once used by gladiators preparing for battle.

Explore the Underground Tunnels

Arena Floor - Imagine the roar of ancient crowds as you stand on the Arena Floor, the center stage of Roman spectacle.

Deadly Trap Door & Elevator

2nd level Colosseum - From this vantage point, the same emperors watched from, take in sweeping views and capture stunning photos of the Colosseum's interior.

Newly Opened Areas: Be One of the First to Visit 

Roman Forum - A short walk from the Colosseum, you’ll find yourself amid the sprawling ruins that once formed the epicenter of Roman civilization.

Walk onto the Reconstructed Arena Floor

Via Sacra - Meaning Sacred Road, this ancient road ran through the Roman Forum. Walk in the footsteps of Roman conquerors, emperors, and citizens alike.

1st and 2nd Levels of the Colosseum

Arch of Titus - Tune in as your guide reveals the significance of the Arch of Titus, commemorating the triumphs of Titus and the might of the Roman Empire.

Roman Forum

House of the Vestal Virgins - Amid these ruins once thrived the Vestal Virgins, charged with preserving Rome's sacred fire and its enduring legacy.

Arch of Constantine

Expert English speaking guide

Skip the line tickets

Gladiator's Gate

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Max 24 people

Wheelchair accessible

Semi-Private Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Skip the line to explore the creepy underground world of Roman tombs then visit the Mouth of Truth

Mouth of Truth - The Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità) is an ancient marble mask famous for the legend that it bites the hand of anyone who tells a lie

Hadrian's Crypt - The Adriano Crypt at Santa Maria in Cosmedin is believed to have been a burial site connected to Emperor Hadrian

End your tour at Bocca della Verità - Hop into your vehicle and enjoy a swift ride back to the city center, conveniently located near the final stop

Capuchin Crypt - Visit five chapels below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini, all containing the skeletal remains of 3,700 Capuchin friars

Bone Chapels - Wander through dimly lit chapels, each eerily adorned by an intricately placed array of skulls and skeletal body parts

Catacombs of St. Callixtus - Explore one of Rome’s most significant and largest underground cemeteries, where 16 popes along with half a million Christians are buried

Grave of St. Cecilia - Enter a stunning church in Trastevere, where a crypt below the church’s main altar contains the body of the patron saint of musicians

Aurelian Wall - Along Appian Way, cruise by an ancient defensive wall, originally built during the third century to protect Rome against barbarians

Santa Maria in Cosmedin - Santa Maria in Cosmedin is a stunning medieval basilica known for its ancient Roman origins and the famous Bocca della Verità at its entrance

Rome Catacombs Tour and Capuchin Crypts with Transportation

Experience Rome’s underground tombs and religious bone displays on this exclusive night tour

Capuchin Crypts - Visit five chapels below the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini, all containing the skeletal remains of 3,700 Capuchin friars

Crypt of the Resurrection - Gaze at an eerie depiction of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, surrounded by actual parts of a human skeleton

Crypt of the Skulls - View an unsettling wall of human skulls while learning more about how these crypts were created to symbolize mortality 

Crypt of the Pelvises - Continue to gawk at the intricate pattern of human bones within each crypt, created from the remains of nearly 4,000 friars

VIP Access to Priscilla Catacombs

Catacombs of Priscilla - Visit the “Queen of Catacombs” like a VIP, touring three sections of this ancient burial site where many popes and martyrs have been buried

Drop off at Via Leonida Bissolati - After finishing up your eerie tour of the catacombs, hop into your vehicle for a smooth return to Via Leonida Bissolati

Expert English-speaking guide

Catacombs tickets

Capuchin Crypts

Priscilla Catacombs

Transportation

Group size of 20

Tour guide gratuities

Hotel pick up

After Hours Rome Catacombs Tour with Capuchin Crypts

Admire the stunning Suicidal Gaul, Athlete at Rest, and more then see the ruins of Domitian' Stadium

Private Tour

Explore magnificent Palazzo Altemps - Donned with Roman Statues, as you enter Palazzo Altemps, imagine the grandeur of the palace 5 centuries ago

Meet Your Guide and Enter the Grand Courtyard

Discover iconic Roman collections - See Suicidal Gaul, the Ludovico Sarcophagus and much more with an expert guide

The Iconic Roman Collections of Palazzo Altemps

The Athlete at Rest - See the grand stoic statue of antiquity located in the Altemps courtyard

The Stoic Statue Athlete at Rest

Original busts of famous Roman emperors - See the emblematic busts of Nero and other famous and infamous emperors in the Roman History

Original Busts of Famed Roman Emperors

The Ludovico Sarcophogus - Likely the final resting place of a Roman General, the casket depicts a 3rd century Roman victory in battle

Ludovico Sarcophogus

The ancient Stadium of Domitian - Deep below Piazza Navona the Colosseum is not the city's only great underground

Head Underground to the Ancient 20,000 Seat Stadium

Layers of history below Piazza Navona - From the bustling markets and fountains of the modern square to its ancient role as a chariot stadium, Piazza Navona is an artery of Roman history

Layers of History in and below Piazza Navona

Bernini's Four Rivers Statue - Piazza Navona is home to many incredible fountain's including this Bernini masterpiece built into an Egyptian obelisk

Bernini's Four Rivers Statue

Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Altemps

Private tour of the museum and courtyard

See Athlete at Rest, the Suicidal Gaul, and more!

Admission to the Piazza Navona Underground

Private tour of the ancient Stadium of Domitian

Your own personal, art historian guide

Piazza Navona Underground Ruins Tour with Palazzo Altemps

Do more in a day: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, glassblowing and lacemaking demos, and a gondola ride

Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano

Visit St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, and the hidden areas of Venice

Venice in a Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Doge’s Palace

Easily visit these colorful Venetian islands by boat and see traditional glassblowing and lacemaking

Boat Tour

Murano and Burano in a Half Day Boat Tour

Explore colorful streets and ancient trades in Murano and Burano with a private boat and local guide

Souvenirs

Burano Island

St. Michael's Cemetery

Torcello Island

Made in Italy

Set Sail to Burano

Drop Off

Private Boat

Venice Islands and Artisans Private Tour

Murano and Burano

Murano & Burano

See Lady Liberty up close and get in touch with your roots at the gateway to New York City

The Best Tours in Rome that Visit Underground Areas

Step beneath the surface of Rome and explore hidden tunnels, ancient crypts, and forgotten ruins on these one-of-a-kind underground tours

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