Suicidal Gaul statue

Piazza Navona Underground Ruins Tour with Palazzo Altemps

Free CancellationPrivate Tour

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

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3h

Most visitors to Rome have no idea they’re walking above an ancient stadium buried beneath Piazza Navona. With skip-the-line access and a passionate guide, begin your journey at Palazzo Altemps, home to breathtaking ancient sculptures like the gripping Suicidal Gaul. Then, step below Piazza Navona to uncover Domitian’s 20,000-seat stadium, where Roman athletes once competed. From hidden ruins to Renaissance masterpieces, this tour reveals a side of Rome that few ever get to experience.

After meeting your friendly private tour guide outside Palazzo Altemps, you'll skip the line to enter the grand courtyard, home to antique statues such as Athlete at Rest and Statue of Demeter. Afterwards, enjoy a tour of the museum's famous art and antiquities collection, including the Suicidal Gaul.

Next, you'll head underground at Piazza Navona to the hidden ruins of Domitian's 20,000 seat stadium. See how this historic area would once have looked, and learn about the incredible spor...

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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

The Suicidal Gaul

One of Ancient Rome's most impressive statues, see how Roman's even portrayed their enemies with dignity

Explore magnificent Palazzo Altemps

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

Discover iconic Roman collections

See Suicidal Gaul, the Ludovico Sarcophagus and much more with an expert guide

The Athlete at Rest

See the grand stoic statue of antiquity located in the Altemps courtyard

Original busts of famous Roman emperors

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

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

In front of the Palazzo Altemps entrance. Your friendly personal guide will be holding a sign with our company name on it.

Just some comfortable shoes and a passion for art and history!

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Couldn’t have been better.

Mickey Davis

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March 10, 2024

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.

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