Rome Underground Private Tour - Image 1
Rome Underground Private Tour - Image 2
Rome Underground Private Tour - Image 3

Photo 1 / 3

Rome Underground Private Tour

Not rated yet

Rated on 1 provider · Why

  • Rome, Italy
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome beneath the streets on a private tour of San Clemente, the Capuchin Crypt, and the ancient City of Water.

About this tour

Rome’s history does not stop at street level. On this private underground tour, follow your guide into the hidden spaces beneath the city, beginning at San Clemente Basilica, where successive layers reveal how Rome grew across centuries. Explore the remains beneath the basilica, then visit the Capuchin Crypt, known for its striking bone decorations. The journey continues at Vicus Caprarius, the “City of Water,” where a preserved Roman neighborhood sits above ancient aqueducts. With a private guide leading the way, you can focus on the details and stories that make these lesser-seen sites memorable. Admission to San Clemente Basilica and the Capuchin Crypt is included; Vicus Caprarius admission is paid on site. Meet your guide at the entrance to San Clemente Basilica, and remember to cover your knees and shoulders at religious sites. Discover a different side of the city on this Rome Underground Private Tour, and see how much history lies beneath the familiar streets.

Highlights

  • Descend through the historic layers beneath San Clemente Basilica
  • Visit the atmospheric Capuchin Crypt and its bone-filled chambers
  • Explore Vicus Caprarius, the ancient “City of Water”
  • Trace Rome’s story through hidden churches, crypts, and Roman remains

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • San Clemente Basilica entrance fees
  • Capuchin Crypt entrance fees
  • Professional guide for 3 hours

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from attractions
  • Vicus Caprarius admission, payable on site

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Meet your private guide at the entrance to San Clemente Basilica; they will hold a sign with your name
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered at places of worship and selected museums; shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour has no TourTruth score yet: Viator doesn't show a usable rating for it. It gets a score as soon as a provider lists one.

How the score works
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10. Tours without a usable provider rating are not scored.

from US$375.60

on Viator

Check availability