Rome Underground Walking Tour

Step beneath the familiar streets of Rome to find ancient ruins, sacred spaces, and stories layered beneath the city. This three-hour Rome Underground Walking Tour pairs a guided walk with visits to historic sites above and below ground.

Explore underground passages and a thousand-year-old market, then cross Tiber Island by way of a bridge that has stood for around 2,000 years. Continue to the underground house of Saint Cecilia, where ancient mosaics, mysterious inscriptions, and a richly decorated crypt reveal another side of Rome’s history. The route also visits San Francesco a Ripa, Rome’s first Franciscan church and a place associated with Saint Francis, before ending at Santa Maria in Trastevere, described as the city’s first official place of Christian worship. A professional guide leads the experience, connecting the sites as you go.

The walk enters underground areas and places of worship. If you would rather not go below ground, you can stay in the upper church while the rest of the group explores. Wear comfortable shoes and follow church dress requirements. Choose this Rome Underground Walking Tour for a closer look at the city’s hidden history.