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The ancient aqueducts of Rome

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2h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation Live guide

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Overview

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The underground side of the ancient aqueducts run like a field study: you play researcher and learn to read the traces left by slaves and workers in tunnels used since as quarries, catacombs and today for growing mushrooms, rated 5 across 30 reviews. Admission is included at €80 per person. Comfortable shoes; not advised in pregnancy.

From the guide

We will take you for a ride as if you were participating in a study campaign. You will try to be a researcher and you will discover how many apparently invisible elements will allow you to understand the history lived by the people, by the slaves, by the workers.

You'll see how these environments, built by the ancient Romans, have been used up to the present day.

first as quarries to take the building material, then as catacombs to bury the dead and finally, today, to grow mushrooms.

a unique, original experience ... not to be missed.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 17:00
Scheduled through September 2028

This tour runs daily, departing at 17:00. Scheduled through September 2028. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Admission fee

Itinerary

Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica Stop 1
The park dedicated to Roman aqueducts. Here they pass 7 aqueducts in an area of few hectares, making this park unique in the world. In addition to these impressive archaeological structures, you will also see one of the city's peripheral sites, outside the normal tourist channels, almost exclusively meeting local people.
1h 20m
Acquedotto Marcio Stop 2
Aqueduct built in 144 BC and partially used until recently because it was reused by the Felice aqueduct.
Pass by
Acquedotto Felice Stop 3
Aqueduct of 1500 AD built by Sixtus V (Pope Felice) reusing the arches of the Marcio. The underground part of this aqueduct still works, and you can see the water leaking from the canal.
Pass by
Acquedotto Claudio Stop 4
The aqueduct with the healthiest water and at a height that allowed it to supply water to the entire city of Rome. Its arches, high in some stretches even 30 meters, make it define a true "Water Giant".
Pass by
Aqua Anio Vetus Stop 5
The Anio vetus aqueduct, built by the emperor Claudius together with the Claudian aqueduct, was the highest in absolute of all the 11 aqueducts that supplied Rome.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

At the exit of the "Giulio Agricola" metro station

End point

At the metro stop, after a short snack with us.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 80 / person