Trevi Fountain and Underground Guided Tour

★ 4.3 (2,033)$$ · Mid-rangeSkip-The-Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Above ground, the Trevi is Rome's most theatrical fountain, an 18th-century Baroque set-piece fed by an aqueduct with roots in antiquity; below ground, the tour descends into the remains of that ancient water system and ruins connected to the fountain's origins, a side of the site most visitors never see. Combining both gives context to the fountain that a quick photo stop misses entirely. With a perfect aesthetic score, it's a strong pick for visitors who want a deeper story behind an image they've already seen a thousand times.

✨ Reasons to go

1The fountain is fed by the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct dating back to ancient Roman times
2The underground tour reveals ruins of the ancient water system beneath the 18th-century Baroque fountain
3Tradition holds that tossing a coin over your shoulder into the fountain guarantees a return to Rome

💡 Good to know

1Visit the fountain itself either very early morning or right after this tour, since the plaza is one of the most crowded spots in Rome by midday
2bring a coin to toss over your shoulder into the fountain, following the tradition said to guarantee a return to Rome
3wear layers, as the underground sections can be noticeably cooler than the street above.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

WF2M+FFR Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy · RomeGoogle Apple

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Hours

Multiple daily departures, ~90 minutes.

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Booking

Booking required

What people say

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