Rome Private Tour Piazza Navona and Domitian Stadium Undergrounds

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About this activity

Explore the most beautiful square of Rome and visit the undergrounds of the Stadium of Domitian with an expert local guide! What is now Navona Square, 2000 years ago used to be the grand city stadium for athletes' games, boxing, Roman wrestling, and other disciplines. Today, it's instead a monumental square decorated by stunning fountains, such as the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini and the Fountain of Neptune by Della Porta.

On this tour, not only you will learn about the history and curiosities of the area but you will also visit the underground ruins of the Ancient stadium and the spectacular church of St. Agnes, as well as other incredible hidden gems. Moreover, this is a private tour, meaning that you will have a licensed top-rated local guide only for you and your group. The tour can be customized according to your interests and needs and can be taken any time before the closing time of the attractions.

You can select the pick-up option for an additional fee.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Raphael Tours & Events

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Specialized Licensed Guide
Included: Private Tour
Included: Tickets to the Undergrounds of the Stadium

Not included

Not included: Food & Drinks

Itinerary

Piazza Navona

one hour

Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful Baroque squares in Rome. Its shape reproduces the perimeter of the Stadium of Domitian, built in 86 AD. The square is overlooked by the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone and features three incredible monumental fountains.
Stop 2

Passing by

The Fountain of the Four Rivers is a stunning work of art by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who completed it in 1651. The four giant human figures represent the Danube, the Ganges, the Nile and the Rio de la Plata.
Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone

30 min

The Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone is an impressive work by Francesco Borromini and is characterized by a grand facade with twin bell towers. It's dedicated to St. Agnes, a young martyr killed under the reign of Diocletian.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

The Stadium of Domitian is considered the only example of masonry athletics stadium outside of the Greek world. It could host around 30,000 spectators and it was 275 meters long, 106 meters wide.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide next to the central fountain (Fountain of the Four Rivers with the obelisk). You can park in Piazza Cavour or in the Piazza di Ponte Umberto I Parking and then reach the square on foot.

End point

Meet your guide next to the central fountain (Fountain of the Four Rivers with the obelisk). You can park in Piazza Cavour or in the Piazza di Ponte Umberto I Parking and then reach the square on foot.