Walking Tour in the Hidden Underground | Private

Beneath the bustling streets of Rome lies a secret world — a maze of ancient layers, silent ruins, and forgotten stories waiting to be uncovered. With your private guide leading the way, our Hidden Underground Walking Tour reveals a lesser-known side of the Eternal City, where Christian churches, pagan temples, and Roman homes coexist beneath your feet.

Begin with Michelangelo and a miracle

Your journey starts at the church of San Pietro in Vincoli, home to one of Michelangelo’s most powerful sculptures: the imposing Moses, carved with such intensity that it seems alive. Here, you’ll also view the sacred chains that once bound Saint Peter, kept as a treasured relic for centuries.

Descend into the layers of San Clemente

Next, step into the majestic Basilica of San Clemente, where one church sits quite literally atop another. Follow your guide down through layers of time, from a 12th-century basilica to a 4th-century one beneath, and then even further — into a 1st-century Roman street and Mithraic temple, echoing with the mysteries of ancient rites. Few places in Rome showcase the city’s depth, both physically and historically, quite like this.

Explore ancient Roman life on the Caelian Hill

From there, you’ll continue to the Roman Houses on the Caelian Hill, a network of well-preserved domus (elite residences) that offer a rare glimpse into domestic life in imperial Rome. Rich with frescoes, mosaics, and ancient rooms still intact, this underground complex tells stories of a world long vanished, yet strikingly present.

Throughout the tour, your guide will bring these hidden spaces to life, weaving history, archaeology, and faith into a vivid narrative that transforms ruins into real lives.

Please note: based on your chosen start time, the order of sites may be reversed to optimize your experience.

Step off the beaten path and beneath the surface — discover the hidden Rome that lies below.