Underground Piazza Navona: Exclusive Tour of the Domitian Stadium UNESCO World Heritage Site

Explore the underground wonders of Piazza Navona with an exclusive tour of the Domitian Stadium UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the ancient ruins and uncover the history of this unique masonry stadium in Rome.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stadio di Domiziano - Navona Square Underground - - visit the underground levels of Piazza Navona, first ope­ned to the public in 2014;
  • descend 5 metres beneath street level into the excava­tions, at the time of the Roman Empire;
  • admire the ancient ruins of the first and only masonry stadium in Roman history;
  • learn more about the history of the Stadium/Piazza Na­vona/ancient Roman sports.
What's Included
  • Taxes included
  • Audio guide provided
  • Special audio guide for children (6+)
What's Not Included
  • DVD and souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Come explore the Piazza Navona Underground! Unearth the remnants of the Stadium of Domitian, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and placed under passive preservation by a Ministerial Decree enacted on April 7, 1954. These ruins rest about 4.50 meters below the surface of Piazza Navona; this archaeological site is the only evidence we have of…

Location
Stadio di Domiziano - Navona Square Underground
Via di Tor Sanguigna 3, Piazza Navona
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elizabeth_e
Jun 20, 2025
This was a neat... - This was a neat experience for the family. It is a hidden treasure in Rome. It wasn’t too busy or crowded. It was very interesting. It was off the beaten path.
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Laura
Jun 17, 2025
Not to miss. Loved it! - This was amazing. We enjoyed the main underground area with the self-paced info. But we loved the extra area we got to see across the piazza. We won’t look at Piazza Navona the same way again. It was a great way to stay out of the heat. Just incredible.
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Barbarapl6433ze
Jun 4, 2025
A beautiful surprise - It's great that we were able to make this area usable. Even seeing the remains can give an idea of what the original structure must have been. It would be even better if 3D virtual reality headsets could also be integrated.
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Robbieavl
Jun 2, 2025
Interesting find! - During my stay in Rome I found this easy access and very interesting excavation! Worth definitely the time!! Not busy at all.
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Victoria_c
Apr 18, 2025
Underground 🏟️ - Quick tour of the underground stadium, get the audio guide to listen to the information, easy to navigate around.
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Alessandropg646nw
Apr 14, 2025
In Rome - Interesting, done well, recommended. Rome is not only St. Peter's and Colosseum. Its history goes beyond everything and must be lived to the full
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Giancarlog184
Apr 6, 2025
A journey, albeit a short one in ancient Rome - Beautiful experience. It's just a very well documented little part of what was the magnificence made stadium of ancient Rome. Recommended!
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Al_fow_74
Mar 18, 2025
A literal hidden gem under the Piazza Nuvona - Fantastic way to spend an hour. I never knew about this one until my partnertold me about it. As you can see in one of the pics 235 - 294AD a particularly precarious time to be an Emeror!
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951helene
May 9, 2025
Decent way to while away an hour or so - We liked the idea of seeing what's beneath Piazza Navona but in truth there's not a great deal to see. That said the information presented regarding the history and the ruins you can see is interesting and it was a good way to get away from the crowds for an hour.
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6marcello9
Apr 22, 2025
Disappointment - Ridiculous archaeological experience for the material present although the audio guide is well done. Needless to choose the limited experience, it adds almost nothing to what you can visit with the basic price.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).