Up to 2 hours
Navona Square and Domitian Stadium Underground Audio Tour
See how Piazza Navona has changed and see Rome’s first permanent competitive athletics venue.
What you'll do
Delve beneath Piazza Navona and discover its significance in Ancient Rome on this audio-guided tour.
Explore the Domitian Stadium, the first masonry stadium in Ancient Rome. Five metres below street level, you’ll see the scale of this majestic structure, which was Rome’s first permanent venue for competitive athletics.
Learn about the different Roman sports and entertainment, and see the historic track and sections of seating. Imagine you’re an ancient spectator in the days of gladiators and chariot races, listening to the echoes of the roaring crowd.
Informative panels demonstrate the stadium’s grandeur and meticulous construction, from travertine blocks to brickwork and marble columns.
Compare rare photographs to see how Piazza Navona has changed throughout the years.
Today, Piazza Navona is a majestic square synonymous with Rome and its artistry and architecture. In the square, you can see Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, which was designed in Ancient Rome and inspired by the Stadium of Domitian.
At the end of your tour, you’ll watch a 30-minute immersive video, which gives you a more detailed view of famous sights during the Roman Empire.
Navona Square and Domitian Stadium Underground Audio Tour Highlights
Descend under the Piazza Navona
See Ancient Roman relics, ruins, and original features
Learn about the Stadium Domitian
Hear about the exciting games once held at the first permanent athletics venue.
Audio and visual guides
Listen to your audio guide when touring underground and watch an immersive video
What's included
Entrance
Audio guide
Virtual reality glasses
Reservations
Booking required
There’s no need to prebook this attraction far in advance. You can book it on your first day in Rome at the Concierge desk, Touristation Piazza d’Aracoeli, 16.
Where you'll be
Piazza Navona, 25, , 00186 Roma RM, Italy, Rome, ItalyWhere you'll meet
Touristation Office in Piazza Navona 25, in front of the main Fountain.
Operating hours
Daily, 10am - 7pm
Find out more
For more information, visit the Touristation website.
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