Discover the fascinating history and stories behind Rome’s famous fountains, including the Vicus Caprarius. Join our guided tour to explore the beauty and significance of these iconic landmarks!
Discover the fascinating history and stories behind Rome’s famous fountains, including the Vicus Caprarius. Join our guided tour to explore the beauty and significance of these iconic landmarks!
- Piazza Venezia / Ancient City - The tour will commence from our office, with our first destination being Piazza Venezia. This renowned square features the colossal monument “Altare della Patria,” initiated in 1885 and completed in 1911 by Gaetano Koch, Manfredo Manfredi, and Pio Piacentini.
- Fontana del Tirreno - We will pause to admire the…
- Piazza Venezia / Ancient City - The tour will commence from our office, with our first destination being Piazza Venezia. This renowned square features the colossal monument “Altare della Patria,” initiated in 1885 and completed in 1911 by Gaetano Koch, Manfredo Manfredi, and Pio Piacentini.
- Fontana del Tirreno - We will pause to admire the magnificent fountains of the Tyrrhenian and the Adriatic, created alongside Sacconi, the designer of the Altare della Patria. These fountains are perfectly symmetrical, symbolizing the two major seas that border Italy: the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Adriatic Sea.
- Fontana delle Tartarughe - As we continue our tour, we will encounter the Turtle Fountain. Constructed between 1581 and 1588 based on a design by Giacomo della Porta, this fountain is notable for its four bronze turtles (hence the name) interacting with dolphins, positioned on shell-shaped basins.
- Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi - We will reach Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most stunning squares. The square is particularly famous for its three fountains, the most significant being the Fountain of the Four Rivers, designed by Bernini and built between 1648 and 1651. The fountain’s name reflects its representation of the four major rivers: the Danube, the Rio de la Plata, the Nile, and the Ganges.
- Trevi Fountain - Our next stop is the world-renowned Trevi Fountain, perhaps the most famous fountain globally. Inaugurated in 1762, this fountain is closely linked to the Acqua Vergine aqueduct. Its creation was commissioned by Pope Clement XII, who held a design contest won by architect Nicola Salvi.
- Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water - Our final but equally important stop is Vicus Caprarius, or the City of Water, an underground aqueduct located beneath the Trevi Fountain. Discovered in 1999 in a cinema basement, it features a visible water tank connected to the Vergine aqueduct.
- Admission ticket for Vicus Caprarius
- Professional guide
- All fees and taxes
- Admission ticket for Vicus Caprarius
- Professional guide
- All fees and taxes
- Pick-up / Drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Pick-up / Drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Join us as we discover the renowned fountains in Rome and delve into their storied past! Were you aware that Rome boasts more than 2000 fountains? Accompanied by our expert, licensed guides, we will visit the city’s most awe-inspiring and popular fountains, and definitely, Vicus Caprarius. Located just a stone’s throw away from the Trevi Fountain, this…
Join us as we discover the renowned fountains in Rome and delve into their storied past! Were you aware that Rome boasts more than 2000 fountains? Accompanied by our expert, licensed guides, we will visit the city’s most awe-inspiring and popular fountains, and definitely, Vicus Caprarius. Located just a stone’s throw away from the Trevi Fountain, this diminutive museum is a requisite stop for those who have a keen interest in the Imperial Roman era. Embark on a journey with us as we explore the magnificent fountains of Rome and their fascinating histories!
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.