Spanish Steps and Vicus Caprarius Underground small-group tour

Begin your tour at the Piazza di Spagna, widely considered one of the most famous squares in Rome. Soak up the atmosphere in this bustling and busy part of the city and perhaps take the time to capture its sights on camera. The Fontana della Barcaccia (Sinking Boat fountain) dominates the center of the square, surrounded on all sides by many beautiful ochre-colored buildings.
Leave the Piazza di Spagna behind you and set off up the Spanish Steps, as your knowledgeable guide explains the fascinating history and heritage associated with this part of Rome. This set of 135 steps was designed by architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi in the 18th century, and links the Piazza di Spagna with the Piazza Trinità dei Monti above. Enjoy panoramic views of the large square below and the city beyond as you climb.
Pause on your tour to admire the Acqua Vergine, one of the aqueducts constructed centuries ago to carry fresh water from the Alban Hills to the city’s many fountains. To this day, you can still see people filling bottles with fountain water supplied by the aqueduct.
Continue onward to the famous Trevi Fountain, built in the baroque style and considered by many to be the most impressive of all Rome’s fountains. Toss a coin into the flowing water, using your right hand over your left shoulder as tradition dictates, and perhaps pose for photographs in front of the fountain.
Venture down an alleyway near the fountain to the Vicus Caprarius, an ancient passageway leading to the Roman ruins beneath the Trevi Fountain. Discover the underground complex that lies beneath the fountain, and listen as your guide explains what this archaeological find has taught us about life in imperial Rome between the 1st and 4th centuries AD. Look out for structures such as a water cistern, staircases and passages among the ruins, which had been lying undisturbed for centuries.
At the conclusion of your 2-hour guided tour, enjoy exploring the rest of Rome at your leisure.