Why choose this Rome tour ?
Make the most of each moment when you travel and visit with us the amazing fountains of Rome & Vicus Caprarius, “The City of Water”.
Rome is famous for its stunning fountains so you don’t wanna miss this guided walking tour. Led by a professional guide, you will discover not only the beauty of Rome’s fountains, but also the architecture, history and importance of them.
The most fascinating part of or tour is “The City of Water” or Vicus Caprarius, a small 1st century archaeological site just off the Trevi Fountain, a must-see piece of history.
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What makes Fountains of Rome & The City of Water Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Our first stop will be Piazza Venezia. In this famous square you will discover a giant monument called “Altare della Patria”, started in 1885 and finished in 1911 by Gaetano Koch, Manfredo Manfredi and Pio Piacentini.
We will stop to admire the fantastic fountains of the Tyrrhenian and the Adriatic, created together with Sacconi who was the designer of the Altare della Patria. The fountains are perfectly symmetrical and represent the two great seas that embrace Italy: the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Adriatic Sea.
Continuing with our tour, we will find the Turtle Fountain. This fountain was built between 1581 and 1588 on a project by Giacomo della Porta. The peculiarity of this fountain is the presence of four turtles (hence the name) in bronze, playing with some dolphins, which are placed on the shell-shaped tanks.
We will arrive at Piazza Navona, one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. The square is, above all, famous for the presence of three fountains of which the most important is the Fountain of the four rivers designed by Bernini and built between 1648 and 1651.
The name of the fountain comes from its meaning. The fountain of the four rivers represents the four most important rivers: the Danube, the river Plate, the Nile, and finally the Ganges.
The next stop will be the very famous Trevi fountain, perhaps the most famous fountain in the world.
This fountain was inaugurated in 1762 and it is closely connected to the Acqua Vergine aqueduct. The creation of the fountain is due to Pope Clement XII, who organized a contest for the design of the fountain. The winner was the architect Nicola Salvi.
The last but not least important stop is the Vicus Caprarius or the city of water, an underground aqueduct, located under the Trevi Fountain. It was discovered in 1999 in the basement of a cinema. Inside, a water tank connected to the Vergine aqueduct is visible.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Fountains of Rome & The City of Water Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Vicus Caprarius admission
- Professional licensed guide
- All fees and taxes
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Transportation
- Tips
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by White Travel Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Tickets will be redeemed at the meeting point.
Meeting time: 30 minutes before the start time.
