Navona Underground: Stadium of Domitian Tickets with Audioguide, Rome






















Navona Underground: Stadium of Domitian Tickets with Audioguide, Rome
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
2 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Explore Rome’s hidden treasures with Navona Underground: Stadium of Domitian Tickets, where you'll explore ancient history beneath Piazza Navona. This ticket includes a self-guided audio tour through the only surviving masonry athletics stadium from antiquity, offering insights into an era that once hosted over 30,000 spectators. Your journey begins at Via di Tor Sanguigna 3 with your entry validated and audio guide in hand for this unique museum visit.
Explore Rome’s hidden treasures with Navona Underground: Stadium of Domitian Tickets, where you'll explore ancient history beneath Piazza Navona. This ticket includes a self-guided audio tour through the only surviving masonry athletics stadium from antiquity, offering insights into an era that once hosted over 30,000 spectators. Your journey begins at Via di Tor Sanguigna 3 with your entry validated and audio guide in hand for this unique museum visit.
Beneath Piazza Navona lies the unique Stadium of Domitian, an ancient masonry stadium situated four and a half meters underground.
Discover how Roman athletics were played in this UNESCO-listed site with engaging audioguide features that vividly reconstruct its original structure through engaging 3D visuals.
Experience flexible access to Rome’s only buried ancient stadium near the city center, perfect for those seeking an independent archaeological adventure.
Learn about the historical significance of Roman competitions at this landmark using detailed information panels and a complete audioguide.
Admission includes access to the ancient stadium of Domitian located beneath Rome's Piazza Navona.
Audio tour available in multiple languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian.
Individual Costs

Aerial view of Piazza Navona in Rome near Domitian Stadium.
Your Experience
Beneath Piazza Navona lies an opportunity to explore Rome's past with a 40-minute audio-guided tour of the ancient Stadium of Domitian. Located in Rome, Italy, this underground site offers a unique glimpse into Roman history.
Getting Started
Your journey begins at Via di Tor Sanguigna 3, where you validate your ticket and receive an audio guide. After a short orientation, venture below ground for a self-guided exploration of the ancient ruins.
What to Expect: Stadium of Domitian
The only masonry athletics stadium from ancient Rome is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once hosting over 30,000 spectators. These underground remains tell tales of the city's sporting past and Roman public life evolution.
Features
- Explore original masonry structures that served as venues for athletic competitions and events during the Roman Empire.
- An audio guide is available, offering engaging stories suitable for both adults and children to bring history alive at this site.
- Illustrative panels throughout provide insight into key aspects of Roman athletics and architecture.
- Multimedia content enriches your visit with visuals like photos, videos, and 3D reconstructions that depict the stadium's former splendor.
- An on-site bookshop/library offers a selection of art and history books, creative children’s items, and unique souvenirs to extend your exploration beyond just visiting the ruins.

Ancient brick walls and archways inside Domitian Stadium, Rome.

Ancient stone steps leading to an archway in Domitian Stadium, Rome.

Aerial view of Piazza Navona in Rome near Domitian Stadium.

Ancient brick walls and archways inside Domitian Stadium, Rome.

Ancient stone steps leading to an archway in Domitian Stadium, Rome.

Ancient brick ruins inside Domitian Stadium, Rome.
What to bring
A valid photo ID matching the name on your booking may be required at entry. It's advisable to wear comfortable shoes, as walking through underground archaeological areas is part of the experience.
What’s not allowed
- Larger bags and suitcases are prohibited inside for security reasons; only small personal items should be carried.
- Pets are generally not permitted, with exceptions made for registered service animals.
- Eating or drinking is disallowed within the exhibition spaces to maintain cleanliness and preserve artifacts.
Smoking is strictly banned on site premises.
Accessibility
The site does not offer full wheelchair accessibility due to its underground archaeological areas and historical structures.
Additional information
- Children aged up to 7 years can enter at no cost, with an audioguide included in their visit.
A site bookshop/library provides a selection of art and history books, souvenirs, and creative items for children.

Ancient brick walls and statue at Domitian Stadium, Rome.

Underground passageway of Domitian Stadium in Rome.

Ancient brick ruins inside Domitian Stadium, Rome.

Ancient brick walls and statue at Domitian Stadium, Rome.

Underground passageway of Domitian Stadium in Rome.
Book your visit in advance, especially during peak season, to secure a spot as entry is first-come, first-served.
Wear comfortable shoes since the experience involves walking through underground archaeological areas.
If you have booked under a specific name, bring a valid photo ID that matches your booking details in case it's requested at the entrance.
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