Museums

Navona Underground: Stadium of Domitian Tickets with Audioguide

Name: Navona Underground: Stadium of Domitian Tickets with Audioguide
Start: 2025-11-15T10:30:00
End: 2025-11-15T17:00:00
Location: Rome

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.

Ancient brick walls and statue at Domitian Stadium, Rome.

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Visit the underground ruins of the Stadium of Domitian, the former site of the ancient Olympic Games, on an audioguided tour

Explore Rome’s only ancient masonry stadium, buried beneath Piazza Navona and hidden 4.5 meters below street level.

Step into a UNESCO-listed archaeological site and uncover the Stadium of Domitian’s original structure through immersive 3D reconstructions.

Learn how Roman athletics unfolded here, with an engaging audioguide and detailed information panels that bring ancient competitions to life.

Enjoy flexible, self-paced entry, ideal for visitors who want a short, independent archaeological experience near central Rome.

Access to Stadium of Domitian underground archaeological site

Audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Russian

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Descend beneath Piazza Navona and explore the ancient Stadium of Domitian with a 40-minute audio-guided museum visit.

Getting started

Begin your experience at the entrance on Via di Tor Sanguigna 3, where your ticket is validated and you receive your audio guide. After a brief orientation, proceed underground to start your self-paced exploration.

What to expect

Stadium of Domitian

Step into the only masonry athletics stadium from ancient Rome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once welcomed over 30,000 spectators. These underground ruins reveal the city’s sporting history and the evolution of Roman public life.

Features

Ancient stadium ruins: Walk through original masonry structures that hosted athletic competitions and public events during the Roman Empire.

Audio guide for all ages: Listen to engaging commentary for adults and children, bringing the site’s stories and historical context to life.

Illustrative panels: Discover detailed panels throughout the site, highlighting key facts about Roman athletics and architecture.

Multimedia content: Enhance your visit with photos, videos, and 3D reconstructions that visualize the stadium’s original grandeur.

On-site bookshop/library: Browse art and history books, creative items for children, and unique souvenirs to extend your experience beyond the ruins.

Stadio di Domiziano

Monday	10:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:20pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:20pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:20pm
Thursday	10:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:20pm
Friday	10:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:20pm
Saturday	10:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 07:20pm
Sunday	10:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 06:20pm

Roman Catacombs

Monday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as the experience involves walking through underground archaeological areas.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the archaeological site for security reasons.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Eating and drinking are not allowed within the exhibition spaces.

Smoking is strictly prohibited on the premises.

Accessibility

The site is not fully wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the underground archaeological areas and historic structures.

Additional information

The entrance is located at Via di Tor Sanguigna 3, 00186 Rome, Italy.

The site is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm, with last entry at 6:20 pm. In August, the site is open only on Saturdays and Sundays.

Children up to 7 years old enter for free, with audioguide included.

The archaeological area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is under the protection of the Ministerial Decree of April 7th, 1954.

A bookshop/library is available on site, offering art and history books, souvenirs, and creative items for children.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket Redemption Point

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