Parco degli Acquedotti: Urban Hike to Ancient Ruins

About this experience

Parco degli Acquedotti is a guided urban hike in Rome that traces the remains of several ancient Roman aqueducts across a large public park on the city's south-eastern edge. The three-hour walk begins at Via del Pigneto 121, in the Pigneto neighbourhood, and follows the surviving arches of structures including the Aqua Claudia and the Anio Novus, two of the most substantial aqueduct systems built during the imperial period. A certified local English-speaking guide leads the route, providing historical context on Roman hydraulic engineering and the role these waterways played in supplying the ancient city. The park sits within the Appian Way Regional Park and on clear days offers open views toward the Alban Hills. The route covers the park's main aqueduct corridors on foot, passing through stretches of open grassland and pine woodland alongside the standing arches. Your guide explains the construction methods, the different aqueduct phases, and the later medieval and Renaissance reuse of the structures. Among the Rome attractions that reward a longer walk rather than a quick visit, this park is one of the more accessible, though the terrain is uneven and the hike is not suitable for wheelchair users. Transport to and from the starting point and food and drinks are not included. Tickets cover the full three-hour guided walk with a certified English-speaking guide, and the cancellation policy allows cancellation before a specified date.

Highlights

• Three-hour guided walk through a large public park in Rome
• Traces surviving arches of the Aqua Claudia and Anio Novus
• Certified English-speaking local guide included throughout
• Explores Roman hydraulic engineering from the imperial period
• Route starts at Via del Pigneto 121 in the Pigneto neighbourhood
• Follows multiple ancient aqueduct remains on Rome's south-eastern edge

What is included

• Certified local English guide

Not included

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Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.