As Rome welcomes record-breaking tourist numbers year after year, ArcheoRunning is offering an alternative for travelers seeking a new way to explore the city. Launching in 2026, “The Unveiled Secret Rome Running Tour” invites participants to explore the layers of the “Eternal City” through movement and mindfulness—touted as “a rejuvenating running experience that reveals the visible and invisible history of Rome while nurturing both body and mind.”

Far from the crowds and chaos of Rome’s main attractions, this tour is designed as part movement and part cultural immersion. Led by Isabella Calidonna, an art historian, certified guide and coach for Fidal (Italian Athletics Federation) and Coni (Italian National Olympic Committee), the experience follows a gentle, conversational pace through peaceful neighborhoods, ancient cobblestones and hidden archaeological remains. Quiet, early-morning streets set the stage for a sense of grounding and renewal.

“Rome isn’t just a place you visit, it’s a living, breathing entity with layers of history beneath your feet,” says Calidonna. “This tour invites travelers to move mindfully through those layers, discovering that wellness isn’t only found in spas or yoga studios, but in the act of slowing down, breathing and fully experiencing the world around you.”

Designed for all fitness levels, “The Unveiled Secret Rome Running Tour” blends physical well-being with emotional and mental restoration. The steady movement encourages mindfulness, boosts endorphins and enhances awareness, “offering a rare moment of stillness in motion.” The tour lasts approximately 90 to 120 minutes, keeping a light jogging pace adaptable to participants’ comfort levels.

Highlights include hidden archaeological remains, quiet local neighborhoods, underground ruins, and the early-morning serenity that makes the experience uniquely intimate. The Unveiled Secret Rome Running Tour will be available beginning in 2026.