Rome Underground: Catacombs Tour, Aqueducts and Appian Way
Description
Step into the past as you walk the historic Appian Way, marvel at ancient aqueducts, and descend into the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla as the last visitors of the day for a crowd-free experience. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and enjoy expert insights from your guide as they offer an unforgettable look at Rome’s hidden history.
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Itinerary
Walk along one of Rome’s oldest roads, lined with ancient ruins and tombs. With centuries-old paving stones beneath your feet, follow the path once used by legions, merchants, and travelers.
Learn about the powerful family that built this monument and how it has endured through time.
Stand beneath towering aqueducts that once supplied water to the city, demonstrating the engineering prowess of the Roman Empire. Please note: The Catacombs with Colosseum option does not visit the Roman aqueducts.
Finally, it's time to experience the eerie and fascinating Catacombs of San Sebastiano in a crowd-free setting as the last visitors of the day. Venture underground into one of Rome’s most fascinating Christian burial sites. Depending on the day, you may visit the Catacombs of Domitilla instead.
Return to Rome by private, air-conditioned transport. By the end of your tour, you'll have stepped beyond the city center and uncovered Rome’s lesser-known wonders on this immersive tour. If you select the Catacombs with Colosseum option at time of booking, your tour continues with a guided visit of the Colosseum. Explore the inside of this world-famous arena as you learn how the amphitheater was used for gladiator fights and large-scale spectacles in Roman society.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Due to the tight nature of the catacombs, those with claustrophobia may want to consider another tour.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Please note, the tour visits the catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla (depending on the day).
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options to help you customize your experience. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- If Catacombs with Colosseum option is selected: The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID. The Colosseum requires all guests (including children) to present government ID at the time of entry. Therefore any guest that does not submit their name in advance of the tour, or who does not bring their ID to the meeting point, will be refused participation without refund.
Reviews(1,336)
This is an ideal tour to take if you really wanna see everything in Rome during your trip. You have your major sites downtown and this was further into the country. We had a superb pair of tour guides, one for the remnants of the aquaduct and Appian Way and another for inside the Catacomb. They knew EVERYTHING and made it engaging. Seeing the catacombs is certainly the highlight, that was some Indiana Jones stuff being in there and getting a glimpse of Rome that felt almost prehistoric.
Nice tour, not too much walking, Giulia was fun and spoke clearly.
Amazing sites with great information. Julia explained everything so well, how it connects to present times, and answered all questions. Truly an experience!
Great trip! Julia was a great guide and was very informational and overall just a fun and great trip!
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and very fun to interact with. Even my nine year old son was entertained by his explanation of the physics of the aqueducts.
This was such a great experience! So glad we were able to see these historical sites. Ite a must while in Rome!
This tour was fantastic! It was the highlight of our trip to Rome!! AnnaMaria was fun, and super knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Rome. We learned so much from her. You absolutely do not want to miss this tour!
JP was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable of the area Gave us good tips for the area as well Willis we were very grateful for
Julia our Guide was excellent!
This tour was fantastic, worth every penny. AnnaMaria was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Rome, we learned so much in these 3 hours and are very grateful we did this tour.
