4 Hour Private Rome Catacombs and off the Beaten Track Experience
Description
Skip the lines to get into the Catacombs. Your driver guide will be a knowledgeable and experienced professional who is fluent in English and passionate about Roman history and culture. They will provide you with interesting commentary, anecdotes and insights throughout the tour, and this will make your tour one of a kind.
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Itinerary
• Stop 1: Catacomb of Rome (1 hour) o Explore the ancient underground tunnels used as burial sites for early Christians and martyrs. Learn about the history and significance of the catacombs from your knowledgeable guide. See fascinating frescoes and artifacts that date back centuries.
• Stop 2: Saint Paul Outside the Walls Visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four major basilicas of Rome. Admire the beautiful mosaics and architecture of the basilica. Learn about the life of Saint Paul and his importance to Christianity.
• Stop 3: Pyramid of Cestius See the unusual Pyramid of Cestius, an ancient Roman tomb that resembles an Egyptian pyramid. Learn about the history and purpose of the pyramid. Take in the views of the surrounding area from the top of the pyramid (optional).
• Stop 4: Garden of Oranges Relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Rome from the Garden of Oranges. Take a stroll through the gardens and admire the orange trees and flowers. Learn about the history of the gardens and their connection to the Dominican Order.
• Stop 5: Janiculum (45 minutes) Visit the Janiculum, one of the highest hills in Rome, for panoramic views of the city. See the equestrian statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a famous Italian general. Learn about the history of the Janiculum and its role in Roman history. Stop 6: Fontana dell'Acqua Paola (30 minutes) Admire the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, a beautiful Baroque fountain with impressive water displays. Learn about the history of the fountain and its importance to the city of Rome. Take in the views of the city from the top of the Janiculum hill. End: Your hotel in Rome
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We had Claudia in a guided tour at the Pantheon she was a great commutator and shared insightful information of its history. This was on July 19 On 20th Alan picked us up from our hotel and he took us to the catacombs. However not only was he on time he is amazing knowledgeable about not only Italy but global current and historical information. His English was excellent and we enjoyed his sense of humor. We loved visiting areas that was not over crowded and off the beaten track🙌 We were grateful for a great last day in Rome with Alan👌🏼
There is a lot of driving for this tour, passing by some sights and the guide does not guide the tour at the sites. We learned a lot about the history of Rome but St.Paul basilica outside the city walls was self guided. He did share specific info to look for while in the basilica which was valuable. He was very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions.
A lot of fun, driver was interesting to talk to, showed us a few places that were a bit off the radar. We started with the Catacombs, which are of course pretty interesting in their own right, if only for the fact that they were lost and rediscovered. Then we were taken to several different churches and several different viewpoints. I enjoyed it a lot.
Five star experience. This is truly a tour of the hidden gems of Rome. Alan was our tour guide and very knowledgeable not just about the locations he took us to visit, but others in the city we had seen. We took his business card for our next visit!
