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(1,345)
This was such a unique tour, Taking you to places you might not realize you need to see! Our guide Paris was amazing! A definite must do
Our guide, Flavia, was fantastic. A clear, entertaining speaker with depth of insight and a unique perspective that brought the sites we were visiting, as well as the whole of Rome, into vivid and colorful perspective. The intense heat was challenging but her energy never flagged, even as she tried to keep us in shady places whenever possible. The air conditioned bus and the naturally cool catacombs also helped. We booked the trip with a primary interest in the aqueducts, but I can’t say which part of the tour was most fascinating—it was all utterly engaging
I had a great time, Julia was lovely and made a great guide. She knows a lot about the history of the area and was able to answer all of our questions. I loved the catacombs, walking (a small part of!) the Appian Way, and the aqueducts. We were able to avoid a lot of the Roman heat and still have a wonderful time. However, I will agree with another reviewer that this listing needs to be updated as the photos are not accurate. We weren't allowed to take photos in the catacombs and some of the photos on this listing were definitely not of places on the tour. It's still a really nice way to go off the beaten path a little bit and the air-conditioned van was a plus.
This was a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. I loved seeing the Aqueducts and the Appian way. The catacombs was very cool. So many stories and so much history.
Our tour of the catacombs, aqueduct and Apian Way was an amazing experience. Chiara was so informative and knowledgeable. She shared interesting anecdotes that were not only informative, but also entertaining. Chiara really made the tour special and one we will always remember.
We were lucky to have a small group for the tour and we had a great time with our guide Giulia. It was nice to get out of the city for the afternoon! The aqueducts were in a beautiful park and the catacombs were a cool escape.
It was really interesting and informative!! Giulia was very sweet and has a good sense of humor. She was fantastic!!
We had a great time on this trip. The van arrived on time (earlier than some of the late clients!) and was well air-conditioned on a 38 degree day. It was clean and comfortable. Our guide welcomed us personally and her helper found us earpieces, going out of their way as we wear hearing aids. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic even in the heat. She took us to some fantastic places and answered all our questions. Even in the rainstorm she was keen! Loved this trip and glad we got to see the parts of Rome that are swamped by people and buildings. The aqueducts were my favourite!
Interesting, informative and good for history buffs who want something different to add on to the classic tours in Rome
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.
