Catacumbas y Vía Apia
Descripción
En este recorrido de medio día por las catacumbas fuera de Roma, visitará las catacumbas de San Calixto y aprenderá por qué el entierro de esta manera se convirtió en una necesidad. Recorrerás una parte de la Via Appia Antica, la llamada "Vía Apia", una de las carreteras más antiguas e importantes de la Antigua Roma utilizada para expediciones militares y a lo largo de la cual miles de esclavos fueron crucificados durante la revuelta de Espartaco. También verá el Circo de Majencio y uno de los acueductos de Roma, vital para proporcionar suficiente agua para la capital de un imperio, y conocerá su complicada estructura y construcción.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Descubre los misterios de las desconocidas catacumbas de San Calisto, también conocidas como el cementerio de Calixto. Este recorrido a pie por Roma lo lleva por los intrigantes terrenos que contienen las tumbas de varios papas diferentes de los siglos II al IV. Adéntrate en el subsuelo y aprende los secretos detrás de este cementerio críptico y por qué estas catacumbas son uno de los lugares de peregrinación más importantes de Italia. Su guía revelará las leyendas, los rituales de entierro y el proceso durante este período de tiempo mientras deambula entre estas tumbas antiguas y misteriosas.
Segundo en tamaño al Circo Máximo más famoso, Majencio en el Circo mejor conservado de Roma. Construido entre 306 y 312, el Circo de Majencio descansa entre la basílica y las catacumbas de San Sebastián y la tumba de Cecilia Metella.
El recorrido continúa con una visita externa al Mausoleo de Cecilia (Cecilia) Metella, construido en el siglo I a.C. para honrar a la hija de Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus (un miembro destacado de la nobleza romana).
La Vía Apia (terminada en 312 a. C.) fue uno de los primeros y más largos caminos de la Antigua Roma. También fue el más significativo, tanto simbólica como estratégicamente. Simbólicamente en el sentido de que todos los caminos realmente conducían a Roma (como ese famoso dicho) muy probablemente y tal vez incluso literalmente en este punto. Y estratégicamente porque la Vía Apia era la ruta principal para todos los suministros y el ejército, conectando Roma con Brindisi en el sureste de Italia.
Admire el magnífico Acueducto Claudio, considerado uno de los 4 acueductos más importantes de Roma. Erigido en el 52 d.C., este acueducto se extendía por más de 40 millas de largo, la mayor parte del cual era subterráneo. En el siglo III d.C., Roma tenía un total de 11 acueductos desde que comenzó la construcción original. Sin embargo, lo que queda es una visión impresionante de una de las hazañas de ingeniería más increíbles de su tiempo. Los antiguos acueductos siguen siendo impresionantes para los estándares actuales. Este recorrido turístico es la opción perfecta para ver algunos de los mejores lugares secretos de Roma.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
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Información importante
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- No recomendado para personas claustrofóbicas.
Opiniones(17)
This was a nice trip in a not so busy space. Our guide was gracious and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the catacombs but wished we could have snapped a few pictures as it will be difficult to explain them to family back home.
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the quieter atmosphere of the tour and that our guide made the experience even more enjoyable. The catacombs are certainly a unique place to visit! We hope the memories of them stay with you, even without the photos to show your family. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again!
Our tour guide did a great job! Van driver was safe and polite. But the van was disappointing because the windows had design that obstructed our vision. We couldn’t see out of the van windows while our guide was pointing things out. The windows have a design over them, making it impossible to see the sights and impossible to take pictures. Please correct this for future visitors.
Wonderful tour with Catrina. We had a wonderful experience and learned a lot about the history and people of Rome. The tour of the catacombs is very informative, but the highlight for our group was the Appian way and aqueducts.
Wow! This tour was so unexpectedly good! We ended up being the only family on this tour. So, we had our tour guide and driver to ourselves for the day. They were the most lovely people! We traveled with them in a very comfortable van. Our guide gave us information about sites in the city of Rome along the way as we drove towards our various destinations. At the Catacombs, we had a group tour. Afterwards, our guide met us and took us to the sites along the Apian way and the Aqueduct, giving us information and taking pictures in key places for our family.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on the Catacombs and Appian Way Tour. It’s fantastic that you had a private experience—it sounds like a perfect day! We're especially glad to know that your guide and driver made you feel comfortable and enriched your journey with their insights and kindness. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you and your family back for another adventure in the future!
Warning. The Tours and Tours operator for this tour contacted me the day before to say they were going to cancel my tour since my husband and I were the only registered customers. I should have known not to book with a company with only 15 reviews. Normally I select one with at least 500 reviews. Then they informed me to wait because they might have a solution to problem. I had to contact them to inquire if problem fixed. The problem was not fixed. My tour was cancelled but they offered a completely different tour instead. My advice is to register w/ a company with more reviews to ensure your plans aren't cancelled last minute. Lesson learned!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the last-minute cancellation of your original tour. We understand how frustrating it is when plans change unexpectedly, especially after you’ve made your booking. As a smaller operator, sometimes low bookings can lead to necessary adjustments, but we recognize the importance of clear communication and timely updates. Your feedback highlights areas where we need to improve, particularly in proactive communication and offering alternative solutions. We appreciate your advice and hope that, despite this experience, you might consider giving us another chance in the future. We’re committed to growing and improving our services to provide a more reliable and enjoyable experience for all our guests.
The tour guide and the catacombs tour guide were excellent Don Sam at the site. The van we were in was mechanically excellent but the mesh over the windows made it impossible to see outside. THIS VAN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR TOURS. We could not see what the guide was pointing out.
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting Don Sam’s excellent guiding. We’re glad the van was mechanically sound, but we sincerely apologize that the mesh over the windows affected your ability to enjoy the sights. Your comment is very helpful, and we will review our vehicle options to ensure a better viewing experience for future guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to provide you with an improved tour next time.
This was a great way to see some of the ancient ruins and countryside outside of Rome! The catacombs were good but the highlights of the tour were the Appian Way and the Claudian Aqueduct. I saw many other tour operators for the Catacombs but this is the only one that I found which combined these three activities. I was nervous about booking because there were so few reviews but this tour exceeded my expectations! The Catacombs were crowded with other tour groups but not the Appian Way nor the aqueduct. Overall, this was an excellent experience and allowed me to visit some interesting sights that I would have otherwise missed.
Cathia was a great tour guide! We especially loved to see the original Appian way and the Aqueducs. The catacombs were also interesting.
This tour was great, and Catia was an awesome guide! The meeting location was clearly defined and easy to locate. We really enjoyed the catacombs and getting out of the busy city to see the Appian Way. We had quite a large group, and Catia had assistants to help her keep everyone together. The only part that was not perfect was that there were too many people for one vehicle so we were divided into two vehicles. Catia was in the other vehicle. She continued to provide information during the ride from place to place, but the sound quality was not good in the vehicle she was not riding in. Consequently, we missed some information. The reason I chose this tour was that it included a visit to the aquaducts. I'm so glad we got to see that - I don't think most other tours go in that far. That was a really beautiful area. I'm also glad we did not choose an Ebike tour. We saw many bikers, and it looked absolutely frightening to me. I would only do that if you're a skilled biker. There are many, many tourists to maneuver around, uneven cobblestone streets, and crazy drivers. I would highly recommend this tour.
Just amazing experience. The guide was great and I loved walking the Appian Way. It was a great tour. The catacombs are sobering. The separate group for the catacombs was a bit too big.
