Appian Way and Catacombs Private Golf Cart Tour in Rome
Description
Experience a unique journey through history with a private Golf Cart Tour that showcases the iconic Appian Way, the Catacombs, and Rome’s ancient city walls. Start your adventure with hassle-free pickup from your chosen location in Rome, ensuring a seamless and comfortable start to your day.
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Itinerary
Your experience begins as you glide past some of Rome’s most famous sights, including the Theatre of Marcellus, the Circus Maximus, and the Baths of Caracalla. Relax in your golf cart as your expert tour leader shares captivating stories and brief introductions to these iconic landmarks, setting the stage for an unforgettable exploration.
The Baths of Caracalla, a magnificent thermal complex of ancient Rome, stand as a symbol of imperial grandeur and engineering excellence. Built in the 3rd century AD, they embody a perfect blend of art and relaxation, featuring spaces adorned with mosaics, marble, and sculptures.
Your first stop is the Museo delle Mura (Except Mondays), where you’ll enjoy a short guided visit to discover Rome’s ancient defensive walls. From atop the well-preserved Aurelian Walls, take in breathtaking panoramic views and learn about their vital role in protecting the Eternal City throughout history.
Next, uncover the roots of Christianity on a 40-minute guided tour of the Catacombs of Rome. Descend into a labyrinth of underground tunnels, exploring early Christian burial sites and uncovering their profound historical and spiritual significance. The catacomb included in the itinerary may vary depending on potential closures or access restrictions. However, it will be replaced with another catacomb to ensure a complete and equally enriching experience. IMPORTANT: If the Domitilla Catacombs are closed, you will visit another catacomb, such as the Callisto Catacombs
Back above ground, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the basolato, the ancient stone road of the Appian Way. Hear your guide recount the remarkable history of this legendary route that connected Rome to distant corners of its empire, offering a glimpse into its vital role in ancient commerce and military strategy.
Pause to marvel at landmarks like the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the Church of San Nicola a Capo di Bove, each steeped in history and surrounded by the enchanting Roman countryside.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup in any Hotel / B&B/ apartments inside the city of Rome (Aurelian walls).
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Catacombs are sacred and maintain a constant temperature of around 15°C (59°F) with high humidity. Please dress accordingly This tour involves some uneven paths, cobblestone streets and ancient Roman basalt paving. Catacombs are not wheelchair accessible and are not recommended for individuals with serious walking problems, claustrophobia, or difficulty climbing stairs. The tour involves descending and ascending approximately 50 irregular steps.
Reviews(44)
This was an interesting and fun experience. Touring the catacombs was very interesting. We also stopped at a beautiful church after. It was so fun riding in the golf cart and our tour guide was excellent.
Awesome experience with the golf cart tour with Francesco as our driver. It was customized where we were able to start in the afternoon straight from the morning tour of the Vatican (also with your Local X), suggest that we see the catacombs of San Sebastiano (since our youngest has that name), and end up back to our apartment. There was 4 of us and the tour was in English for us. Francesco arrived with waters and whisked us away, provided commentary of different things that we saw while being driven, made a few stops also with commentary, and also took a few group photos of us. It was interactive where we had conversations with Francesco and can ask questions. We saw a lot of cool things and places. It was a nice break and very different from the Vatican and a bit of a break from all the walking. Our family and kids (teen boys) enjoyed this excursion. I highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Francesco made the tour comfortable, personal, and enjoyable for the whole family. It’s especially nice to hear that the stop at the Catacombs of San Sebastiano made the experience even more meaningful. We truly appreciate your words :) Grazie
Francesco was extremely knowledgeable. His passion for history made everything more interesting. His part of the tour was awesome. He picked us up at the hotel and dropped us back off when finished. The only negative is that the Catacombs portion of the tour is not private and not with your guide. You are joined with other folks ~15 and the guide is someone from the Catacombs. That portion of the tour took over an hour away from the private tour.
Thank you for your feedback and for your kind words about Francesco. Private guides are not allowed inside the Catacombs. As they are sacred sites, visits are managed directly by the Vatican, and all guests must join the priest of the Catacombs.
Mario was an exceptional tour leader. He picked us up at our hotel, right on time, and gave us a fantastic tour! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He listened to what sites were important to us, gave recommendations along the way, and was very knowledgeable about the history of Rome. English was perfect. Everyone in our group heard him well. We all had an exceptional time. Thank you Mario!
Grazie mille :)
This was a great experience - the tour was fun and informative. Francesco was an awesome guide who truly went the extra mile !He gave us so much info on the tour as well general info about Rome and additional places of interest ! Highly recommended!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Francesco and appreciated his extra care and recommendations!
Great experience. Very personalized. Our guide was the best and very informative. Well worth it and would do it again.
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the personalized tour with your guide!
Our family really liked this golf cart tour. Kristian did a great job explaining the sites that we visited and even sent us a list of his recommended restaurants. We did this on our last afternoon in Rome. We enjoyed riding in a golf cart since we had been walking a lot during the days prior. We were able to go to the catacombs which was a little chilly, quite nice on a hot afternoon.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted your family enjoyed the tour with Kristian, and we're glad the golf cart and the cool catacombs provided a relaxing break after days of exploring Rome on foot
Francesco M. was such a delightful guide, thorough, thoughtful, and excellent English! We could have stayed with him all day. We would book several other tours with him.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed your time with Francesco, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Love this tour! Francesco was a fabulous tour guide. Highly recommend!!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour with Francesco — he’ll be delighted to hear your kind words
Best way to explore Rome, especially if Francesco is your guide. He was so full of fun facts and information, from great restaurants to pointing out and explaining so many points of interest!! Would definitely do this again!
Thank you so much 😊 We’re really happy you enjoyed the tour with Francesco — we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
