Rome: Appian Way Catacombs Guided Tour with Golf Cart Shuttle
Description
Hop aboard a comfortable electric golf cart for an impressive underground tour of the Appian Way Catacombs. This journey takes you back to the 3rd century AD, exploring Rome's intriguing history, away from the city's chaos and traffic. Our driver will transport you safely to one of Rome's most hidden and curious destinations: the first Christian catacombs, a place of burial and worship for early Christians. An official guide will introduce you to the history of this ancient site during a 40-minute visit. You'll be amazed and fascinated by the mysteries of these extensive labyrinths of tombs, sepulchers, and sacred places, uncovering a lesser-known side of Rome's history. The golf cart shuttle departs from our office near the Colosseum, heading towards the Via Appia Antica, the queen of ancient Roman roads, within one of the world's most beautiful and extensive archaeological parks.
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Itinerary
Admire from outside the impressive amphiteatre, the stage of the gladiatorial fights in the ancient Roman times.
Passing along our way, we will see from far on our right side the valley of Circus Maximus, once the stadium of the chariot races and the heart of social life of ancient Rome!
Heading to Appian Way we will admire from the board of our cart the Baths of Caracalla were likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217, during the reigns of emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla.
Join an outstanding guided tour of the very first and most important Roman's Catacombs along the quiet Appian Way, outside the noisy center of Rome, on the comfortable board of an elegant golf cart.
Called the Queen of the Roman Ancient Roads, builT in 312 B.C, Unesco Heritage from 2024.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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(39)
Excellent experience at the Catacombs with Cristina. She was an absolutely excellent guide. She loves what she does and it shows!
Great time! Golf carts were wonderful!
Our tour driver, Cristina was very friendly. She did a great job in answering our questions and narrating the drive to the catacombs.
The golf cart segment was top notch. Cristina was charming, knowledgeable and full of spirit and e energy. She was so good at looking out for us all. The catecombs guide was interesting but at times hard to understand. The group was possibly a little too big. The experience was excellent in terms of what we were viditing
Christina was absolutely amazing. She explained a lot on the way there and the golf cart was a very cool way to travel especially with kids. Christina kept the kids very engaged, she is super friendly and absolutely lovely.The catacombs are very interesting and it was a nice cool down before a very hot day in Rome. Definitely recommend this tour!
Traveling by golf cart was a great way to visit a few sites in Rome and visit the Catacombs. We had trouble finding the meet-up location and arrived a little late, however Christina was very understanding and was determined to show us around and get us to the Catacombs on time. We throughly enjoyed the ride and seeing the beautiful Appian Way. Thanks Christina for a great start of our Italian vacation.
Very nice tour, Christina was a great host and the guide for the tour of the Catacombs was very knowledgeable.
The catacombs are a historical landmark. The section on the tour has had all of the bones removed. The drive down the Appian Way was as interesting as the catacombs
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you appreciated the drive along the Appian Way, as it is indeed one of the most scenic and historically rich routes in Rome. Regarding the Catacombs, it is important to clarify that these are ancient Christian burial sites that are preserved and protected as historical monuments. In many sections, remains are no longer visible due to conservation, preservation efforts, and respect for the site’s religious and cultural significance, which is why the experience focuses on the historical context and underground architecture rather than exposed remains. We appreciate you taking the time to share your impressions and are happy you found both parts of the tour interesting. Thank you again for your visit. A&R
The ride up the Appian Way to the catacombs was lovely! Cristina took great care of us. We now understand why the tour is so highly rated. It was our favorite activity of our time in Rome. A memorable experience.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the ride along the Appian Way and that Cristina took such good care of you throughout the experience. The Appian Way is indeed one of the most beautiful and historic routes in Rome, and we are glad it left such a strong impression on you. It means a lot to know that this tour became your favorite activity during your time in Rome and that it created such a memorable experience for you. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for more unforgettable moments in the city! A&R
Cristina was passionate and very experienced on our golf cart tour of the Appian Way and Catacombs. She was very knowledgeable and we learned so much. It was a great way to entertain two teenage boys in the family and the golf cart made it fun too. Would highly recommend this if you are interested in seeing the Catacombs & Appian Way.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that Cristina’s passion and experience made your Appian Way and Catacombs tour so memorable. Sharing the history and atmosphere of these incredible places in an engaging and enjoyable way is exactly what we strive for. It’s especially wonderful to know that the experience was fun and entertaining for the whole family, including your two teenage boys. The golf cart tour is indeed a great way to explore the area comfortably while discovering some of Rome’s most fascinating hidden history. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Roman adventure in the future! A&R
