Rome: Appian Way Catacombs Guided Tour with Golf Cart Shuttle

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2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Matthew_N ·

Apr 2026

Great early morning tour at 9 am with Cristina. Beautiful drive to Catacombs on golf cart. The tour guide at catacombs was great as well. We beat the heat and crowds and were first in the catacombs. Would highly recommend

· Corey_O ·

May 2026

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.

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Overview

Escape the city’s hustle and enjoy Rome’s ancient roads and archaeological parks on this small-group golf cart tour. Travel back to the 3rd century AD and uncover early Christian burial sites, sacred tombs, and the hidden histories of the Appian Way Catacombs. An official guide leads you through these ancient catacombs, revealing fascinating stories of early Christianity along the UNESCO-listed Appian Way.

Visit Rome’s first Christian catacombs on Via Appia Antica
Enjoy a comfortable electric golf cart ride from Rome
Discover ancient burial places and early Christian history
Pass by Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla en route

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Golf Cart Transfer from/to our office (Via Marco Aurelio, 19)
Driver English-speaking
Skip the line ticket for St. Callixtus Catacombs (except on Wednesdays)
Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs ( English, French, Spanish, and German)

Guided tour during the transfer not included (the driver does not provide historical explanation)
Drink and food
Hotel pick up and drop off
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Marco Aurelio, 19, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Our office is located 10 minutes walk from the Colosseum metro station. Please show up 15 minutes prior to the arranged time and wait in front of the office our gold golf cart to pick you up.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Circo Massimo

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Terme di Caracalla

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Catacombe di San Callisto

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Catherine_F

Wonderful experience from start to finish. Christina was very welcoming. Giovanni had a wealth of knowledge and pointed out lesser known places of great significance and interest. Very efficient tour and value for money. Would recommend to all.

Reviews

5.0

based on 33 reviews

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A very underrated experience

Gregory_W, May 2026

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

Response from Host, May 2026

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

Best thing we did in Rome

Corey_O, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

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

Teenage Family Trip of Catacombs & Appian Way

Bernie_H, May 2026

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.

Response from Host, May 2026

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

Fantastic tour!

Alyssa_C, May 2026

Cristina was wonderful! She was fantastic with our kids, and gave us lots of information as we drove to the catacombs about the parts of the city we drove past (Baths of Caracalla, Circus Maximus, etc). The catacombs were absolutely unreal - hard to believe there were over 500,000 people buried at one point! Highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that Cristina made the experience so enjoyable for both you and your children. Creating a fun, engaging, and informative atmosphere for families is something we truly value, and we are happy that her passion and knowledge helped bring the city’s history to life during the tour. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed discovering iconic sites such as the Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus along the way, and that the Catacombs left such a strong impression on you. They are indeed one of the most unique and fascinating places in Rome. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another unforgettable experience in the future! A&R

Catacombs golf cart tour

Zachary_g, May 2026

In a city such as rome its great to walk around and see the sites, I would have never thought about a golf cart tour. The tour allowed me to see sites in rome and not walk too much. The tour was on time and had a good amount of history and detail Cristina really did a great job managing this event. The catacombs was a great experience too an amazing experience overall.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that the golf cart tour allowed you to comfortably experience the beauty of Rome while still enjoying its incredible history and atmosphere. Exploring the city without too much walking can truly make the experience even more enjoyable. We are especially happy to know that Cristina helped make your tour memorable with her organization and attention to detail. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. It’s also great to hear that you enjoyed the Catacombs experience as part of the tour. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future for another amazing experience! A&R

Great early morning tour

Matthew_N, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review 😊 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the early morning tour with Cristina and that the golf cart ride to the Catacombs made the experience even more special. It’s great to know you were able to avoid the heat and crowds and fully enjoy the visit. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!

Loved it

Casey_C, Apr 2026

Excellent guide was awesome!! Very enthused to share knowledge about Rome and all of its history. She was great!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and that your guide’s enthusiasm and knowledge about Rome’s history made the tour so enjoyable. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!

Experiencing the Apian way and catacombs - in a golf cart!

Monica_H, Jan 2026

For our final day in Rome, we did this golf cart tour along the ancient Appian way passing by the Baths of Caracalla, part of the aqueducts, Church of Domine Quo Vadis, and the Catacombs of St. Callixtus. Our guide, Cristina, was fantastic! Riding in the golf cart was a great way to experience the Appian Way, and we could smell the oleander trees that lined the road to the catacombs. After the tour, Cristina dropped us off back to our hotel for not extra charge.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re really happy to hear that your final day in Rome was made special by the golf cart tour along the Appian Way. From the Baths of Caracalla to the aqueducts, Domine Quo Vadis, and the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, it’s truly a magical route and we love that you even remember the scent of the oleander trees along the way. Cristina will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We’re glad you appreciated her care, knowledge, and the extra courtesy of dropping you back at your hotel. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again in Rome! Ancient and Recent

11/10 experience

Catherine_F, Nov 2025

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Christina made you feel welcome and that Giovanni’s knowledge added so much value to your experience. It’s great to know you enjoyed the insights into lesser-known but significant places — that’s exactly what we aim to offer. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad you found the tour efficient and worth the value. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Ancient and Recent

Very interesting and...

Cynthia_D, Oct 2025

Very interesting and educational. Christina our driver was excellent and very friendly. Enjoyed very much.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found the experience both interesting and educational. Christina will be thrilled to know you enjoyed the tour and appreciated her friendly approach she’s a valued member of our team. We hope to see you again on another tour soon! Best regards, AncientandRecent

Amazing Tour

Dawn_W, Oct 2025

Christina was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the history and surrounding area while taking us to the tour. Our tour guide at the crypts did an amazing job. I would highly suggest this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had such a positive experience with Christina she truly is passionate about sharing the rich history of the area. We’re also glad to know that the guide at the crypts made a great impression. It means a lot to us that you would highly recommend the tour, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Ancient and Recent

New Approach Golf Cart Catacombs

SusanM_B, Jul 2025

Christina’s tour lived up to our expectations! She treated us to her knowledge of Rome and the Christian Religion which pertained to the sights we passed by. The catacombs were very interesting and I would highly recommend this tour to a part of Rome I have never seen! Thank you Christina

Very interesting, educational and friendly.

Lisa_S, Jul 2025

Christina was very knowledgeable, very warm and friendly and professional. She knows a lot about Rome and we had an extremely interesting and fun Tours. The golf cart was wonderful. It saved us some time and walking. I highly recommend this. It was our best tour. We love the Eion way and the catacombs and especially Christina’s interesting stories.

Cristina was a lovely and...

Alyssa_C, Jul 2025

Cristina was a lovely and informative tour guide. The catacombs were very interesting and a cool break from the hot day. The golf cart ride to and from was enjoyable too.

So wonderful! It was educational as well as fun. We loved our guide Christina who was full of enthusiasm and happiness!

cheri_d, Jun 2025

It was chilly in the catacombs so bring a light sweater or just buy a sweatshirt at the gift shop!!!

A fantastic experience!

Linda_A, Jun 2025

A fantastic tour with the most engaging host you can possibly find in Cristina Antal - highly recimmended! /Patrik Algotsson, Sweden

Highly recommend this tour

Renee_M, Mar 2025

We did a golf cart tour on our last day in Rome and it was the best decision we could have made. We did a lot of walking this week and were getting tired, this was such a nice way to finish the week. Our tour guide Cristena was excellent, her English was great, she had a smile on her face for the entire tour, was filled with information and at the end, recommended a great restaurant to us.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

I'm so glad to hear that you had a great experience on the golf cart tour! It’s always wonderful to find a relaxing way to finish off a busy week of exploring, especially with such a knowledgeable and friendly guide like Cristina. Her recommendations must have been the perfect way to top off your day! If you ever plan another visit to Rome or any other destination, feel free to reach out for more suggestions or tours. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Loved this tour!

Michelle_O, Dec 2024

We loved our golf cart driver, Cristina. She was super fun, friendly and knowledgeable. Our catacombs guide was great too. The catacombs were so fascinating! Loved this tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Cristina and enjoyed the catacombs tour. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our team!

Fun and Comfort trough Rome

Emily_W, Oct 2024

Wonderful and refreshing, with our super friendly guide!! Perfect for us to visit something different of Rome’s beauties, easy sightseeing without too much effort!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and found it both wonderful and refreshing. Our guides always strive to create a friendly atmosphere, and it’s great to know that you appreciated their efforts. If you’re looking to explore more of Rome’s hidden gems in the future, we’d love to assist you again! Safe travels!

I've had the time of my life!

Ale_G, Oct 2024

We enjoyed the whole activity! An panoramic golf cart in perfect sunny weather, out into the peaceful and green parklands out the city walls, was just a perfect way to escape from the city noise for a while. Cristina was so passionate just to ensure we had a wonderful experience. The Catacombs tour was excellent as well. We learned a lot about Roman history. We would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Dear Customer, You are absolutely right—our Cristina is fantastic! Thank you so much for your kind review! We hope to welcome you back soon for more experiences with us, like our amazing virtual reality tour of the Colosseum. We can’t wait to see you again! Warm regards,

A must in Rome!

Petre_C, Oct 2024

Cristina was an excellent driver! She shared very interesting details about Roman history to us. She was very attentive throughout the trip. Our guide for the catacomb part of the tour was also excellent! I highly recommend this experience!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Cristina was amazing

Joanne_C, Sep 2024

Cristina who drove the golf buggy to the catacombs was a lovely lady, extremely knowledgeable and so bright and bubbly. We were lucky enough to be the only people on the tour and were provided with so much information on the way to the catacombs. The catacombs themselves were very interesting.

MUST IN ROME

giorgio_m, Oct 2024

Esperienza bellissima per quello che ora considero assolutamente un must in Roma! Davvero provare per credere!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Grazie mille per la tua recensione! Siamo felici che tu abbia vissuto un'esperienza così bella a Roma. È sempre un piacere sapere che i nostri servizi sono considerati un must! Se hai altre domande o desideri esplorare ulteriormente la città, non esitare a contattarci. Ti aspettiamo per il tuo prossimo viaggio!