Catacombs and Appian way Tour

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Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

This tour easily covers the best of the Appian Way in just a few hours of sightseeing. Visit the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, which once contained the tombs of several popes, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Claudian Aqueduct, known as one of the four great aqueducts of Rome. This tour also visits the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, a rarity on Appian Way itineraries.

Check off the Appian Way and the Catacombs without having to book separate tours
Learn more than you would on your own with a guide leading the way
See the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, often skipped on similar tours
Round-trip transportation from central Rome keeps things easy

What's Included

Transportation
Licensed guide
Headsets to hear the guide well

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Cavour, 224, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Look for our staff in front of the bus stop. Please be there 25 minutes before the schedule time

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:45 am

Itinerary

Catacombe di San Callisto

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Circus of Maxentius (Pass By)

Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) (Pass By)

Acquedotto Claudio

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for claustrophobic people
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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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Reviews

4.3

based on 16 reviews

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Day trip in ancient Rome

Allison_S, May 2025

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.

Response from Host, May 2025

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!

Lesson Learned

Jackie_H, Apr 2025

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!

Response from Host, May 2025

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.

Appian Way

France_R, May 2024

Cathia was a great tour guide! We especially loved to see the original Appian way and the Aqueducs. The catacombs were also interesting.

Loved the catacombs and the aquaducts!

Martene_M, May 2024

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.

Great experience

Sheridan_W, May 2024

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.

The guide was terrific....

Daniel_L, Aug 2023

The guide was terrific. It was wonderful to stand on the cobblestones where the apostle Paul had walked through.

Small group tour - and not rushed!

Wendy_B, Jul 2023

Wonderful experience. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly and the small group was perfect, ours was a total of 5. The catacombs are very interesting to see, note photos and videos are forbidden. The Appian Way and viaduct were both excellent, I’m so glad I booked this tour!

Lots to take in above and below ground

Garry_H, Jul 2022

Meeting was as described, a regular place for many tours. Our Guide Giuseppe was very knowledgeable and happy to take questions. The trip to the via appia and aquaducts was a nice break from the norm. I cannot remember the name of the guide in the catacombs but he was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject. We did this tour 5 years ago and wanted to take our kids (in their 20's)/partners on it this time as it was just amazing. A great tour close to Rome , a three in one that still gives you the rest of the day.

Satisfaits

LucieJacinthe_P, Oct 2024

Très satisfaits de ce voyage! Nous avons reçu plus que nous attendions. La guide était très bonne. Bon voyage.

Zeer boeiend bezoek aan Aquaductenpark en de Catacomben . Het bezoek aan Via Appia Antica was ondermaats.

Willem_G, Oct 2023

De gids kwam ongeveer een kwartier te laat. Ze begon pas info te geven nadat er vragen uit de groep kwamen ! Het bezoek aan de Catacomben was zeer boeiend met goede uitleg van de plaatselijke gids. Het bezoek aan het Aquaductenpark voldeed aan de verwachtingen. Wat betreft de Via Appia zelf kregen we veel te weinig spontane info van onze gids. In de info van deze excursie stond aangekondigd dat alleen in deze de Tombe van Caecillia Metella is opgenomen, wat voor mij een reden was om bij u te boeken. De ontgoocheling was groot toen bleek dat er enkel een korte stop met een blik op de buitenkant was opgenomen. Zo was het niet overgekomen bij de boeking en dus en grote teleurstelling !

Unverschämte Abzocke

Claudia_D, Sep 2020

Die Tour hat nicht stattgefunden, wurde per Mail abgesagt. Die genannten Telefonnummern brachten lediglich eine Bandansage in italienisch. Das geld ist abgebucht. Nie wieder !!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2020

Dear Sir/Madam, We apologize for the inconvenience caused. We have tried contacting you several times. We got no answer form you. In this difficult period of time unfortunately we had to reschedule some tours since we did not reach the minimum participants to run the tour. We have already refunded the amount which you have paid. Please contact us if you need further information. Thanks for leaving a review.