Jubilee 2025 Classical Rome private tour: Appian Way & Catacombs

Rome, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Travelers visiting the Appian Way and Roman catacombs independently miss learning about the road's rich history, how ancient water systems nearby have endured through the centuries, and the religious significance of the catacombs themselves. Follow a guide who explains all this while exploring the Appian Way, the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, and ancient aqueducts in about three hours.

A guided tour of the Appian Way and Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Visit with a guide: Don’t miss out on the history of the ruins and catacombs
Admission to the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus is included
Round-trip transport from Rome hotels with onboard Wi-Fi

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Entry to the catacombs
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Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Itinerary

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) (Pass By)

Catacombe di San Callisto

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.3

based on 9 reviews

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Tour falls short of description.

George_S, Aug 2023

The only memorable part of the tour was the Catacombs. The driver did not speak English. We were supposed to walk on the Appian Way and see the Roman Aquaducts. He took us to a small section of the Appian Way that was in town. He then wanted to take us to a church. When we told him that we wanted to go see the Aquaducts, he drove down the Appian Way that we were to walk on. When we got to the Aquaducts he would not stop to for us to take any pictures. I believe that we were not supposed to be driving down the Appian Way. Overall, we were disappointed with the tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like the tour didn't meet your expectations or match the description provided. Your feedback about the lack of English-speaking guidance and the deviation from the planned itinerary, especially regarding the Appian Way and Aqueducts, is noted. We apologize for the disappointment and will review our tour operations to ensure a more accurate and fulfilling experience for future guests. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services.

Latin student’s dream come true.

Sharon_B, Jul 2023

Since studying Latin in high school (50 years ago), I have always wanted to see the Coliseum, the Pantheon, the Appian Way, and the catacombs. I was able to see it all. Our driver was very nice, very patient. And adjusted our trip in a moment’s notice.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad we could help make your dream of seeing the Coliseum, Pantheon, Appian Way, and the catacombs come true. It’s truly special when guests can connect their personal history with such iconic sites. We’re also thrilled that our driver made your experience even more enjoyable with flexibility and patience. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!

Good tour, with very nice guide, but I thought we were also going to acqueducts

Tamara_P, Jun 2023

When I originally booked this tour, it was largely because I wanted to take my husband to see/drive by the Roman acqueducts...because at that time the tour title and description included that in it. But at some point that was removed, and I didn't realize it until we were on the tour and I asked the guide about it and he was surprised and said we weren't going to the acqueducts. We did really enjoy our tour guide, and I loved walking on the Appian Way and seeing the catacombs. The guide/driver was friendly and knowledgeable. It was en enjoyable tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time on the Appian Way and visiting the catacombs, and that your guide provided a friendly and knowledgeable experience. We apologize for the confusion regarding the aqueducts. It seems there was a change in the tour description that we should have communicated more clearly, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We’ll make sure to clarify the details for future guests. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable experience in Rome!

The things we did get to visit were amazing, but...

Sarah_S, Apr 2023

First things first, Mauro is an *excellent* and extremely knowledgeable guide, and we would take a tour with him again anytime. The pick-up at our B&B was extremely convenient, the vehicle very comfortable, and he was a few minutes early--AND called to let me know exactly where he was parked, so that we could find him with zero trouble. The down side of it all is that we did not visit the aqueducts or San Paolo fuori le Muri, which was a special request (that I'd confirmed from the company) for my Dad's first trip to Rome. Additionally, our tour was not even three full hours, and this seems like a rather steep price for such a short tour. On the one hand, obviously we could (and probably should) have reminded Mauro that the aqueducts and San Paolo were on the itinerary, but we were caught up in the moment and with our plans afterwards, so this is partially on us, but the full experience would have been appreciated.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for the appreciation of the professionalism of our staff and we are sorry if your extra request hasn't been satisfied. We always do all our best to satisfy our guests and we hape to meet you again in Rome

Wonderful

Rachel_J, Nov 2022

Amazing time. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable in guiding us around Rome. He was friendly, and helpful and took the time to answer all our questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide!!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you for rating us !

Such a great Trip!!! We...

Casey_C, Nov 2021

Such a great Trip!!! We learned a lot and were able to see so much. The Catacombs are fantastic and our tour was wonderful!

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you for taking the time for this feedback, it is very important to us. We will be happy to meet you again

Catacombs of San Sebastiano

Madelen_H, Apr 2020

Great guide, he really loved his job, so passionate about it and really wanted us to have a great experience which we had. We also had booked an excursion with another company, but they cancelled due to not enough ppl booked. We then booked this in the morning and he picked us up for this excursion after 4 hours! Really good! Would absolutely recommend this! He also asked if we wanted transfer to the airport when it was time for us to go home. He was on time and everything was totally perfect. If I remember correctly his name was Emanuelle. Best guide!

Response from Host, Apr 2020

Thank you for your kind review, we are very happy to know that you appreciated our services. Best regards

Intriguing Rome

Orchestraflorida, Oct 2019

We had a fabulous tour of the catacombs and the Appian Way by our guide Mika. His knowledge of the history of Rome was amazing, so his tour was incredible. We have been to Rome many times, but this tour was one of the most informative we have ever had. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more of the history of the city.