Undiscovered Rome - Sightseeing Tour of the Catacombs, Appian Way, and the Roman Countryside
Explore some of the rarest places to visit in Rome - the Catacombs and Roman countryside. This combination bus and walking tour takes you beyond the city walls and back in time to Ancient Rome.
This Rome sightseeing tour begins with a comfortable bus ride to the Roman countryside. Starting with the famous Catacombs of San Callisto and continuing on to Circus of Maxentius with an external visit to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. This beautiful day trip in Rome ends with a visit to the incredible Appian Way and Claudian Aqueduct. Truly unique destinations and a must-see on your Rome itinerary.
itinerary
- The sightseeing tour begins with a comfortable bus ride to the Roman countryside. Here you will discover the beauty that lies outside of Rome, starting with the infamous Catacombs of San Callisto- among the largest and most important in Italy. This underground cemetery and the burial site of 500,000 Christians and dozens of martyrs and popes is divided into two areas – the crypt of St. Cecilia and the Crypt of the Popes.
- We continue by bus through the Roman countryside to the next destination – Circus of Maxentius. Although not as renown as Circus Maximus, this well-preserved structure can be found in the lush Caffarella Park.
- Next stop on this undiscovered Rome itinerary is an external visit to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. Located at the top of a hill along Via Appia, this monumental tomb was built to honor the Roman noblewoman during the 1st century B.C.
- We continue with a walk through one of the oldest and most significant streets in the world - the Appian Way. Referred to by Romans as the “Queen of Roads”, Via Appia connected Rome to Brindisi in Southern Italy, serving as the main trade route with Greece and the East. Which is why the Appian Way of 300 B.C. is considered one of the greatest engineering works of Ancient Rome civilization.
- The last stop on this unique Rome tour is the Claudian Aqueduct. Built in 38 A.D. and completed only 14 years later, it existed as a main water source for Rome, an engineering marvel with arches stretching nearly 70 kilometers. Now part of the Aqueduct Park, Acqua Claudia is regarded as one of the four great aqueducts of Rome.
what's included
- Admission Fees to the Catacombs of San Callisto
- Expert tour guide
- Bus transfer
- Headset
what's not included
- Visit inside the Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella
- Pick up and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
meeting point
Your meeting point is at Via Cavour building 224 near the bus stop (take Metro Line B to the CAVOUR stop). Please arrive 25 minutes before the start of your tour to check-in with a member of our staff.
ending point
Same location as the meeting point - Via Cavour 224 at the bus stop.dress code
Dress comfortably and wear comfortable walking shoes. And keep in mind it can be cool underground the catacombs.
accessibility
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.) please contact us in advance.
Private tours are available to meet these and other special needs on request and in advance. cancellation policy
24 hours before