Private Catacombs & Appian Way Golf Cart Tour with Ticket

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  • Price from
    €133
  • Duration
    3 h
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Overview

Explore the ancient Appian Way by golf cart, taking in the historic landscapes and sites of Rome's oldest road. This 3-hour tour, led by a local guide, includes a visit to the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano, where you'll delve into early Christian burial practices amidst volcanic rock. Choose between a private or shared experience to suit your group size, with minimal walking involved above ground. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking for a unique way to discover Rome's rich past.

- Tour duration: 3 hours with a local driver-guide

- Includes entry to the Catacombs and bottled water

- Private and shared options available, maximum of 13 guests

- Morning and midday departures; limited availability on catacomb visits

What's included

  • Admission fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Rome
  • Private electric golf cart

What you will do

  • Piazza Mattei

    Departure point in the historic center, home to the 16th-century Turtle Fountain.

    5 min

  • An ancient Roman theatre later converted into a Renaissance palazzo, often mistaken for a small Colosseum.

    5 min

  • Rome's vast ancient chariot-racing stadium, with the Palatine's ruins rising behind it.

    5 min

  • A drive past the towering ruins of one of ancient Rome's largest public bath complexes.

    10 min

  • The best-preserved gate in Rome's 3rd-century defensive walls, marking the start of the Appian Way.

    Pass by, no stop

  • Rome's oldest road, begun in 312 BC; long stretches still run on their original stone.

    Pass by, no stop

  • The ruined imperial villa and chariot-racing circus built by Emperor Maxentius in the early 4th century.

    5 min

  • A striking cylindrical Roman tomb from the 1st century BC, one of the most intact monuments on the Appia.

    5 min

  • Guided visit — Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano — A guided descent into early Christian burial galleries cut several levels into volcanic rock (confirmed closer to your date; San Callisto closed Wednesdays, San Sebastiano Sundays).

    45 min

  • A 1st-century BC pyramid tomb built for a Roman magistrate, an unexpected Egyptian-style landmark.

    5 min

Meeting point

Circo Massimo Metro Station, Next to ViMi Restaurant

Pickup: Pickup will be from the address provided during the booking within Rome City Center

End point: Circo Massimo Metro Station, Next to ViMi Restaurant

Important information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.