Roman Countryside: Essential Walking Tour of Catacombs, Aqueducts, and Appian Way
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Roma
Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome with this essential 3-hour walking tour of the Roman countryside. Discover the Catacombs of San Callisto, Appian Way, Circus Maxentius, Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and Claudian Aqueduct.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Circus Maximus - 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
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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.
- Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - 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.
- Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - 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.
- Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - 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
What's Included
- transfer service
- Expert Guide
What's Not Included
- Pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
A must-visit in your Rome excursion. Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome’s city center and discover the stunning landscapes of the Italian rural area. The 3-hour guided tour encompasses: the Catacombs of San Callisto, Appian Way, the historical edifices of Circus Maxentius, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella (viewed from outside), and the Claudian Aqueduct.
- If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.), please contact us in advance. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Private tours are available to meet these needs, on request.
- Please note, this tour is mostly underground in very narrow spaces, which may be an issue if you or anyone in your party suffers from claustrophobia.
- The taking of photographs is not permitted in the Catacombs.
- Proper dress code is required. Please close your knees and shoulders
Location
Via Cavour, 224
Via Cavour
The meeting point is at the bus stop at Via Cavour 224. The nearest metro station is Cavour (line B). Please remember to show up 25 minutes before the tour departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Peter_w
Oct 21, 2023
Nice day in the country - Our guide gave us a lot of background history and was very knowledgeable . I would recommend this tour .
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Lynne
Jun 22, 2019
Walking tour of the Roman Catacombs - A great tour today of the catacombs, Appian Way and aqueducts with Tours About. Was extremely lucky to be in a small group (due to unexpected cancellation) with excellent guide, Marcelo, who was informative and entertaining. One of most enjoyable tours we have done on this holiday.
Lynne- Australia
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Scottsp7257lw
May 3, 2023
DO NOT USE THIS TOUR CO.!! - DO NOT USE THIS TOUR CO.!! I paid for this tour days in advance of my trip & they cancelled the tour the day before we were scheduled to go. Their email suggested I schedule a different tour, however, they did not offer another tour I was interested in (and my schedule of tours & events did not allow me to reschedule.) so I responded with a request for a refund. Then they ghosted me. No response, no refund. Tried calling them. No answer & their recorded message was only in Italian. (Of course) Left messages. No response. Total rip off. Total bait & switch with no refund effort from them at all. Buyer beware! :-(
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490nhut
Jul 16, 2021
Cancelled the day before. Unsure about the actual trip. - Avoid.
Cancelled the day before.
Did not process refund.
No response by phone or text.
Booking agent gave up try to contact them after an hour.
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