Embark on a private tour of Rome’s underground and Appian Way to explore ancient Roman highways, visit mausoleums and villas, and discover the Christian Catacombs.
Embark on a private tour of Rome’s underground and Appian Way to explore ancient Roman highways, visit mausoleums and villas, and discover the Christian Catacombs.
- Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - The Appian Way served as the starting point for Roman traders and warriors embarking on journeys to the distant eastern parts of the Empire.
- Catacombe di Santa Domitilla - The Christian Catacombs are a must-see, serving as the burial grounds for the earliest Christians, who were laid to rest in intricate…
- Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - The Appian Way served as the starting point for Roman traders and warriors embarking on journeys to the distant eastern parts of the Empire.
- Catacombe di Santa Domitilla - The Christian Catacombs are a must-see, serving as the burial grounds for the earliest Christians, who were laid to rest in intricate underground galleries deep beneath the earth.
- Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - This ancient Roman villa was constructed by the affluent and cultured brothers Sextus Quintilius Valerius Maximus and Sextus Quintilius Condianus, who were consuls in 151 AD. The villa boasted extensive thermae supplied by its own aqueduct and, unusually, a hippodrome.
- Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - The Tomb of Caecilia Metella (Italian: Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella) is a mausoleum built in the 1st century BC to honor Caecilia Metella, daughter of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus, a consul in 69 BC, and wife of Marcus Licinius Crassus (quaestor), who served under Julius Caesar and was the son of the renowned triumvir Marcus Crassus.
- Deluxe transportation with an English-speaking driver
- Entrance tickets to historical sites like Cecilia Metella Mausoleum, Villa dei Quintilii, and Catacombs
- Guided tour with a professional tour guide
- Deluxe transportation with an English-speaking driver
- Entrance tickets to historical sites like Cecilia Metella Mausoleum, Villa dei Quintilii, and Catacombs
- Guided tour with a professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Step into history by traversing the Appian Way, an ancient ‘highway’ that marked the beginning of trade and military expeditions of Roman figures to the Empire’s far eastern territories. Established in 312 BCE, it was bordered by burial structures like the Cecilia Metella mausoleum, and residences such as the Villa dei Quintilii, most of which were…
Step into history by traversing the Appian Way, an ancient ‘highway’ that marked the beginning of trade and military expeditions of Roman figures to the Empire’s far eastern territories. Established in 312 BCE, it was bordered by burial structures like the Cecilia Metella mausoleum, and residences such as the Villa dei Quintilii, most of which were built by Rome’s richest and most renowned clans. But what you can’t miss are the Christian Catacombs, the underground labyrinthine burial places of early Christians. On a tour of these graves, you are given a compelling glimpse into the genesis of the early Christian community. Your guide will help you comprehend the roots of Christianity and its evolution over time.
- People with claustrophobia may find this tour difficult
- People with physical limitations are not recommended to take this tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
