Rome Underground: Catacombs, Aqueducts & Appian Way Tour

Highlights

• Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
• Roman Aqueducts
• Catacombs

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

   25min

   Walk along one of Rome’s oldest roads, lined with ancient ruins and tombs. With centuries-old paving stones beneath your feet, follow the path once used by legions, merchants, and travelers.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   25min

   Learn about the powerful family that built this monument and how it has endured through time.

3. 3

   Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

   45min

   Stand beneath towering aqueducts that once supplied water to the city, demonstrating the engineering prowess of the Roman Empire. Please note: The Catacombs with Colosseum option does not visit the Roman aqueducts.

4. 4

   Catacombe San Sebastiano

   1h 20min

   Finally, it's time to experience the eerie and fascinating Catacombs of San Sebastiano in a crowd-free setting as the last visitors of the day. Venture underground into one of Rome’s most fascinating Christian burial sites. Depending on the day, you may visit the Catacombs of Domitilla instead.

5. 5

   Rome

   20min

   Return to Rome by private, air-conditioned transport. By the end of your tour, you'll have stepped beyond the city center and uncovered Rome’s lesser-known wonders on this immersive tour. If you select the Catacombs with Colosseum option at time of booking, your tour continues with a guided visit of the Colosseum. Explore the inside of this world-famous arena as you learn how the amphitheater was used for gladiator fights and large-scale spectacles in Roman society.

Before you go

Location