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.
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.
- 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…
- 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
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- Expert Guide
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- Gratuities
- Pick up and drop off
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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…
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
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.