Rome Underground: Catacombs at Closing Time, Appian Way & Aqueducts Tour
3.25 hours
Max 18
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Walk along the historic Appian Way, one of the oldest roads in Rome.
- Discover the grand Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella.
- Stand beneath the towering remains of Rome’s ancient aqueducts.
- Explore the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla with exclusive access at closing time.
- Travel seamlessly with private, air-conditioned transport.
- Sites Visited
- Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
- Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella (exterior)
- Ancient Roman Aqueducts
- Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla
- Tour Includes
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Entry to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla
- Expert Catacombs tour guide
- Transportation (Minibus with air conditioning)
Uncover Ancient Rome from the Appian Way to the catacombs.
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This is an excellent tour. Gives you a real insight into the aqueducts, catacombs and the appian way. The country drive was beautiful. Our tour guide Annamarie was very knowledgeable and happy to explain anything. To see the aqueducts in the countryside and learn how they work was great. The catacombs showed how people were buried and explained more of what is underground. And to walk the appian way and remember its history was brilliant.
This tour covers everything and is amazing. You won’t regret it.
Verified · Mark · Australia · Female · Apr 28, 2026 Excellent
We booked this tour whilst we were in Rome as so impressed with two other tours we took and were keen to experience the Appian Way and learn more about the Catacombs and Aqueducts. We really enjoyed it, was very interesting and great to go round in an air conditioned minibus as was very hot that afternoon. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and made it very interesting with his commentaries. Would recommend this tour and this tour company. Not the cheapest but absolutely the best!
Verified · Catherine · United Kingdom · Female · Apr 27, 2026 Excellent
This was a wonderful tour! Our guide, Antonella, was really friendly and informative. You can tell she is passionate about the subject matter and knowledgeable. She made history come to life! It was awe inspiring to walk on the Appian Way where others have been walking for centuries and seeing the ingenuity of the aqueducts. This tour was a nice break from the city crowds. Be sure to bring rain gear in case, we did have rain on our tour but it did not ruin the tour one bit.
Verified · Tracey · USA · Female · Apr 26, 2026 Excellent
Very good informative what we wanted
GetYourGuide customer · Linda · Apr 26, 2026 Excellent
very informative...guide well versed. loved the hearing device
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Apr 23, 2026FAQs
I'm claustrophobic, will I be okay on this tour?
The Roman Catacombs are composed of narrow passagways that run deep underground. These can definitely cause problems for people who suffer from claustrophobia.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
No. Unfortunately, due to site restrictions we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. Guests should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods and climbing stairs, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
IMPORTANT: What should I wear?
The bone crypts and catacombs beneath churches are holy places so attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. It is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas.
Can I take pictures at the sites visited on the Catacombs tour?
In the Catacombs, pictures are allowed but you are not allowed to shoot any frescoes with flash photography because of the effect that flash has on the paint.
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