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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Excellent
Annamaria was very informative. We enjoyed the tour tremendously. We will suggest it to others
Tripadvisor customer · Exploration231869 · Jun 14, 2026 Excellent
Annamaria was a great tour guide! Loved her. The tour guide we had in the catacombs was dry and boring.
Tripadvisor customer · Summer · Jun 14, 2026 Excellent
Chiara gave us an excellent tour of the Roman aqueducts and Apian way. We could definitely tell that she truly loves and appreciates the city and its history.
Tripadvisor customer · flajill · Jun 13, 2026 Excellent
Max was a fantastic guide. He was very personal and knowledgeable about the subject of our tour. He spoke perfect English and was easy to understand. He added humor and whit throughout and made our experience a memorable one. I will request him for my next tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Sherpa43845168921 · Jun 13, 2026 Excellent
A fantastic experience. From the visit to the catacombs all the way to the ancient aqueducts, with the Appian way in between.
Tripadvisor customer · jacob · Jun 12, 2026
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Rome Underground: Catacombs at Closing Time, Appian Way & Aqueducts Tour
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Chiara was an excellent guide for our tour to the catacombs, Appian Way & Aqueducts. She was knowledgeable and patient with my questions. We would definitely recommend her!
Tripadvisor customer · kim · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
Aurelio was awesome even when the catacombs delayed us 30mins - I would be stressed but he kept calm. Spoke excellent English and was helping out other people that weren't even in a walking group. And he offered to take your picture at each spot. And knowledgeable, appreciate the pictures as it is hard to imagine how things used to look before the Roman Empire fell.<br />The catacombs was unique - I'm a bit claustrophobic so that made it hard but very interesting.<br />Thank you.
Tripadvisor customer · Jennifer · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
Absolutely fabulous! Knowledgeable, humorous, personable.
Tripadvisor customer · Valerie · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
This was a very informative tour. Our tour guide Francisco was so knowledgeable and had a great energy. Would recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Flyer14327072783 · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
Wonderful visit to historically significant sites. Comfortable coach to drive to each of the site visits and a knowledgeable and friendly guide Aurelio, who spoke perfect English. It was easy to get to the Piramide station so no troubles finding the pick up point.
Tripadvisor customer · Rudy · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
This was a fun tour. Our guide Frede was passionate about sharing information with us about and was very personable. I loved that he brought visuals for us to help imagine Ancient Rome while we went around. <br /><br />I’d recommend this.<br /><br />We were a little nervous about not meeting in the right place but we were and they found us and we found them easy. <br /><br />No photos allowed in catacombs.
Tripadvisor customer · Smoo4u · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
Wide ranging tour with a local guide. We covered history ranging from the republican period through to the christian and PayPal states period. Transport via private shuttle was nice after the heat.
Tripadvisor customer · James · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
Awesome explanations and context
Tripadvisor customer · Alex · Jun 07, 2026 Excellent
Sylvia was amazing! She shared a ton about the Appian Way, aqueducts and Andrea gave us a fabulous tour of the catacombs of Flavia Domitilla. There is a lot more to this tour than you expect. This was one of the experiences we will take away with us…and we will return and probably do this again. Sylvia was also generous with suggestions for dinner and gelato in Testaccio!
Tripadvisor customer · Amy · Jun 06, 2026 Excellent
This trip is well worth going. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and really looked after us. Our driver would drop us off and meet us at a convenient thoughtful spot afterwards at the end of our little walk on the Via Appian. At the Catacomb we had a specialist Vatican guide. The aqueduct park was both beautiful and interesting. We are so glad we did this tour
Tripadvisor customer · Tim · Jun 06, 2026FAQs
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.
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.
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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