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
Alessandro was happy to answer our questions and give us information about his city that was not in the typical guidebooks. The transportation was nicer than expected. I’m in my 30s and I traveled with two friends in their 60s. I would recommend this tour.
GetYourGuide customer · Katie · May 10, 2026 Excellent
Good tour, I especially loved the majesty of the aqueducts ��
Tripadvisor customer · Nancy · May 10, 2026 Excellent
Seeing the 2000 year old Roman aqueducts was amazing! Catacombs were fascinating and walking on the Appian Way was stepping into history.
Viator customer · Nancy · May 10, 2026 Excellent
From start to finish we enjoyed the tour, and would highly recommend it to anyone.
GetYourGuide customer · Christopher · May 09, 2026 Excellent
Julia our guide was a local Roman who knew the catacombs, Appian Way and mausoleum history as well as church history very well. Julia was open to questions and made the tour fun and informative. Julia was very knowledgeable about the Roman aqueduct engineering, number of aqueducts serving Rome how springs were selected, very impressive. We walked a small portion of the Appian Way which made us think how commerce arrived to Rome, military could move quickly, and of course crucifiction of thousands of Spartacus allegiants during the Slave Revolt. The catacombs and church above funded by Cardinal Borghese was equally impressive, and had an excellent guide from the Church. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
Viator customer · Haislip · May 09, 2026
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Rome Underground: Catacombs at Closing Time, Appian Way & Aqueducts Tour
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Alessandro was happy to answer our questions and give us information about his city that was not in the typical guidebooks. The transportation was nicer than expected. I’m in my 30s and I traveled with two friends in their 60s. I would recommend this tour.
GetYourGuide customer · Katie · May 10, 2026 Excellent
Seeing the 2000 year old Roman aqueducts was amazing! Catacombs were fascinating and walking on the Appian Way was stepping into history.
Viator customer · Nancy · May 10, 2026 Excellent
Good tour, I especially loved the majesty of the aqueducts ��
Tripadvisor customer · Nancy · May 10, 2026 Excellent
From start to finish we enjoyed the tour, and would highly recommend it to anyone.
GetYourGuide customer · Christopher · May 09, 2026 Excellent
This tour took us to see not only the catacombs but also an aqueduct and the Appian Way. Our guide, Annamarie, was excellent; her English was impeccable and she was informative and entertaining. We visited the Catacombs Domitilla and our guide for that portion of the tour was Andrea. He was also excellent and made the tour very interesting. The meeting place was easy to get to as we met outside the Piramide Metro station. Riding the Metro is easy, especially with the credit card “tap and go” - it’s not necessary to buy a ticket.
Viator customer · Lisa · May 09, 2026 Excellent
Everything was great. Learned so much. Really glad we did this excursion.
Tripadvisor customer · Beth · May 09, 2026 Excellent
Our tour guide, Alex, was a fantastic storyteller. He was so excited showing us the different sites that it was hard to not get excited ourselves. It was easy to meet up with him at the start, he spaced out the walking to make it manageable for a group with varying mobility, and encouraged us to ask any questions. Overall, we had a wonderful time! <br /><br />The fee of the tour was very fair given what all we got to see. The tour lasted about three hours and it felt like a perfect amount of time to see it all at a manageable pace. We didn’t see many crowds, so it was easy to hear and keep up.
Tripadvisor customer · Melissa · May 09, 2026 Excellent
Julia our guide was a local Roman who knew the catacombs, Appian Way and mausoleum history as well as church history very well. Julia was open to questions and made the tour fun and informative. Julia was very knowledgeable about the Roman aqueduct engineering, number of aqueducts serving Rome how springs were selected, very impressive. We walked a small portion of the Appian Way which made us think how commerce arrived to Rome, military could move quickly, and of course crucifiction of thousands of Spartacus allegiants during the Slave Revolt. The catacombs and church above funded by Cardinal Borghese was equally impressive, and had an excellent guide from the Church. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
Viator customer · Haislip · May 09, 2026 Excellent
Giulia was great, tour was nice and methodical.
Tripadvisor customer · Andre · May 08, 2026 Excellent
So impressive! The entire tour was phenomenal. Annamaria is a fabulous guide and knows the history in depth. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Tripadvisor customer · Pincus · May 08, 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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