Roman Countryside Walk: Catacombs, Aqueducts and Appian Way
An essential part of your Rome itinerary. Take a break from Rome’s crowded, busy center and explore the beautiful outdoors of the Italian countryside. The 3 hours itinerary tour will include: the Catacombs of San Callisto, Appian Way, the ancient structures of Circus Maxentius, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella (only from outside), the Claudian Aqueduct.
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09:45am Tour in English
Catacombs tour starting at 09:45am with English-speaking guide
What's included in Roman Countryside Walk: Catacombs, Aqueducts and Appian Way
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Circo Massimo
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 – 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.
Inclusions
- transfer service
- Expert Guide
- Pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is at the bus stop at Via Cavour 224. The nearest metro station is Cavour (line B). Please remember to show up 25 minutes before the tour departure time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please arrive 25 minutes before the tour begins
