Rome: Appian Way & Catacombs Golf Cart Tour - Shared|Small groups
One of the biggest archaeological parks of the world, is waiting for you on our golf cart. Venture with us on the famous Appian Way where Spartacus, Crassus and Commodus left their marks for ever.
Tired of lining up in front of the city’s must see attractions? 3 km from the Colosseum, there’s and incredible protected area of 4580 hectares and more than 2000 years of history. The famous Appian Way where Spartacus was defeated together with his 6000 slaves, the catacombs, the Circus of Emperor Maxentius (set of Ben Hur) together with many other sites are waiting for you. A peaceful experience to dive into nature and local anecdotes so far from mass tourism that you won’t believe you’re still in the capital.
Cecilia Metella's Tomb and Quintili's Villa will not be visited inside, you don't need to buy any ticket.
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Rome: Appian Way & Catacombs Golf Cart Tour - Shared|Small groups
What's included in Rome: Appian Way & Catacombs Golf Cart Tour - Shared|Small groups
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis
The fist stop will be at the Domine Quo Vadis Church - where the encounter between Jesus and Saint Peter took place and the miraculous footprints are still preserved. According to the apocryphal Acts of Peter, Saint Peter met here the risen Christ while Petrus was fleeing persecution in Rome. According to the tradition, Peter asked him, "Lord, where are you going?" (Latin: Domine, quo vadis?). Christ answered, "I am going to Rome to be crucified again"
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
Entrance ticket and guided tour of the Catacombs of S. Callisto or S. Sebastiano (according to availability) is included. The catacombs of St. Callixtus are among the greatest and most important of Rome. They originated about the middle of the second century and are part of a cemeterial complex which occupies an area of 90 acres, with a network of galleries about 12 miles long, in four levels, more than twenty meters deep. In it were buried tens of martyrs, 16 popes and very many Christians.
Circus of Maxentius
Once on the Appian Way again we will stop and enter the Circus Of Maxentius – the second biggest Roman circus that was probably never used, set of the film Ben Hur. The Circus itself is the best preserved in the area of Rome, and is second only in size to the Circus Maximus in Rome. The only games recorded at the circus were its inaugural ones and these are generally thought to have been funerary in character. They would have been held in honour of Maxentius' son Valerius Romulus, who died in AD 309 at a very young age and who was probably interred in the adjacent cylindrical tomb (tomb of Romulus).
Inclusions
- 1/2 L mineral water per person
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Cecilia Metella's Tomb and Quintili's Villa entrances are not included (no need to purchase any)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mausoleo di Cecilia entrance not included
- Villa dei Quintili entrance not included
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- How to reach us by public transport: – Line 118 (running every 30 min) from Circo Massimo (subway B line) or Piazza Venezia – Line 218 (running every 30 min) from Piazza San Giovanni (subway A line) Both lines stop close to our office, get off at the bus stop “Appia Antica/Domine Quo Vadis”.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Just reach the desk and chek-in
