Appian Way

Uncover what lies below the surface and discover 3 of Rome's most significant archeological sites, the Capuchin Crypts, the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, and the Appian Way. Enjoy the comfort of skip-the-line entry and airconditioned transport throughout the tour. Begin your day by meeting your guide near Piazza Barberini, where this bone-chilling adventure will start. Kick off your tour with a visit to the Capuchin Crypt where your guide will introduce you to the remarkable history of what is believed to be the Capuchin Friars. Head to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and admire the cemeteries from ground level before descending into the extensive underground catacombs. Learn about the martyrs and pontiffs laid to rest here, admire impeccably preserved paintings, and see the crypts of 3rd-century popes. On your way back to Rome, pass by the impressive Aurelian Wall and take the opportunity to set foot on the Appian Way, a vital artery during the time of the Roman Empire.

Uncover the secrets hidden the dark depths of the the Domitilla catacombs on this guided tour in Rome. Enjoy the convenience of a transfer from a centrally-located meeting point in the city. Learn about early Christian history and see the underground Basilica of Nereus. Meet your guide in the city center and head towards the Appian Way in a comfortable minivan. Reach one of the largest and oldest catacombs of Rome and venture 52 feet (16 meters) below the surface into the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Explore its endless maze of underground burial chambers, spread across 4 levels. Be captivated by ancient wall paintings of mythological and biblical figures and discover the religious symbolism of the frescoes. Learn about the shift from paganism to Christianity and hear about early martyrs and persecutions. Live the excitement of gradually exploring different layers of history. Complete your underworld experience in the 4th-century subterranean Basilica of Nereus and Achilleus. Then jump back in the minivan return to the city center.

Your adventure begins close to the Colosseo, the most beautiful district of Rome, the Celio. Step one is getting accustomed to your e-bike before hitting the road. The journey outside city center starts with views of the Coliseum, close to the Terme di Caracalla and the Appian way. After exiting the imperial city through the Aurelian Walls you will ride along the original cobblestones of via Appia Antica, the road that made Rome great. Historic landmarks along the way include the the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, the Villa of Massenzio, and the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. The tour includes a guided visit of the Catacombs, then it's time to reach the ancient Roman water lines of the Parco degli Acquedotti and Parco di Tor Fiscale. Your experience continues with a grilled meal in the shade of a water spring beloved by modern-day citizens of Rome. After lunch, time to head back through the Caffarella Valley with its stunning Ninfeo di Egeria.

Indulge in all things Ancient Roman on this Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs, and Park of the Aqueducts E-bike tour. Ride through the Roman countryside, discover the engineering genius of the ancient Romans, and delve into the early Christian history that shaped the world to come. Meet your guide and leave the city through St. Sebastian's gate in the Aurelian Walls, and enter the Ancient Appian Way - a 2,400-year old thoroughfare that tells the story of Rome's rise, golden age, and decline. In the 6-hour version of the tour, make a stop underground at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (or St. Sebastian) for a guided visit through its crypts and corridors (the 4-hour version of the tour will include an outdoor stop in the Catacombs area). Next, cycle further on the Appian Way, passing mausoleums, tombstones, and sprawling villas of ancient aristocracy. Finally, head to the Park of the Aqueducts, where stretches of colossal arches rise against the warm afternoon light. After following these aqueducts back to modern civilization, cross the green Caffarella Valley. At its exit, you will begin your short ride back to the starting point - but not without one last highlight.

Leave the tourists and museums behind as you set off on an adventure through the Appian Way Regional Park. This immense area of protected land was once used for farming but today stands testament to Romes green revolution. Join us on this guided tour of the Park and the many areas of interest such as the Catacombs, the Aqueducts, the Tombs of Pagans and also have a stop for an authentic Italian aperitif (appetizer) prepared by one of our staff members in the open air surrounded by history. Take your guided tour of the catacombs along the Appian Way, one of the biggest underground burial sites from ancient Rome. Follow the remains of the ancient Appian Way, a road the romans built 2300 years ago to reach the Park of the Aqueducts. Admire these massive structures with a drink and an array of classic italian food such as bruschetta, olives, cheese, fresh fruit and breads as the sun sets over the countryside. Trace the Aqueducts back into the city, following the path of water that powered the roman civilization. Finish back at the Circus Maximus. Suitable for adults and families with children above 10 years old.

Save up to 50%* on Rome experiences with Go City's Rome Explorer Pass. Choose from 2 to 7 attractions, experiences and tours from a list of over 45 popular activities. With a full 60 days validity, you can explore Rome at your own pace - there's no need to rush. Visit the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, enjoy a pizza dinner in the Prati District, go to a classical music concert, bike ride among ancient Roman ruins, and experience the best Rome has to offer. Avoid the hassle of buying individual attraction tickets. With your pass, everything is right on your phone. Get a digital guide packed with attraction information and instructions on booking your visits. Choose any 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 Rome and Vatican attractions or activities from the following: Cultural and Historical Sights • Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with audio tour, hosted entry, and multimedia video (R) • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - reserved entrance (R) • Castel Sant' Angelo with audio guide (R) • Capitolini Museum with hosted entry (R) • Altar of the Fatherland Panoramic View (R) • St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola Guided Tour (R) • Pantheon: Reserved Entrance with Audio Guide Other Tours and Experiences • Big Bus Rome Hop-on Hop-off 1-Day Classic Tour • Rome Catacombs Tour including transfer (R) • Piazza Navona Underground • Rome Highlights Tour With Pantheon and Trevi Fountain (R) • Papal Audience (R) • Rome Ghost and Mystery Tour (R) • Bike rental with Caracalla Baths (R) • Ancient Via Appia Antica by Bike • The Three Tenors in Concert with Ballet - St. Paul's Church • Museo delle Cere (Wax Museum) • Welcome to Rome Show • Leonardo Da Vinci Experience • Vivaldi's Four Seasons Meets Bach's Masterpieces • Trevi District Underground: Small Aqueduct Domus (R) • Vigamus - Video Game Museum • Empresses, Emperors and Courtesans Tour (R) • Cinecittà World • Roma World • Sunset pizza tour near the Colosseum Food and Drink • Wine tasting with a certified sommelier near the Colosseum • Hard Rock Café Rome - Skip the Line • Pizza terrace dinner in the Prati District (R) • Spritz and salad menu near the Vatican • Vero Food Best Italian pancakes in Rome • Italian Pancake breakfast at Vero Food (near Vatican) • Healthy and Fresh Food Break in the City Center • 1-hour pizza cooking experience • Pasta Class (R) Reservations required. Follow the instructions on the digital guide for each attraction or tour. *Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

Get out of Rome for the day! Escape the busy streets and crowds on an e-bike Tour through the countryside surrounding the Appian Way. Ride to the Catacombs of St Callisto or St Sebastian using an electric assist bicycle along an ancient Roman road called the Via Appia Antica. Reach the Park of the Aqueducts and see one of the ancient Roman wonders, The Aqueducts of Claudio and Felice. On your way back into the city cycling through parks and wooded valleys, we will stop for a picnic style lunch in the vicinity of a natural spring. Enjoy a picnic in the park of fresh salads, breads, bruschetta, porchetta (roast pork), mozzarella and tomatoes, olives and something to drink. Ideal for families with children as we have e-bike for kids plus the option of a tag along attachments. Helmets are provided.

Train to be a gladiator at a school in Rome! Go back to school, but a school with a difference! Take this fun 2-hour course at a gladiator school on the ancient Via Appia in Rome, and learn to be a Roman fighter. Suitable for children and adults both, you will live like a warrior for 2 hours, wearing the gladiator tunic and mastering the skills of swordplay – safely of course. After an introduction to Roman history, learn the basic techniques of gladiatorial swords fighting. Each session includes a description of life as a gladiator and top tips on techniques with Roman weapons. Enjoy a unique experience!

Make the most of your time in Rome by getting into off the beaten path on a bike ride through the Appian Way Regional Park. Customize the itinerary according to your interests and stop when you want at the highlights of the Appian Way.  Discover one of the most beautiful protected areas in Europe far away from hustle and bustle of the city. Bike on the Appia Antica and get a new perspective of Rome. An endless series of landmarks such as the catacombs of S. Callisto (20 km of galleries dug underground, 500.000 corps buried there) the catacombs of San Sebastian with the last masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini did it when he was 80 years old, the Quintili's villa embracing 24 hectares, bath complexes, the Villa and Circus of Emperor Maxentius...This and much more is waiting for you, every day, since 312 BC.

Take an evocative, fascinating tour down the Appian Way, one of the first streets in Rome. The Ancient Appian Way is also known as the “Queen of the Streets." It crosses the famous Parco degli Acquedotti, an important biological corridor in Rome’s city center, which tells the tale of the history of water in Rome and its related engineering works. In fact, six ancient Roman aqueducts converge here. The Catacombs of St. Callixtus (only in the 5-hour version) St. Callixtus’s Catacombs are part of the so-called Callistian complex, an area of about 30 hectares between the Via Appia Antica, the Via Ardeatina and the Via delle Sette Chiese, in Rome, which houses various funerary areas and catacombs   The rest of the tour takes you down a route that evokes the best of the region’s history, culture and art. Ride on a top-notch and smooth e-bike on a 2,300-year-old meadow and relive the history of the great empire, crossing a unique landscape. Break with lunch box (only in the 5-hour version) A very much-deserved break in the Aqueducts Park surrounded by Appia will give you the chance to learn the romantic love story of Egeria and Numa Pompilio while tasting the Roman specialties in your lunch box.