Discover a secret world beneath the streets of Rome on a 3-hour coach tour of the Catacombs of St. Sebastian. Travel along the Appian Way, one of the most historic roads of Ancient Rome, and see the stunning aqueducts of the Appian Park.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German, French, English
- Audio guide
- English, German, French, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the underground burial chambers of early Christians in Rome
- See the stunning aqueducts of the Appian Way
- Learn where the apostles St. Peter and St. Paul are thought to have been buried
- Travel along one of the most historic roads of the Roman Empire
- Marvel at the beauty of the Cecilia Metella Tomb
Full description
Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a 3-hour coach tour of the Catacombs of St. Sebastian and Appian Way, and see the Cecilia Metella Tomb and Aqueduct Park.
Depart for the catacombs by air-conditioned coach, traveling in groups of no more than 16 people. Drive into the beautiful Latium countryside, stopping en route at the Basilica of St. Sebastian. According to legend, the basilica’s catacombs once held the bodies of the apostles of St. Peter and St. Paul during the persecutions.
Your guide will give you an introduction to the church façade, before taking you inside to see the tomb and sculpture of Saint Sebastian. Then, descend to the catacombs, the 1st burial site of the Appian Way. See where the bodies were buried in the loculi and niches of 5 levels.
Continue along the Via Appia, looking for the marks of chariot wheels from the Roman Republic. Arrive at the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, built in the 1st century BC to honor the daughter of the Roman Consul, Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus. Learn how it later became a castle for the Caetani family, a princely family with close ties to the papacy.
Next, go to see the largest aqueducts of the Roman Empire at the magnificent Aqueduct Park. See an aqueduct that still supplies water to this day, and gaze at the aqueduct arches as they stretch over miles.
Includes
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned coach
- Licensed guide
- Entrance fees to the Catacombs of St. Sebastian
- Pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please note that this tour operates with a maximum of 16 guests per guide
- Good walking shoes is a must
- Please bring an umbrella, in case of rain
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible, due to the nature of the route
