Appian Way Tour: Explore Rome's Ancient Roads

Uncover the captivating story of Rome through the ages on our Crypts, Bones & Catacombs tour. Explore underground cemeteries and mysterious cults for an exciting and educational experience.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - Stroll along one of Rome’s most ancient roads, bordered by historic ruins and tombs. With age-old paving stones underfoot, trace the route once traveled by legions, merchants, and explorers.
  • Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella - Discover the influential family behind this monument and its remarkable endurance through…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Small group of 18 people or fewer
  • Air-conditioned minibus transportation
  • Entry to San Sebastiano or Domitilla catacombs
  • Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through history by strolling along the historic Appian Way, admiring ancient aqueducts, and exploring the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla as the final visitors of the day for a serene, crowd-free experience. Travel comfortably in air-conditioned transport and gain valuable insights from a knowledgeable guide, providing an…

Location
Piramide
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in front of the Piramide metro station, located across from Piazzale Ostiense.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Y3799xscristinac
Mar 20, 2026
Fun with lots of history - Sylvia is a great guide with lots of knowledge. She is also very funny which makes the tour fun.
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D2407qvmichaell
Mar 20, 2026
Great tour with Sylvia - Fantastic tour with Sylvia. She was both incredibly fun and informative. Highly recommended!
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373sorinh
Mar 20, 2026
Excellent tour guide Sylvia! - The tour guide Sylvia was absolutely amazing. Answered all of my questions and spoke in a way that was easy to understand and follow. Very comprehensive and upbeat.
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C1273hgchrisa
Mar 20, 2026
Outstanding tour - Highly educated and kind tour guide. We learned a lot.
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H5870nccassies
Mar 15, 2026
Great tour - Max was a great tour guide. Awesome tour if you want to see a few of the lesser traveled areas.
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Lyndsim
Mar 15, 2026
Experience Ancient Rome with an awesome tour guide - Annamaria was a wonderful tour guide. She shared lots of interesting stories and historical context. We loved experiencing the aqueducts, catacombs, and Appian Way. My husband, 10 year old daughter, and I loved it.
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Robert_b
Mar 10, 2026
Really nice to get out of... - Really nice to get out of the city and see the Via Appia and the aqueduct. Lots of interesting Roman Facts.
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J3218riandrewk
Mar 9, 2026
Great guide - Aurelio was a great guide with extensive historical and engineering knowledge. He was able to explain the science behind each structures to help appreciate history of Roman Empire.
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Karensg2498pl
Mar 20, 2026
Great experience - Andreas was very informational. Incredibly knowledge. Both the aqueducts and the catacombs were very interesting.
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Junghwan_m
Mar 18, 2026
I was about 5 minutes... - I was about 5 minutes late due to heavy traffic, so I let them know in advance. Unfortunately, they had already left, so we couldn’t join the tour. I wish they had shown a bit more flexibility.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).