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Underground Catacombs & Appian Way Walking Tour in Rome
Skip the general admissions lines and explore underground burial chambers with an expert local guide
To visit Rome and miss the Appian Way would be like ordering carbonara without the pecorino cheese, it just doesn't make sense. This guided walking tour gives you the ancient road and the world beneath it. Follow the Via Appia with your guided past the Mausoleum of Romulus, the Circus of Maxentius, and more. Then with pre-reserved access, descend into the Catacombs of San Sebastian, a burial site of the early Church. If you've seen the Colosseum and Vatican, this is your next big move in Rome.
What's included
Descend into early Christian Rome
Expert English-speaking guide
Pre-reserved Catacombs of San Sebastian tickets
Guided tour of the Catacombs
Appian Way walking tour
Circus of Maxentius exploration
Visit the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella & the Mausoleum of Romulus
Guide tips
Itinerary
Your tour begins at the Appia Antica Caffè
Meet your guide in front of the Appia Antica Caffè on Via Appia Antica, in Rome's peaceful southern outskirts. After a warm welcome and a quick overview, set off on foot down one of the world's oldest roads.
Stroll the ancient Via Appia
Next, follow the basalt paving stones of the Via Appia, laid in 312 BC to link Rome to the south. Towering pines and crumbling tombs frame the route as your guide shares tales of the emperors and armies who traveled here.
Admire the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella
Pause at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, a massive cylindrical tomb built for a noblewoman around 30 BC. Later fortified into a medieval castle, its weathered stone walls reveal how Rome reused its monuments for centuries.
Explore the Circus of Maxentius
Then walk to the Circus of Maxentius, a remarkably preserved Roman chariot-racing track from the 4th century. Picture roaring crowds and thundering chariots in this vast arena, once part of the emperor's private complex.
Step inside the Mausoleum of Romulus
Beside the arena rises the Mausoleum of Romulus, built by Emperor Maxentius for his son who died young around 309 AD. Circular walls and a grassy courtyard mark this quiet, moving tribute set among umbrella pines.
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Thu, 30 Jul 2026
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