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Rome Golf Cart Sightseeing Tour to the Catacombs and Appian Way
Escape the crowds and explore ancient Catacombs and the Appian Way with a small group
Rome is brimming with popular historic sites, but did you know that just off the main tourist path awaits the lesser-visited Appian Way and the eerie catacombs? That's why we've teamed up with expert local guides, so you can effortlessly glide between storied churches and ancient tombs well away from the crowds. Along the way, head underground for a guided tour of San Callisto or San Sebastian catacombs tour and enjoy the more personalized experience this small group experience allows for.
What's included
Expert English-speaking guide
Golf cart ride along Appian Way
Entry to San Callisto or San Sebastian Catacombs
Visits to Domine Quo Vadis Church, Circus of Emperor Maxentius, Tomb of Metella, and Quintili's Villa
Guide tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Meet your guide on the Appian Way
Your tour begins at a local golf cart rental point on via Appia Antica, just outside Rome's bustling center. After greeting your guide and hopping into a comfortable golf cart, you'll set off along the ancient Appian Way, where the city's chaos quickly gives way to peaceful countryside dotted with ruins and history.
Domine Quo Vadis Church
First, visit the modest Domine Quo Vadis Church, where legend says Saint Peter met the risen Christ while fleeing persecution. Inside, you'll see a stone bearing what are said to be Christ's footprints, a relic that has drawn pilgrims for centuries and marks the moment Peter chose to return to Rome.
Circus of Emperor Maxentius
Next, pull up to the sprawling remains of Emperor Maxentius's 4th-century complex. Though the massive circus was never fully used, its scale still impresses today. Your guide explains how this ambitious project reflected the emperor's desire for grandeur before his defeat at the Battle of Milvian Bridge.
Tomb of Metella
Then, stop at the towering Tomb of Metella, a circular mausoleum built for a woman from one of Rome's most powerful families. Learn how this monument became a medieval fortress and why it remains one of the Appian Way's most recognizable landmarks.
Quintili's Villa
Continue to the ruins of Quintili's Villa, once a sprawling estate with luxurious baths and manicured grounds. Hear the dramatic story of the Quintili brothers, whose wealth caught Emperor Commodus's attention and led to their tragic downfall—a cautionary tale of Roman excess and envy.
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Sun, 10 May 2026
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