Private Tour
Jubilee 2025 Rome: Tour of Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Embark on an intriguing journey exploring the "Secrets Below Rome" with our private driver tour of the Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up as you venture into the depths of Rome's history.
Porta San Sebastiano: Ancient gate, Aurelian Walls.
Catacombs of San Callisto: On a guided group tour, explore the labyrinthine catacombs, where popes and martyrs were buried over 1,800 years ago.
Appian Way, one of the oldest and most important roads of the Roman Empire.
Church of Domine Quo Vadis: Visit this sacred site where Saint Peter is said to have had his encounter with Christ. The church is home to the legendary footprints of Christ and offers a peaceful moment for reflection.
Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis The Church of Domine Quo Vadis,
According to tradition, this is where Saint Peter, fleeing persecution in Rome, encountered a vision of Christ.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided grouptour catacombs
Private transportation
Hotel pick up and drop off
Tickets
English speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Porta San Sebastiano
The Porta San Sebastiano, originally known as Porta Appia, is one of the largest and best-preserved gates in the Aurelian Walls, which encircle ancient Rome. This impressive structure marks the beginning of the historic Appian Way, Rome’s “Queen of Roads,” and serves as a stunning reminder of the city’s ancient defensive systems. A Majestic Entrance: Marvel at the grandeur of this massive gate, which dates back to the 3rd century AD and was a critical part of Emperor Aurelian’s fortifications. Learn how Porta San Sebastiano served as a key military defense point, guarding the road that led to the south of Italy.
Catacombe di San Callisto
Uncover the secrets of early Christianity with a guided group tour of the Catacombs of San Callisto, one of Rome’s most significant underground burial sites. Established in the 2nd century, these catacombs served as the official cemetery of the Church of Rome and are a testament to faith, history, and architecture. Explore Ancient Underground Passageways: Wander through a labyrinth of tunnels stretching over 12 miles, where popes, martyrs, and early Christians were laid to rest.
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Secrets Below Rome: Tour of Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way
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Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointing Catacombs Tour with Some Redeeming Qualities
Nathan D,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Disappointing Experience I recently took a tour with Stefano, who was super friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. However, the overall experience was quite disappointing. The company car, meant for 4 adults, was small but clean. The real letdown was the visit to the catacombs. They were very disappointing, as we only saw holes in the wall and found out that the tombs had been moved. Essentially, these are empty catacombs with nothing to see but dirt, rock, and holes. Additionally, the catacombs themselves were not pleasant. The group was twice the size it should have been, and we could not hear the guide. There was a Spanish group that rudely pushed into the tail of our English group, creating a disappointing interaction and distraction. While the driver was good and drove us around to show us sights on the list, it felt more like a taxi service than a guided tour, especially at this price point. We paid $187.14 per person, which felt like a huge waste of money considering the actual tour of the catacombs was only 10 euros. In hindsight, I feel like we were taken advantage of. This experience taught me to do more research before spending a significant amount of money on a tour. I will definitely be more cautious in the future and would never book this tour again. Really disappointed. Per our request, he dropped us off at a great restaurant that he recommended instead of taking us back to the hotel. We absolutely loved this tour!
Wonderful Tour
Jan V,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Appian Way was gorgeous. The catacombs were fascinating. Seeing the footprints of Jesus at Santa Maria of Palmis was a touching moment. St Paul’s Cathedral was breathtaking.
Catacombs and St Paul's Basillica
Denise M,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The catacombs your was very interesting. Full of new to me knowledge of the roman underground burials. We also visited St. Paul Basillica. Thst was beautiful and full of religious history. Well worth the time and money.
It was nice to have a...
ROGER E,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was nice to have a private driver. He was friendly and informative. The tour guide was also good.
Catacombs were very...
Daniel W,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Catacombs were very disappointing, only saw holes in the wall. Driver was good. Took us around and showed us sights. Never would have booked this tour at $418. Really disapointed. The actual tour of the catacombs was only 10 euros. Feel like we were taken advantage of.
Driver was very...
Yadira V,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Driver was very knowledgeable and accommodating. It was beautiful to see and learn about the Catacombs.
Detailed tour, rich history!
Freedom06721856282,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Love the tours of this company. We had Patrick as our driver to the Catacombs and Appian Way. He was timely for the tour and helped us take some pictures on our phone too. We loved how he explained the rich history of Rome!
This underground...
Melisa M,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This underground labyrinth grave site was an experience to see. Our guide was very knowledgable. It was a great escape from the Summer heat as it was 15 degrees Celsius.
Our driver, Alessandro,...
Michele O,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver, Alessandro, was so great! He was friendly and personable, gave us a lot of great information on the places we visited. Per our request, he dropped us off at a great restaurant that he recommended instead of taking us back to the hotel. We absolutely loved this tour!
Stefano is awesome! Catacombs too.
Juan G,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience! Stefano was super friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. He spoke multiple languages and helped my father, who needs mobility assistance. The catacombs were totally unique and should not be missed. Be sure to ask a lot of questions! They have tours in dozens of languages. Beautiful churches and scenery. Don’t miss this one! Well-worth every penny.
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