Rome Underground: Catacombs Tour, Aqueducts and Appian Way
Overview
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3 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Travel back in time as you explore the historic Appian Way, one of the earliest roads built by the Romans. With centuries-old paving stones beneath your feet, follow the path once used by legions, merchants, and travelers.
Along the way, discover ancient tombs and ruins that tell the story of Rome’s expansion. Pause to admire the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. Then, stand in awe beneath the remains of Rome’s iconic aqueducts. These towering structures once supplied fresh water to the ancient city.
Finally, it's time to experience the eerie and fascinating Catacombs of San Sebastiano in a crowd-free setting as the last visitors of the day. Venture into underground tunnels lined with ancient frescoes and early Christian burial sites, gaining insight into Rome’s hidden past.
Enjoy a hassle-free experience with private, air-conditioned transport between sites and an expert guide to bring history to life. Uncover Rome’s lesser-known wonders on this immersive tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is in English.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Due to the tight nature of the catacombs, those with claustrophobia may want to consider another tour.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
No videos and no pictures in the catacombs
Due to the religious nature of the catacombs, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before enter.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Should the San Sebastiano catacomb close, your tour will visit another one of the catacombs.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Group of 18 people or fewer
Transportation (Minibus with air conditioning)
Entry to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano
Expertly guided walking tour
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Walk along one of Rome’s oldest roads, lined with ancient ruins and tombs. With centuries-old paving stones beneath your feet, follow the path once used by legions, merchants, and travelers.
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella
Learn about the powerful family that built this monument and how it has endured through time.
Options
Small Group Tour
Small Group
Private - Crypts & Catacombs
Visit Rome's underground cemeteries and temples on a private tour for the most eye-opening experience during your travel.
Reviews
809 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History outside the Roman city walls
Daniel B,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great opportunity to see history outside the center of Rome. Very informative, passionate, and friendly guide explains all about the Appian way, Rome’s ancient main road - which you get to walk a part of. The aqueduct visit is really interesting and doesn’t involve much walking. The bones at the catacombs have been removed years ago and for me this was the least interesting part of the trip. But I’m sure others will love it, the history behind it is good. If your not fit get a taxi to the meeting point.
Wonderful tour and wonderful tour guide, Sylvia!
Tara M,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a great way to see amazing sites! Sylvia was a fantastic guide and made the afternoon so nice. It exceeded our expectations!
Highly recommend
Denise H,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour on Aug 4 at 3:00 pm with Antonella was excellent. She is very knowledgeable and pleasant. Highly recommend.
Wonderful Tour, Ali!
Jennifer O,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Thanks for a great tour and I think the guide's name was Ali. We just got into Rome in July and it was very hot, almost 100 degrees and we didn't know what to do. I was worried the Catacombs would be claustrophobic for me but I did well and it was a very serene and nice place. We had a great guide who worked there too. It was nice to see the Appian Way and the aqueducts and get out of the downtown of Rome. I like how the guide mentioned that it was a lesser seen place in Rome and I like how it wasn't crowded like many places in the summer. I would recommend good walking shoes and not sandals like we wore for the uneven roads. Overall great tour and thanks! Meeting Point: Could be a more centrally located place since my Uber dropped me off at the Piramide (the actual pyramid) and not the Metro station named this. It said it would be across from the Piramide Metro Station and we saw buses there which were mostly city buses and thought they would meet us there and another family was also confused. Then we saw the guide with a small sign in front of the Metro station and the "across" mean a different way. Just saying that maybe a clearer pickup point would help tourists who don't know the area. I read another review that said they missed the tour due to this and I would hate that to happen to anyone else. Otherwise, it was one of the best tours we did in Rome and the Catacombs are great on a hot day!
True Rome experience
Emanuela S,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Enjoyable tour at the right peace very comfortable van to reach locations otherwise very difficult to get with public mean of transport . Super professional guide Federico tooknud trough the history and memories of Ancient Rome.
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