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Rome: Catacombs & Appian Way 3-Hour Private Guided Tour

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Visit one of the Christian Catacombs of Rome, the ancient Appian Way, and Cecilia Metella Mausoleum, and enjoy skip-the-line entry on this private 3-hour tour that also includes pickup and drop-off.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    30 minutes
  • Includes
    • Private tour (except inside the catacombs)
    • Entry ticket and guided tour for one of the catacombs
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transport by air-conditioned, fully-insured and licensed vehicle
    • English-speaking driver
    • Licensed guide
    • Lunch
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit one of the Christian Catacombs of Rome
  • Avail of the services of a private, local guide and an English-speaking driver
  • Learn the story of the early Christians of Rome and explore their burial chambers
  • Go to the Ancient Appian Way and Cecilia Metella Mausoleum

Description

Explore the early Christian history of the "Eternal City" on a tour of the Catacombs of Rome. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to explore the burial chambers of your choice, with skip-the-line access all the while.

Benefit from the services of an English-speaking driver and avail of a small group tour by official staff upon arrival. Go to the Catacombs of Domitilla and learn about the burial rites of the early Christians and see the bones of the deceased. Visit a former mine to discover the burial chambers of the Catacombs of San Sebastiano, or see the Crypt of the Popes in the Catacomb of Callixtus.

Proceed to the ancient Appian Way and Cecilia Metella Mausoleum and stop to take souvenir pictures.

Good to know before you go
  • You can start the tour in the morning or in the afternoon
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour is not recommended if you suffer from claustrophobia
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
  • Tours may be operated by a multilingual group guide inside the catacombs
  • The tour is private with the exception of the visit inside the catacombs, which will be in a small group organized by the catacombs staff

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
6. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    5-17 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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