Exclusive Appian Catacombs Tour and Rome Open Bus Ticket
Rome, Italy
1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
With your Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour, you will have 10 stops all around the city centre close to each of the fantastic monuments scattered around the city of Rome. You can use your sightseeing panoramic bus with the Hop-On Hop-Off ticket of either 24 or 48.
You will be able to admire great funerary monuments such as the tomb of Cecilia Metella along with your journey at the ancient catacombs of the Appian Way.
This underground, characterized by nearly 15 km of tunnels spread over several levels, was the most important in Rome and became the official cemetery of the Church of the city, where popes, martyrs and even apostles were buried. You will cross imposing galleries full of burial niches, admiring spectacular inscriptions, frescoes and the incredible Christian iconography. The guides and drivers are carefully selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm and to share their passion for Rome with you. With this tour, you can maximize your time while enjoying a fantastic experience.
You will be able to admire great funerary monuments such as the tomb of Cecilia Metella along with your journey at the ancient catacombs of the Appian Way.
This underground, characterized by nearly 15 km of tunnels spread over several levels, was the most important in Rome and became the official cemetery of the Church of the city, where popes, martyrs and even apostles were buried. You will cross imposing galleries full of burial niches, admiring spectacular inscriptions, frescoes and the incredible Christian iconography. The guides and drivers are carefully selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm and to share their passion for Rome with you. With this tour, you can maximize your time while enjoying a fantastic experience.
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Necropolis Small group guided tour (max 15 persons)
Professional art historian guide
Local Guide
Headsets for the panoramic bus
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Open Bus
8 Stops
7 Points of Interest
Duration:
1 hour 40 minutesOperating Schedule:
Up to 10 minutes frequency.You have to arrive at Piazza Del Sant'Uffizio 1 for the Necropolis guided tour. The assistant will be holding a " Explore Italy Tours" signboard close to the Colonnade and the Gate where the Swiss Guards stands (the gate is near the junction Via Paolo VI with Piazza Del Sant'Uffizio)
Points of interest passed by on this route
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Piazza Venezia
Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Piazza di Spagna
Piazza Barberini
Appian Catacombs
1 Stop
2 Points of Interest
Duration:
2 hours Operating Schedule:
Starting, with a small group, from our travel agency, near the Colosseum, you will be comfortably transported on an air-conditioned vehicle, in one of the most interesting and visited places in Rome, the "catacombs" on the Via Appia Antica. Definitely an exclusive tour, accompanied by an expert guide, for those who want to appreciate the true story and the mystery, an experience guaranteed to excite young and old.
With this tour, lasting about two hours, we will guide you through time to discover a subterranean and parallel world in which for centuries Jews and Christians have looked after and venerated their dead.
Walk along the majestic Aurelian Walls and come to the archaeological area of the Via Appia Antica, immersed in the green Roman countryside, you will descend into the ancient world of the Catacombs, a complex network of underground tunnels among the longest in the world, which occupies an area of about fifteen hectares, consisting of about 60 kilometers of tunnels on several levels. The catacombs that we will visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano or Santa Domitilla), for your tour will change depending on the day, but from where we go, you will have the opportunity to see ancient frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions carved in the walls, niches with still remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs and small chapels that still today, after about 2000 years, are still used to celebrate religious rites.
Here you will find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs and, according to legends, even some apostles.
After the tour, back in the sunlight, your driver will take you back to the original starting point in Via Della Polveriera.You have to arrive at the meeting point at least at 1:45 pm for the check-in. This bus will take you to the Appian Catacombs and bring you back at the same meeting point.
Points of interest passed by on this route
Via Appia Antica
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- On the panoramic bus you can have recorded commentary in your choice of either English, Italian Spanish, French, German, Chinese Mandarin, Russian, Arabic and Portuguese. The commentary is available through complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- The tour of the catacombs takes about 40 minutes. The temperature in the catacombs is about 16 ° C / 60 ° F with a high humidity: please dress accordingly.
- Most travelers can participate
- Those with serious mobility issues are warned of the walking difficulties in the catacombs: 50 irregular steps to descend, as many to climb; no chance to sit on the way; no lift (elevator).
- We do not recommend visiting the catacombs if you are claustrophobic
- It is forbidden to touch and / or damage the exhibits.
- It is forbidden to remove any object and / or material from the catacombs.
- It is forbidden to bring cumbersome objects into the catacombs (luggage, strollers, musical instruments, banners, etc.)
- It is forbidden to consume food and / or liquids into the catacombs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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