ROME · ITALY
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The 15 most popular catacombs & appian way tours in Rome. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Rome’s Capuchin Crypt and catacombs tour with guided entries and air-conditioned round-trip transfer, from $41 in about 3 hours.
Most Popular“Monika was an amazing guide, she explained the history inna fun and exciting way and took care to answer our questions. The tour was awesome and I can only recommend it!”
Ride Rome’s Appian Way and aqueduct parks by e-bike, with optional guided Catacombs of St. Callixtus or St. Sebastian.
“It was the best part of my trip. The aqueduct park is so beautiful. It poured rain and still I loved biking around so much.”
Walk the Appian Way, see Roman aqueducts, then enter San Sebastiano or Domitilla catacombs at closing time with private AC transport.
“Federico was extremely knowledgeable, engaging and fun. He brought the history and art to life in a beautiful way that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Would highly recommend!”
E-bike day on the Appian Way from Rome with Catacombs, aqueducts in the park, and a picnic or aperitif included.
“The sights were great!!our guide was grey and very knowledgeable!”
Ride the Appian Way by e-bike past aqueducts and parks, with an optional Catacombs of St. Callixtus stop plus lunch or aperitif.
“Totally enjoyed our ride. Alex was our guide and he was absolutely excellent. He was patient with us and our various abilities. He was kind and tolerant. He was a great storyteller and made our ride so enjoyable. Highly recommend.”
E-bike the Appian Way at sunset, visit St. Callisto’s Catacombs, then unwind with aqueduct views and an outdoor aperitif.
“Amazing tour. Great bikes, great road, great guide, great food. The tour in the catacombs was guided by the company there and was also interesting. Thanks a ton to Adriano for an unforgettable experience!!”
A 30-minute guided walk through Rome’s St. Sebastian Catacombs, hearing how burials changed over centuries and visiting the basilica.
“The guide was clear and very friendly . Stopped and let all the party gather before continue .”
Rome’s underground catacombs of St. Callixtus plus a walk on the Appian Way and aqueduct views, all in 3 hours.
“Very interesting morning. Unbelievable engineering for the time. Fantastic trip away from the crowds of the Vatican and Colisseum. More relaxing tour than some others, but still unmissable if you have the extra day after the Vatican and Colisseum!”
Skip-the-line tour to Rome’s Catacombs of San Domitilla with an English guide, early Christian art, and stories of persecution.
“I’m usually very critical of teachers having been one for 30 years. I can only give accolades to our tour leader Divan. He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the catacombs. Often such wealth of knowledge makes it hard to share in a clear and organized manner. Not Divan. He was systematic and clear in…”
Ride an eco electric golf cart on the Appian Way, tour Roman catacombs, and see Caracalla, Circus Maximus, Aurelian Walls, and more.
“our guide was fantastic. really good value and an excellent way to see the sights and experiences”
Guided visit to Rome’s Catacombs of Priscilla on Via Salaria, with early Christian burials, preserved art, and a 45-minute small-group tour.
“What an amazing place! Our tour guide was full of knowledge and you could just tell she has a great passion about the historical significance of the catacombs and the stories they tell.”
Ride an e-bike or mountain bike on Via Appia Antica with guided catacombs, major ruins, and aqueduct views.
“Worked perfectly for us, great people and really clear on where to go etc. bikes good and well maintained.”
Cycle the Appian Way by e-bike with a guide, see the Catacombs and aqueduct parks, and skip Rome traffic with private shuttle.
“Terrific bike ride and sight seeing! One of my newest favorite ways to explore vacation destinations (my other favorite is food tours). Our guide took us to many places that we otherwise would have never seen on our own. Thank you for a terrific experience. Highly recommend! Our guide was Emanuel.”
Ride the ancient Appian Way and Roman aqueducts on a small-group e-bike tour from central Rome’s Colosseum area.
“I can’t say enough good things about this e-bike tour. I was apprehensive at first due to riding in the city for a portion of it but those worries quickly vanished. Our guide, Bita, took great care of us. Seeing the Appian Way on a bike was a welcomed change from the hustle and bustle…”
Ride an e-bike along Rome’s Appian Way and go underground to San Callisto Catacombs, with a Roman lunch and small-group guide.
“The place was so easy to find, all the staff were so friendly and the bikes were great condition and easy to use. I had not cycled in years after an accident and I was made to feel very much at ease. We were so lucky to end up as a 2 person tour which…”
Every layer of the ancient city, and every road that leads out of it.
