Rome catacombs, Appian way and Colosseum tour
Attractions & guided tours

Rome catacombs, Appian way and Colosseum tour

Free
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour begins with an exploration of either the Catacombs of St Sebastian or Domitilla
  • You'll learn about their construction, function, and what they reveal about life in ancient Rome
  • Next is a walk along the historic Appian Way, where you'll encounter tombs and ruins
  • A stop at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella provides insight into how elite Roman families used monuments to shape their legacy
  • Finally, you will visit the Colossem, discovering its use for public events and what it tells us about Roman society
What to expect

Your experience begins underground, with a guided visit to the Catacombs of St Sebastian or Domitilla, depending on the day. These extensive tunnel networks were used as burial sites by early Christian communities. As you explore them, your guide will explain how they were built, how they functioned, and what they reveal about life in ancient Rome.

From there, you will continue to the Appian Way, one of the earliest and most important roads of the Roman Empire. Walking along this historic route, you will see tombs and ruins that once lined the road and learn how it played a key role in Rome’s expansion. You will also stop at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella for an exterior visit, where your guide will explain how elite Roman families used monuments to shape their legacy.

Your final stop is the Colosseum. Enter using a dedicated line for tour groups with pre-reserved access. As you explore inside with your guide, you will learn how the amphitheatre was used for public events, from gladiator fights to large-scale spectacles, and what it reveals about Roman society. By the end of the tour, you will not just have visited three important sites. You will understand how they connect and how they reflect different aspects of ancient Rome, from daily life and belief systems to power and public entertainment.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Multiple entrances
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Piramide, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in front of the Piramide metro station, located across from Piazzale Ostiense.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for guests with claustrophobia and mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers

Not allowed:

  • Photography is not permitted at the sites visited on this tour, due to their religious nature
  • No bare shoulders or knees. An appropriate dress code is required in religious sites

Know in advance:

  • Access to the Colosseum costs €18 (already included in the tour price). No presale fee is charged to customers. The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services as per the product's description
  • All visitors must comply with the official Colosseum visitor regulations, which can be found on the official Colosseum website > Tickets > Regulation for visitors and terms and conditions for the purchase of admission tickets to the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. Failure to follow these regulations may result in denied access
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID. The Colosseum requires all guests (including children) to present government ID at the time of entry. Therefore, any guest that does not submit their name in advance of the tour, or who does not bring their ID to the meeting point, will be refused participation without refund. Name corrections are possible up to 7 days before the visit. After this, changes may not be possible
  • Please note that the tour includes a visit to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla depending on the day
  • No refunds or re-bookings are allowed for latecomers or no-shows
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Provider
Walks LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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