Overview

Explore the "Queen of Roads" and Ancient Burial Chambers in Comfort

Leave the city center behind and journey back in time with a 3-hour private tour of the Appian Way and the Roman Catacombs. With your own private driver and luxury vehicle, you’ll skip the complicated public bus routes and head straight to the most significant archaeological sites of the Roman countryside. From the haunting beauty of the underground galleries to the monumental ruins of the "Regina Viarum," this is a deep dive into the soul of ancient Rome.

Tour Highlights

• St. Callixtus Catacombs: Descend into the largest underground cemetery in Rome, the burial place of early popes and martyrs. (Guided group tour included).

• Via Appia Antica: Walk upon the original 2,000-year-old cobblestones of the "Queen of Roads."

• Porta San Sebastiano: See the grandest gate of the Aurelian Walls where the Appian Way begins.

• Domine Quo Vadis Church: Visit the spot where tradition says St. Peter met the risen Christ.

• Circus of Maxentius: Marvel at one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient chariot-racing stadiums.

• St. Paul Outside the Walls: Visit one of the four major Papal Basilicas of Rome.

A Journey Through Early Christian History

The Mysteries of the Underground Your experience begins with a convenient hotel pickup in a climate-controlled luxury vehicle. Your first major stop is the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus (or St. Sebastian). Guided by an expert on-site, you will explore the vast network of tunnels where early Christians practiced their faith in secret and buried their dead. You’ll see ancient frescoes, cryptic symbols, and the "Little Vatican," where nine 3rd-century popes were laid to rest.

The Queen of Roads (Regina Viarum) Emerging from the depths, your private driver will take you along the Via Appia Antica, the first and most important road of the Roman Republic. You’ll stop at the Tomb of Caecilia Metella, an iconic fortress-like monument that has dominated the landscape for centuries. Walking here feels like a tangible connection to the legions, emperors, and pilgrims who once traveled this very path.

Legends and Engineering Marvels As you wind through the rustic Roman countryside, you’ll visit the Church of Domine Quo Vadis, famous for the footprint of Jesus, and the Villa of Maxentius, featuring an ancient circus larger than three football fields. Before returning to your hotel, your chauffeur will stop at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, a breathtaking masterpiece of gold mosaics and soaring columns that marks the burial site of the Apostle Paul.

Activity Details

• Duration: 3 Hours

• Pick-up: Included (Hotel or City Center accommodation)

• Language: English

• Private Driver: A professional chauffeur at your disposal for the entire duration.

• Catacombs Access: Entry tickets and a specialized guided group tour inside the galleries are included.

What’s Included

• Private Luxury Transportation (AC Vehicle)

• Professional English-Speaking Driver

• Onboard WiFi

• All Entry Tickets to the Catacombs

• Guided Group Tour inside the Catacombs

• Hotel Pickup & Drop-off