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Rome Catacombs, Appian Way & Colosseum Tour with Private Transfer

Rome, Italyby Walks - Italy & Spain

  • 3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 18 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Explore a different side of Rome most tourists miss on this guided tour that combines underground history, ancient roads, and one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Visit the Catacombs of St. Sebastian or Domitilla, walk along the historic Appian Way, and enter the Colosseum with pre-reserved tickets that guarantee smooth access. With transportation included and an expert guide leading the way, this tour offers a well-organized and insightful way to experience key sites across the city.

What's included

  • Group of 18 max
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Colosseum Entrance Ticket (€18)
  • Private, air-conditioned transport
  • Entry to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla (depending on the day)
  • Headset (groups over 6 people)
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella (exterior)
  • Appian Way
  • Hotel pick-up / drop-off
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Catacombe Di Domitilla

    1.5 hours

    Begin your tour with a guided visit to one of Rome’s historic Catacombs, either St. Sebastian or Domitilla depending on the day. Explore a network of underground tunnels used as early Christian burial sites. Your guide will explain how these spaces were constructed, how they were used, and what they reveal about early Christian communities in Rome.

  2. 2

    Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

    30 min

    Continue to the Appian Way, one of the oldest roads of the Roman Empire. Walk along this historic route, where tombs and ruins line the path, and learn about its role in connecting Rome to the wider empire.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    Pass by

    Stop at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella for an exterior visit and discover how Roman families used monumental tombs to reflect status and legacy.

  4. 4

    Colosseum

    1.5 hours

    End your tour at the Colosseum, where you will enter using a dedicated line with pre-reserved tickets that guarantee smooth access into the monument. Inside, your guide will explain how the amphitheater was used for public events, including gladiator fights and large-scale spectacles, and what it reveals about Roman society.

Meeting and pickup

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in front of the Piramide metro station, located across from Piazzale Ostiense.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Due to the tight nature of the catacombs, those with claustrophobia may want to consider another tour.
  • 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.
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  • The Colosseum may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour.
  • Due to the religious nature of the catacombs, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before enter.
  • Please note, the tour visits the catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla (depending on the day).
  • Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosse Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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