Explore rural Italy and discover ancient Roman ruins on this 4.5- or 6- hour (6.5-hour on Wednesdays) Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts electric-assist bicycle tour. Cycle on the Ancient Appian Way with an electric-assist bike with your guide. Marvel at Roman ruins such as the Aurelian Walls, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella. Delve deep into the 2nd-century San Callisto or San Sebastiano catacombs (only in the 6-hour version of the tour) to learn of Roman burial traditions and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.
This tour comes in two variants: a shorter 4.5-hour version and a longer 6-hour one. The two variants are identical in itinerary but differ in their inclusions. For more info please check the Important info section.
Circus of Maxentius tours, things to do and tickets
$87.39*Per person
Catacombs and Appian way Tour
Duration: 3 hours
On this half-day tour of the catacombs outside Rome you will visit the Catacombs of San Callisto and learn why burial in this way became a necessity.
You will walk a part of the Via Appia Antica, the so-called ‘Appian Way’, one of Ancient Rome’s oldest and most important roads’ used for military expeditions and along which thousands of slaves were crucified during Spartacus’ revolt.
You will also see the Circus of Maxentius and one of Rome’s aqueducts, vital for providing enough water for the capital of an empire, learning about its complicated structure and construction.
You will walk a part of the Via Appia Antica, the so-called ‘Appian Way’, one of Ancient Rome’s oldest and most important roads’ used for military expeditions and along which thousands of slaves were crucified during Spartacus’ revolt.
You will also see the Circus of Maxentius and one of Rome’s aqueducts, vital for providing enough water for the capital of an empire, learning about its complicated structure and construction.
$71.91*Per person
Roman Catacombs Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Explore some of the rarest places to visit in Rome - the Catacombs and Roman countryside. This combination bus and walking tour takes you beyond the city walls and back in time to Ancient Rome.
This Rome sightseeing tour begins with a comfortable bus ride to the Roman countryside. Starting with the famous Catacombs of San Callisto and continuing on to Circus of Maxentius with an external visit to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. This beautiful day trip in Rome ends with a visit to the incredible Appian Way and Claudian Aqueduct. Truly unique destinations and a must-see on your Rome itinerary.
This Rome sightseeing tour begins with a comfortable bus ride to the Roman countryside. Starting with the famous Catacombs of San Callisto and continuing on to Circus of Maxentius with an external visit to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. This beautiful day trip in Rome ends with a visit to the incredible Appian Way and Claudian Aqueduct. Truly unique destinations and a must-see on your Rome itinerary.
$94.03*Per person
Appian Way and Caffarella Valley: Nature , Culture and Gastronomy
Duration: 5 hours
We have created an amazing experience to give the possibility to our guests to have a full immersion into the local life-style. By leading to discover Italian art, food and nature through the uncontaminated path of the Regional Park of Appia Antica
We will start by entering in the Caffarella Valley, one of the most beautiful green areas in the Capital. Here, we explore the park by visiting its interesting historical sites and by understanding its geo-morphological structure and it environmental features.
Then we reach the Appian Way, where we visit the Ruins of the Circus of Maxentius and the archeological site of Capo di Bove.
Coming back to our meeting point we choose our favorite place to stop in the shadow to enjoy a delicious meal with wine, cheese, salami and other finger food according to the Italian traditional Pic-nic style.
We will start by entering in the Caffarella Valley, one of the most beautiful green areas in the Capital. Here, we explore the park by visiting its interesting historical sites and by understanding its geo-morphological structure and it environmental features.
Then we reach the Appian Way, where we visit the Ruins of the Circus of Maxentius and the archeological site of Capo di Bove.
Coming back to our meeting point we choose our favorite place to stop in the shadow to enjoy a delicious meal with wine, cheese, salami and other finger food according to the Italian traditional Pic-nic style.
$94.98*Per person