Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica tours, things to do and tickets

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.

Swap the hustle and bustle of the big city for a day in the countryside in this fantastic 4-hour electric bike tour. Your route is Via Appia (Appia Antica), one of the most important access roads of the city of the Roman Empire. Follow your local guide through imposing Aqueducts, and other landmarks such as Catacombs of San Callisto, Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella, Quo Vadis and cross the Regional Park of Appia Antica. Furthermore, you decide whether to have access to one of the Catacombs on the Appia Antica or to the Roman Aqueducts by selecting the correct options during the booking.

ATTENTION: On request we provide FREE Baby Seats up to 20 kg, while it is possible to ride our e-bikes with a minimum height of 140 cm.

Forget the hustle and bustle of Rome city centre for a day and enjoy the peace, tranquillity and fresh air of Via Appia Antica, the Queen of Roads.

Hop on a FULL SUSPENSION electric mountain bike to discover Rome’s greenest region in an easy, efficient and original way.
Ride along the original cobblestones of via Appia Antica, the road that had a pivotal role in what was later to become the Roman Empire.
Visit historic landmarks such as the Aurelian walls and the Villa of Massenzio, forgetting the traffic of the city center.
Ride along the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the ancient Roman water lines of the Parco degli Acquedotti.
Enjoy a grilled lunch in the park of a water spring beloved by modern day Romans.

Take a Vespa tour on the ancient Via Appia, the most famous of roads leading to Rome, that once connected the capital to the Port of Brindisi in southeastern Italy. You will be amazed by the amount of history that lies under and around the 2,000 year old cobblestone. The road’s initial stretch is lined with the great monuments and ancient tombs of patrician Roman families. It was along the Appian Way that an escaping Peter encountered the vision of Christ. On this road Spartacus was crucified along with his army.

We will start the amazing trip visiting the door and the museum of Saint Sebastian, taking a stroll in the Scipion's park then we will pass through many catacombs as the famous saint sebastian, Then we continues to the antique tomb of Cecilia Metella and the villa of the Quintiles brothers, and finally we will reach the aqueduct park. We will make the experience of the roman landscape depicted from the artists of the past.

Are you looking for an alternative way to get to know Appian Way? Explore the ancient highway of the Roman empire in an original way through our Oil & Food tastings bike tour.
Discover the historic olive grove that embraces the Azienda Agricola Regina Viarum on an e-bike. Escape the noise of the city and relax with a breathtaking view of ancient Roman ruins, with the calming breeze blows through your hair. After the tour is finished, enjoy wine and oil. Grab your helmet and follow your guide through extraordinary aqueducts, landmarks such as the Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella. Cross the Appian Way Regional Park until you reach the reserve, where you will begin to delight your palate with excellent wine and oil accompanied by local food tastings. Begin your visit to the reserve in the historic olive grove, passing through the organic vegetable garden, up to the garden of the farmhouse. Here, taste a glass of wine and local oil, accompanied by local specialties.

The catacombs and the Appia Antica park are wonderful places that deserve to be visited when you come to Rome, arriving in these fantastic places can be difficult as they are far from the city center, our tour make simple, fun and accessible to all the Roman catacombs!
In our tour we will pick you up directly at the hotel and drive to the catacombs, the driver on the way to the catacombs will tell you all the details of the things we will see.
Arriving at the catacombs, a second specialized On-site guide will take you on a 45-minute visit of the underground, after which we will go to see the Better preserved mausoleom of the Appian Way "the Cecilia metella's tumb" which marbles were used for Building the Trevi fountain, then we will enter inside the suburban villa of the emperor Massenzio the last emperor that lived in the city of rome. And we Will see the second biggest chariots races stadium in Rome.
At the end of the tour we will take you back to your hotel or wherever you prefer.

This is a unique tour since you will explore one of the most remarkable Roman road , the Appian way with its splendid ruins and enjoy a watercolor session with the teacher Jessica Pintaldi. We will visit the tomb of Cecilia Metella and the splendid Villa of Massenzio, together with the Circus and the Mausoleum built after the premature death in 309 B.C of his son Romulus. We will reach finally either the Saint Callixtus catacombs, lying below the Basilica of the same name. At the end of the tour will follow a watercolor session conducted by the watercolorist Jessica Pintaldi. The watercolor sketch session is available both for beginners and adults.

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.

An essential part of your Rome itinerary. Take a break from Rome’s crowded, busy center and explore the beautiful outdoors of the Italian countryside. The 3 hours itinerary tour will include: the Catacombs of San Callisto, Appian Way, the ancient structures of Circus Maxentius, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella (only from outside), the Claudian Aqueduct.

Discover Rome's ancient Appian Way and explore the Roman underground on this private e-bike tour. See landmarks like the Basilica of San Sebastiano Fuori le Mura and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella.

Explore one of the unique underground Christian Catacombs of Rome:
• or St. Callixtus
• or St. Sebastian
• or St. Domitilla
After the Catacombs you will visit the Ancient Appian Way and Cecilia Metella Mausoleum. 
Licensed tour guide and tickets included.
Private or Shared Tour available options.

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked)
• Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Visit the most important sites of the Appia Antica on a 3-hour private golf cart tour with a guide.Ride to all the main historical monuments, including the Tomb of Cecilia Metella and Quintili's Villa

Discover the historical, archaeological and naturalistic attractions of Appia Antica Regional Park on a private golf cart tour. Explore archaeological sites like Circo e Villa di Massenzio and Villa Capo di Bove. Also see the outside of the Tomba di Cecilia Metella, Catacombe S. Callisto. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and can accommodate groups of up to 4 people.

Cross Porta San Sebastiano to get to the oldest road in the world. Discover the Villa of Maxentius and its beautiful Natural Park. Visit the catacombs of St. Callixtus and the majestic Mausoleum of Caecilia Metella and imposing tomb of the first-century B.C. embedded in a medieval fortress.

A must-do for nature and history lovers alike!
On our Appian Way Tour you’ll take a spectacular walk through the most important road of ancient Rome, nowadays part of the largest natural-archaeological park in Italy!
The Via Appia used to connect Rome to the ancient Port of Brindisi in Apulia, strategic hub of the Roman Empire.
And along the way you can see the stunning ancient Roman monuments, mausoleums and villas and timeless landmarks of early-Christian history.