Rome Private Sightseeing and Catacombs Underground Guided Tour with Transfer

Meeting/Starting Point. Meeting point in Piazza San Clemente in front of the Basilica in San Clemente.

Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica. Starting, with a small group, from our travel agency, near the Colosseum, you will be comfortably transported on an air-conditioned vehicle, in one of the most interesting and visited places in Rome, the "catacombs" on the Via Appia Antica. Parco Archeologico dell'Appia AnticaKnown as the "Regina Viarum" (Queen of Roads), the Appian Way is one of the oldest and most important Roman roads. The Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica preserves this historic route and its surrounding countryside, dotted with ancient ruins, tombs, aqueducts, and Christian catacombs. Walking or driving along this road is like stepping back in time—immersed in Roman history and nature just outside the modern city.

Viale delle Terme di Caracalla. Along the route, you'll admire the majestic Baths of Caracalla, one of the grandest thermal complexes of ancient Rome. Built between 212 and 217 AD under the emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla, these monumental baths could accommodate thousands of Romans daily. Though now in ruins, they remain a symbol of imperial grandeur and engineering mastery. Over the centuries, they’ve inspired iconic structures around the world, from ancient basilicas to modern train stations. Among the treasures once housed here were masterpieces like the Farnese Hercules and the Farnese Bull.

Circus Maximus. You’ll also pass by the legendary Circus Maximus, the largest stadium of ancient Rome, nestled between the Aventine and Palatine hills. Once able to host over 150,000 spectators for thrilling chariot races and public games, it served as the blueprint for all Roman circuses throughout the Empire. Today, it remains an iconic open space in the heart of the city, rich in history and grandeur.

Aurelian Walls. Aurelian Walls – Rome’s Ancient FortificationBuilt between 271 and 275 AD under Emperor Aurelian, the Aurelian Walls were constructed to defend the city of Rome from external threats during a time of instability. Stretching over 19 kilometers, these massive brick fortifications once enclosed all seven hills of ancient Rome. With their impressive gates, towers, and bastions, the walls stand today as one of the most remarkable examples of Roman military architecture, offering a glimpse into the city’s strategic and imperial past.

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus. The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which once contained the tombs of several popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries. The catacomb forms part of an ancient funerary complex, the Complesso Callistiano, that occupies thirty hectares. The boundaries of this are the Via Appia Antica, the Via Ardeatina, and the Vicolo Delle Sette Chiese. The area of the catacomb proper is about fifteen hectares, and it goes down to five levels. A rough estimate puts the length of passageways at about twenty kilometers and the occupancy at about half a million bodies.

Cecilia Metella Mausoleum. Photo stop at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella – Enjoy a brief stop along the ancient Appian Way to admire and photograph one of Rome’s most impressive and best-preserved Roman tombs, a monumental 1st-century BC structure that once symbolized the power and prestige of an aristocratic Roman family.