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Underground Rome Catacombs on Appian Way
Duration of
3
hours
Private Tours
09:30 | 15:00
Skip the line
Daily except Tuesday
Arabic
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Explore the historic Appian Way, the ancient "freeway" once traversed by Roman merchants and soldiers venturing to the farthest corners of the Empire. Along this iconic road lies one of the most poignant sites of early Christian history—the Catacombs, an underground labyrinth where the first Christians were laid to rest, offering a glimpse into their faith and perseverance. To complete your journey, you may choose to visit either St. John Lateran, the former seat of the Papacy and a symbol of ecclesiastical authority, or the majestic Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, Rome's largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, renowned for its stunning mosaics.
This 3-hour guided experience in Rome is available daily except tuesday in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Book your spot today with Exploro Tours and let our expert local guides bring history, art and culture to life before your eyes.
What's included
Skip-the-line Tickets
What is not included
Optional gratuities
Program and itineries
Appian Way
Drive along the historic Appian Way with stops at viewpoints along one of the ancient world's most important roads.
Catacombs Visit
Skip the line and enter one selected Catacomb to explore underground passages, burial chambers, and early Christian symbols and frescoes.
Major Basilica Visit
Continue to St. John Lateran or Santa Maria Maggiore, focusing on the main highlights and stunning mosaics.
Meeting and drop-off point
Meeting point at your Hotel
What to bring?
PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS BRING THEIR ID
What To Remember
The tour guide will meet you at the start time and location and will wait for a maximum of 30 minutes. Missed tours cannot be refunded.
Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended since this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
Dress code is required at religious sites: knees and shoulders must be covered.
Scheduled entrances to specific attractions are time-sensitive and subject to capacity limitations. In the event of late arrival, the tour provider assumes no responsibility for the loss of timed-entry tickets.
PLEASE HAVE ALL PARTICIPANTS BRING THEIR ID, AND HAVE THAT MATCH THE NAMES PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE BOOKING.
Daniel
March 1, 2024
Incredible Florence day tour, guide shared lots of history, overall fantastic.
Fiona W
March 1, 2024
Driver picked us up for Amalfi coast tour, breathtaking views and professional service.
Katherine
April 1, 2024
Private tour of Rome at night was magical, city views were spectacular.
Luis F
April 1, 2024
Great experience visiting Pisa, guide very friendly and engaging.
Paul T
March 1, 2024
Family tour of Vatican museums was smooth and enjoyable, kids loved the guide.
Emma S
April 1, 2024
Pompeii day trip was outstanding, driver was safe and guide extremely knowledgeable.
TravelGuy89
May 1, 2024
Great Vatican morning tour, skipped lines, guide answered all questions perfectly.
Sarah L
May 1, 2024
Private driver to Tivoli and Hadrian’s Villa, smooth experience and excellent explanations.
derek R
June 1, 2024
Florence to Pisa private tour, luxury vehicle pickup, excellent driver and guide, great lunch, wonderful trip.
Jennifer
May 1, 2024
Fantastic tour of Rome with knowledgeable guide; saw all major sights efficiently.
Roberto
May 1, 2024
Amazing Colosseum experience, guide brought history to life, very well organized.
Nancy W
July 6, 2024
Private Vatican tour with grandson, guide Marlene kept 9-year-old engaged, informative and enjoyable.
Rebecca H
June 23, 2024
Family Vatican tour with guide Silvia, very detailed, kind, funny, knowledgeable, great experience.
gorkaojinaga
July 16, 2024
Punctual and friendly driver, attentive guide with precise explanations, excellent experience.
Voyager579
April 14, 2025
Best tour agency in Rome, top-notch guides, excellent customer service, many tour options beyond what’s listed on TripAdvisor.
MerlynM
July 13, 2025
Best Vatican experience. Mobility-impaired person in group, no waits, shortcuts, guide was patient and terrific.
Mary H
June 8, 2025
Wonderful guide, skipped many lines, highly recommend, second time visiting and learned new things.
gorkaojinaga
July 18, 2024
Great explanations in Spanish, attentive guide, immersive experience in Imperial Rome.
Bikinigirlhawaii
July 19, 2024
Perfect drive and Vatican tour, great driver and guide Sonya, private experience far better than big groups.
trotteringflower
April 24, 2025
Amazing tour skipping long lines, guide Valentina was fun and excellent, company provided complimentary Colosseum tickets after miscommunication.
Doug Charles
My family was fortunate enough to tour the Roman Forum and Colosseum with Luisa. I
Mohammad Pourshams
July 16, 2025
Pasqualino Was fantastic !!!!We and our two younger kids enjoyed the tour.
Neil Armstrong
June 17, 2025
We spent a wonderful afternoon with Letizia on a tour of the Colosseum, The Palantino and The Forum.
Maryann Jimenez
July 8, 2025
Letizia gave the most amazing tour. It was informative and efficient given the crowds.
Leanne Stone
June 9, 2025
Worth having a private tour to save lining up. Sylvia was a great tour guide who shared the wonderful history of the Vatican
clint thwing
September 8, 2025
Incredible tour. From the moment Peter picked us up at the hotel to meeting our guide Linda.
Marlene Gabriella COSSIO LIMPIAS
August 10, 2025
Pascualino is a highly recommended tour guide.
Eileen Co
February 10, 2025
What a wonderful and informative tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and museums.
Lynda Markle
September 16, 2024
Our guide Cortanza was fantastic! She loves what she does and it shows!
Andrew Hill
October 15, 2024
Our tour of the Vatican was excellent! Our tour guide Letizia was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and she defintely added extra value to our experience.
Sydney McKee
August 12, 2025
My family and I went on a wonderful Vatican tour with Letizia. She was incredibly knowledgeable on the artwork and the history of the Vatican
Aidan Ryan
July 15, 2025
The tour was just for me and my 80 year old mother in a wheelchair. Our tour guide Valentina was informative, fun and had a passion for history.
Sydney McKee
April 8, 2025
My family and I went on a wonderful Vatican tour with Letizia. She was incredibly knowledgeable on the artwork and the history of the Vatican.
Victoria Pomeroy
September 18, 2024
Our guide was absolutely fabulous! She provided so much knowledge, history and passion regarding the Vatican and Basilica! We highly recommend!
Mike Collins
May 8, 2025
Wonderful experience to tour the Vatican . Sonja is very knowledgeable and knows how to avoid the lines ! An amazing time
Joanie Barr
August 13, 2025
We had the most incredible private tour of the Vatican Museum, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel with Exploro Tours.
Victoria Pomeroy
October 13, 2025
Our guide was absolutely fabulous! She provided so much knowledge, history and passion regarding the Vatican and Basilica! We highly recommend!
