Catacombs and Rome Highlights Private Tour

Rome Trip Overview

Ready to make your day in the city a fun experience for the whole family? Begin by seeing the National Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Piazza Venezia. At the back of the monument lies the Ancient Roman area of the city, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum.

Then it will be time to drive by the Baths of Caracalla until you reach the glorious Pantheon, where you will have time to explore the square and enter the site to marvel at the inlaid marble floors and beautiful statues.

Walk around Piazza Navona with its stunning monumental fountains and climb the stairs at the Spanish Steps for a view of the lively square below before you head to Trevi Fountain to toss a coin in for good luck and a safe return to Rome.

There will be also time for a traditional Italian lunch before moving on to the Appian Way area where you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the underground catacombs with a guided tour offered by the Catacomb staff, before returning to your hotel in the city.

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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Ready to make your day in the city a fun experience for the whole family? Begin by seeing the National Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Piazza Venezia. At the back of the monument lies the Ancient Roman area of the city, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum.

Then it will be time to drive by the Baths of Caracalla until you reach the glorious Pantheon, where you will have time to explore the square and enter the site to marvel at the inlaid marble floors and beautiful statues.

Walk around Piazza Navona with its stunning monumental fountains and climb the stairs at the Spanish Steps for a view of the lively square below before you head to Trevi Fountain to toss a coin in for good luck and a safe return to Rome.

There will be also time for a traditional Italian lunch before moving on to the Appian Way area where you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the underground catacombs with a guided tour offered by the Catacomb staff, before returning to your hotel in the city.
Stop At: Piazza Venezia, 00187 Rome Italy

Be amazed by the colossal white marble monument where the eternal flame always shines to pay respect to the unknown soldiers who fell during the war. Two soldiers guard it day and night to ensure it never goes out.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

Marvel at the size of the largest political and commercial hub of the Ancient Roman Empire, as you drive by the ruins of grandiose temples, basilicas, and public spaces leading to the Colosseum.

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Walk around the most thrilling attraction in Rome, which was the heart of entertainment in ancient Roman times, where grand spectacles were staged for the citizens’ amusement: the gladiator fights and the mock sea battles. Choose the upgraded option to include tickets and a licensed guide inside!

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Via Appia Antica, Via Appia, Rome Italy

See the most important road of Ancient Rome, which was essential in transporting troops and goods in and out of Rome. Today, part of a splendid national archeological park.

Stop At: Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome Italy

Step inside the most ancient building in Rome to marvel at the “Oculus” in the center of the dome and the opulence of the marbles and the exquisite details of the statues all around you.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy

Rome is for real an open-air museum, as testified by this awesome square where you can admire the best example of Baroque art in its exquisite fountains. Why not enjoy a nice gelato as you stroll around the piazza?

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, 00187 Rome Italy

Climb the 138 steps that lead to the church of Trinità dei Monti for a spectacular view of the square below, or just walk around the square to enjoy one of the most acclaimed spots in the Eternal City.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome Italy

Time to throw your coin in the Trevi Fountain for good luck and a safe return to Rome, but you need to do it right! Turn your back to the fountain, hold the coin in your right hand and toss it over your left shoulder!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome Italy

Ancient Roman law prohibited the burial of the deceased inside the city walls, so they were built along the Appian Way, which was outside the walls. They are a network of passageways that can stretch for over 15 miles underground, so visiting them is only permitted with the aid of a catacomb guide provided by the site.

Duration: 1 hour



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