Rome
3.25 hours
Varies
1–6

Highlights

  • Private Tour with Expert Local Guide – A storyteller just for your group, ready to adapt the pace and deepen the experience based on your interests.
  • Access to One of Rome's Catacombs – Walk through underground tunnels in one of Rome's oldest and best preserved catacombs.
  • Walk the Legendary Appian Way – Tread the same ancient road as Romans with insight from your guide along the way.
  • See Rome’s Towering Aqueducts Up Close – Marvel at these ancient engineering marvels with your guide revealing their genius.
  • Private, Air-Conditioned Transport – Relax between sites with seamless, comfortable transportation throughout the tour.

Tour description

Walk Rome’s Most Storied Road Far from the Crowds

Your journey begins in central Rome where you'll board a private vehicle taking you away from the bustle of the modern city to the Appian Way, one of the oldest roads in the world. This historic route once linked Rome to the distant edges of its empire. As you stroll its timeworn cobblestones, your guide brings the road to life and point out sites along the way such as the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella.

Marvel at the Mastery of Roman Engineering

Next, you’ll come face to face with one of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements: its aqueducts. These vast structures once carried water across miles of countryside into the heart of the city. You'll stand beneath their massive arches as your guide shares how this network sustained an empire.

Descend into the Catacombs with a Personal Guide

For a truly unforgettable finale, you’ll descend into the either Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla. In the quiet of the underground, your guide will lead you through ancient passageways decorated with frescoes, inscriptions, and burial chambers. They'll introduce you to the early Christians who once sought refuge here, giving you the context to appreciate this haunting and beautiful site.

Why Book a Private Tour

On this private experience, you’ll leave behind the crowds of central Rome and descend into a hidden world of tombs, aqueducts, and underground mysteries. Throughout your journey, private, air-conditioned transport ensures a seamless experience letting you relax between sites while your guide dives deeper into the stories that shaped them. Whether you’re a history lover or just want to get away from the crowds, this tour offers the personal attention and access to connect with Rome’s lesser-known wonders in a way few others ever do.

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Latest guest reviews

Juliette

Very interesting tour of the catacombs, aqueducts and appian way.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 23, 2026
Michael

Sylvia took us on this tour. She was fantastic and so was the tour. Very interesting and unique experience. Highly recomended.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 23, 2026
Cameron

Great tour with tons of interesting history and info. Silvia was very nice Abe knowledgeable.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 23, 2026
Katherine

Sylvia was truly an amazing and enthusiastic tour guide. Very nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 23, 2026
Wesley

Alex was awesome. Very informative and answered any questions that were raised. You can tell he is passionate about his job.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 22, 2026
Derek

Excellent tour. Guide Alex was very nice and informational.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 22, 2026

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