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

GetYourGuide traveler

Flavia, our tour guide was great. A tour you must do in Rome

GetYourGuide customer Aug 09, 2026
dori

I was so good thanks a lot flavia

Tripadvisor customer Aug 08, 2026
Amalia

Nice informative tour by Antonella. The air conditioned bus was great in the heat. The catacombs were the best part.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 07, 2026
Pioneer02208070552

Superb Antonella was spectacular and explained with very clear english and respected different walk paces... recommend

Tripadvisor customer Aug 07, 2026
Patrick

Guide was the best !!! She really knew everything!!!

Tripadvisor customer Aug 07, 2026
Jodilyn

Stefano was a wonderful guide. He was very informative and clearly communicated so much history and culture during the tour. The tour was efficient and interesting.

Tripadvisor customer Aug 05, 2026

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