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Rome Catacombs, Appian Way and Basilicas Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 48% in Rome

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Trace Rome’s ancient Appian Way, explore Christian catacombs with a guide, and visit historic basilicas with private transportation.

About this tour

Follow the stories of early Christians along the Appian Way, the ancient road known as the Queen of Roads. Dating to 312 BC, this historic route once carried Roman traders and soldiers and later became a resting place for wealthy families, with mausoleums lining the way.

On this private Rome Catacombs, Appian Way and Basilicas Tour, a private chauffeur takes you between the sites. Explore the catacombs with a professional guide and learn about the Christian martyrs whose remains became objects of veneration. Catacomb visits depend on opening days, and entry is organized in groups under Vatican regulations. Continue to Rome’s basilicas, where a professional guide brings their history to life. Entrance tickets to the catacombs and basilicas are included.

Choose your tour leader’s language at checkout, and enjoy private transportation with pickup and drop-off. Remember to cover your knees and shoulders for visits to the catacombs and churches. Book this Rome Catacombs, Appian Way and Basilicas Tour to connect the city’s ancient roads, underground history and sacred landmarks.

Highlights

  • Trace the ancient Appian Way, Rome’s historic road dating to 312 BC
  • Explore Christian catacombs with a professional guide
  • Visit Roman basilicas with a professional guide
  • Travel between sites with a private chauffeur

What's included

Included

  • Private tour leader; choose the language at checkout
  • Professional guide inside the catacombs
  • Private chauffeur and luxury transportation with pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide inside the basilicas
  • Catacombs entrance tickets, subject to opening days
  • Basilica entrance tickets

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Knees and shoulders must be covered at the catacombs and churches
  • Catacomb entry is organized in groups under Vatican regulations
  • People with claustrophobia may find the catacombs difficult
  • Security checks are required to enter major Roman basilicas
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  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available
  • Prams and strollers are suitable for infants and small children
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 48% in Rome means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Rome by this score.

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