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Rome Via Appia Tour with Watercolor Session 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 31% in Rome

4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s ancient Appian Way, visit landmark ruins, and join artist Jessica Pintaldi for a beginner-friendly watercolor session.

About this tour

Follow the ancient Appian Way beyond Rome’s busy streets, where monumental tombs and the remains of imperial landmarks line one of the city’s most remarkable roads. This private tour pairs a journey through Roman history with a hands-on watercolor session led by artist Jessica Pintaldi.

Visit the Tomb of Cecilia Metella and the Villa of Maxentius, including its circus and the mausoleum built after the death of Maxentius’s son Romulus in 309 B.C. The route may also include the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, beneath the basilica of the same name. Transport and a guide are included, with pickup outside the Colosseum metro station. Entrance tickets are not included, and the tour notes a lunch stop at La Villetta on the Appian Way.

After exploring, settle in for a watercolor sketch session designed for beginners and adults alike. Discover the Appian Way through both its ancient stones and your own creative perspective on this Rome Via Appia tour.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient Appian Way and its remarkable ruins
  • Visit the Tomb of Cecilia Metella and Villa of Maxentius
  • See the Circus and Mausoleum of Romulus
  • Create a watercolor sketch with artist Jessica Pintaldi

What's included

Included

  • Transport
  • Tour guide service

Not included

  • Entrance tickets for tour sites: €10 per person; another listed price is €16 per person
  • Lunch at La Villetta restaurant on the Appian Way

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Important information

  • Meet your guide outside the Colosseum metro station for pickup with a private driver
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • The remaining time is for round-trip travel and time between attractions
  • The watercolor sketch session is suitable for beginners and adults

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 reviews. 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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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 31% in Rome means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Rome by this score.

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