Escape central Rome for three hours along the Appian Way—drive in a golf cart to the Catacombs of San Callisto, the Villa of Maxentius and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella. Expect cool underground corridors, volcanic stone roads and compact, history-packed stops.
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You pull away from a city of marble and traffic into a greener, quieter Rome where the road itself remembers soldiers and emperors. The golf cart hums along the Appian Way’s ancient basalt, pines casting striping shadows as the guide points out mile markers and lonely tombs.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most travelers; involves short walks and some steps underground but most time seated in a golf cart.
Wildlife
History
The Appian Way was begun in 312 BCE by Appius Claudius Caecus as a paved military and commercial road; many tombs and villas along it later reused materials for imperial projects.
Conservation
Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica protects archaeological sites and habitats—stay on designated paths, avoid touching frescoes or masonry, and carry out trash to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the 3-Hour Catacumbs and Appian Way Park Guided Tour in Golf Car Pickup today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Modest dress for catacombs
Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees—some on-site rules require respectful dress for burial chambers.
Sturdy shoes
Closed, grippy shoes help on uneven steps and basalt paving; sandals are not ideal in the catacombs.
Bring water and sun protection
The cart shortens walks but the Appian Way is exposed; carry water and a sun hat in summer.
Follow guide instructions underground
Ceilings are low and floors uneven—use handrails where provided and avoid touching wall surfaces.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Protects feet on cobbled basalt and uneven catacomb steps.
Light daypack
Carries water, camera, and layers while keeping hands free.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Appian Way sections are open and exposed—essential in hot months.
summer
Light rain jacket
Short showers can happen in spring and fall; a packable shell keeps you comfortable.
spring