Rome: Colosseum Appian Way and Catacombs Guided Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Go back in time with this combination Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Ancient Appian Way Catacombs guided tour. You’ll bypass any queues to better enjoy your experience and take advantage of a professional guide trained in art and archaeology.

Visit Rome’s most symbolic monument, learning about the amphitheater’s history and exploring the Colosseum’s first and second tiers for great views. You will then walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, visiting one of the most important archaeological areas in the world which features some of the Ancient Rome’s most evocative ruins. Along your path you’ll also explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century B.C., learning about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control.

Following your Colosseum tour you’ll take a small break, before returning to the tour office for an in-depth experience in one of the most exciting and visited places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. You’ll descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world, where you can admire ancient frescoes, inscription-rich crypts, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs. You’ll also discover the burial sites of famous people such as popes, martyrs, and according to legends, even some apostles.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Bypass the queue to avoid waiting to better enjoy your experience
Explore the Roman Forum and Colosseum’s first and second tiers for great views
Marvel at one of the most important archaeological areas in the world
Learn about the history of Ancient Rome with your guide
Catacombs Admire frescoes, crypts, mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs

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