Appian way Walking tour and Catacombs of Rome

from $94

Duration

2 hours

Type

Difficulty

Easy

Appian way Walking tour and Catacombs of Rome

Explore the lesser-known gems of Rome on our Via Appia and Catacombs of Rome Tour. This tour offers a unique glimpse into Christian Rome, with a visit to the ancient Catacombs of San Sebastian, and skip-the-line access included.

Begin your journey along the historic Via Appia, one of Rome’s oldest roads, where you’ll admire landmarks like the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Mausoleum of Romulus. The tour then takes you underground to the Catacombs of San Sebastian, where you’ll learn about the early Christians who worshiped and were buried there.

Step away from the busy city center and immerse yourself in the peaceful history of the Via Appia and the early Christian community. This tour is a unique and enriching experience that showcases a different side of Rome. Don’t miss out!

Inclusions

Exclusive Visit to the Catacombs of San Sebastian
Historic Walk Along the Via Appia with our local guide
Skip-the-Line Access

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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The Old Parliament Building

is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building.

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Old Colombo Dutch Hospital is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area

On 21 April 2019

Easter Sunday, the church was one in a series of targets of a string of suicide bomb blasts across Sri Lanka. At least 93 people were killed in the blast.

Step 4

Opened: 1749
Wolvendaal Church is located in Pettah, a neighbourhood of Colombo. It is one of the most important Dutch Colonial era buildings in Sri Lanka, and is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country.

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Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque known colloquially as the Samman Kottu Palli, Rathu Palliya, Red Masjid or the Red Mosque) is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city

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Pettah is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the City centre Fort. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the Pettah Market

Step 7

Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo

Hindu temple

the oldest in Colombo, known for its vibrant ceiling artwork & tucked-away locale.

Step 9

Beira Lake is a lake in the center of the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The lake is surrounded by many large businesses in the city. It initially occupied approximately 1.65 km² of land 100 years ago and this has since been reduced to 0.65 km² today due to various reasons.

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Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century

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Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. The temple is known for having a young elephant, Ganga, chained at the back, unable to walk, has no elephant company, and sways sideways. She has also been spotted crying by tourists

Viharamahadevi Park

is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park of the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu.

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The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo

Step 14

Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948.