Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica tours, things to do and tickets

Explore rural Italy and discover ancient Roman ruins on this 4- or 6- hour Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts electric-assist bicycle tour. Cycle on the Ancient Appian Way with an electric-assist bike with your guide. Marvel at Roman ruins such as the Aurelian Walls, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella. Delve deep into the 2nd-century San Callisto or San Sebastiano catacombs (only in the 6-hour version of the tour) to learn of Roman burial traditions and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

This tour comes in two variants: a shorter 4-hour version and a longer 6-hour one. The two variants are identical in itinerary but differ in their inclusions. For more info please check the Important info section.

Pedal on The Appian Way the queen of the long roads, with a full suspension E-mountain bike or a conformable E-bike!

Today the Appian Way is a magnificent Natural Park, rich of monuments and treasures, an oasis of tranquility and relaxation, discover it!

We will start with a stop to visit the mysterious Catacombs and we will follow the Appian Way passing by ruins as the Villa of Maxentius and the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella.

Then we will discover the Park of the Aqueducts and its wonderful remnants…A spectacular atmosphere in one of the most beautiful park in Rome!!!

Next stop to taste typical roman dishes and relax in nature in the heart of the Eternal City before departing for one last immersion in nature.

The Pantheon is inseparably tied to Rome, and no visit to the city would be complete without a visit to this impressive monument. The beauty of the Pantheon is undeniable. French writer Stendahl even described it as “the most beautiful relic of ancient Rome, a temple so well preserved that it appears as the Romans must have seen it in their times.” Explore the historic structure on a Pantheon walking tour, available in four languages. Admire the largest unsupported dome in the world and explore the famous Raphael’s tomb.

Learn how a Roman temple became the last resting place for artists and royalty. Admire the impressive dome and its oculus and explore the famous tombs. Explore the history and lesser-known facts about the best-preserved monument from Ancient Rome on a one-hour guided tour of the Pantheon. Learn how the basilica has represented the expression of the glory of Rome for over 2,000 years.

Swap the hustle and bustle of the big city for a day in the countryside in this fantastic 4-hour electric bike tour. Your route is Via Appia (Appia Antica), one of the most important access roads of the city of the Roman Empire. Follow your local guide through imposing Aqueducts, and other landmarks such as Catacombs of San Callisto, Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella, Quo Vadis and cross the Regional Park of Appia Antica. Furthermore, you decide whether to have access to one of the Catacombs on the Appia Antica or to the Roman Aqueducts by selecting the correct options during the booking.

ATTENTION: On request we provide FREE Baby Seats up to 20 kg, while it is possible to ride our e-bikes with a minimum height of 140 cm.

As a part of a small group led by a expert guide, you can skip the long lines to the Castel Sant`Angelo and start a 2-hour tour. Begin the adventure from the famous Castle, founded by the Emperor Hadrian that was transformed into his monumental tomb. The historical building was used by the Popes as a private residence, a treasure of the State, a prision and a place of public executions throughout the years. In just 2 hours , you`ll get a chance to discover the rich history of the Castle and its magnificent architectures and paintings. The guide will show you the place of burial of the late Emperor, the Pope's appartments and the treasure room. Admire the beautiful scuptures of the Angels along the so called, Ponte Sant`Angelo, also known as the Bridge of Angels. End your incredible experience with a panoramic view from the Castle's terrace where you can take pictures of the splendid city.

The time selected of your booking refers to the timing at the Touristation office, Piazza D'Ara Coeli 16.
Get preliminary information from a multimedia video at the office:
start your experience at the activity provider's office, where you'll pick up all your experience tickets and enjoy a multimedia video about ancient Rome.
See the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar
Continue your visit with the Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome, and the settlement of the most important houses of emperors and kings.
At the end, step inside one of the world's most famous monuments: the Colosseum.
The entrance to the Colosseum will be approximately 2 hours after the meeting point time.
Complete your experience with a english guided tour of the most important sites in Rome — ideal for introducing you to the history of the city.

Please note the experience includes:
18€ entry ticket with reservation + ancillary services

PLEASE NOTE SCAVI AREA WILL BE CLOSED FROM AUGUST 15 TO NOVEMBER 2, 2024

The most exclusive Vatican tour to a restricted area of Vatican City with fewer than 100 permits granted per day. Vatican necropolis with the tomb of St. Peter's is the best-preserved ancient cemetery in Rome with artefacts, frescoes and bas-reliefs taking the visitor back to times of imperial Rome and early Christian persecutions. Tour includes guided visit of the excavations area as well as St. Peter's Basilica.
Important note: (1) You need to be at least 16 years old to be granted access to the excavations area. (2) We reserve the right to change the order of sights visited due to religious functions in St. Peters ( Scavi tour and St. Peter's Basiica tour or vice versa). (3) Due to extremly high demand and very limitd availability we accept maximum 2 guests per booking

Forget the fatigue of walking all day and hop aboard one of our Golf Carts for an exciting ride through Rome! Let us drive you around the city in comfort, showing you all the sites. With two departures times every day (morning and evening) and a tour guide at your disposal, you can really make the most out of your day in Rome in this semi-private group tour.

Highlights:
- Spanish Steps
- People Square
- Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Gianicolo Hill
- Fontana Acqua Paola
- Trastevere drive by
- Navona Square
- Venice Square and Victor Emanuel II Monument & Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Experience the Castel Sant’ Angelo at your own pace with an e-ticket and a captivating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Receive your ticket by email, download the app and the audio tour on your phone, prior to your visit, and travel back in time to experience the glory of Emperor Hadrian’s cylindrical Mausoleum. Known as Hadrian's Tomb, the Castel Sant'Angelo is a fortress located on the right bank of the Tiber, a short distance from the Vatican City.

Put on your headphones and explore the Hadrian’s cylindrical tomb, the luxurious Sala Paolina, through the power of storytelling and learn historical information and uncommon stories and anecdotes from the ancient times. Tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief original stories that will make your visit both engaging and informative. The audio tour can be used repeatedly and anytime, before or after your visit.

During this Golf Cart Tour you will visit:

Colosseum Drive by and stop from outside
Palatine hill drive by
Circus Maximus drive by
Aventine hill
Piazza Albania and servian walls drive by
Piramid of Casius Cestius drive by
Tiberian island and Tiber river drive by
Trastevere neighborhood drive by
Paola Water Fountain
Janiculum Hill
Saint Petres square drive by and 10 min stop
Castel Sant Angelo drive by
Navona Square
Sanctuary of the cats (Largo Argentina)
Piazza dell Minerva (Square of the Elephant)
Pantheon
Venice plaza
Column of Trajan (Trajan's Column)
Trevi Fountain (Trevi Fountain)
Spanish Steps (Spanish Steps)
People Square
Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus
Italian Parliament drive by
Via del Pie del Marmo 19 end of the tour point.(pantheon area)

What's included:
Headsets for your comfort
Bottle of cold water
Drinks
English speaking driver guide

What's not included:
Pickup / Drop-off at Hotel
Gratuities (Tip to Guide/Driver)

Located on the right bank of the Tiber and a short distance from the Vatican City, the Castel Sant'Angel is a fortress. Overlook the Tiber from this iconic mausoleum-turned-museum. Admire the beautiful angel sculptures along the Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge, also known as the Bridge of Angels.

Start your trip into centuries of history from Hadrian's Tomb, a mausoleum for himself and his family to a military building. Admire the extensive collection of ancient weapons and armors. Look at the guns inside the fortified walls.
Visit the Papal Residence in the upper part of the castle. Find out the different rooms, decorated with perfectly preserved frescoes from the Renaissance period.

You can enrich your experience with:
- skip the line for Pantheon
- entrance to St. Peter's Basilica and Dome with audioguide

Pre-book the tickets without having to wait for long lines. Uncover the truth that lies across the walls of the museum, located on the right bank of the river, Tiber, near the Vatican City.

Admire the stones, marbles and artefacts that narrate the transformation that have happened over the centuries. It was a monumental tomb, a fortress in the medieval ages and it became a defensive post for barbarian invasions.

A must see to all visitors, walk through the 5 floors of the museum heading towards a spiral ramp, admire the cells, including relics, rooms served as a Papal residence and chamber of ashes where you can marvel the remains of Roman successors and frescoes preserved perfectly.

End this wonderful trip on the roof of the Castle’s astonishing terrace of Angel and have a picturesque view of the whole city, a great place to take pictures and admire the sunset. From a spectacular view on top, be prepared to spot the Vatican City , the Tiber river and the famous, Bridge of Angels.

Join us on the exploration of one of the eternal city's most characteristic attraction. So leave your guidebook at home and follow us through the history of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Tomb of the Roman emperor Hadrian, also called Hadrian's mole.

Discover the ancient legend of Archangel Michael appeared atop the mausoleum, sheathing his sword as a sign of the end of the plague of 590, thus lending the castle its present name.

Feast your eyes in front of the magnificence on the frescoes, Papal apartments, and corridors of the castle and admire sculptures of angels by Bernini, Raggi and Morelli

Discover the secrets of Rome's underground and explore the largest catacombs in Rome with an expert guide.

Descend into the large complex of underground tunnels that make up the catacombs of Domitila. Hear the stories behind the earliest Christian rites and rituals and marvel at ancient artworks.

We will explore several parts of the catacombs learning about death in ancient Rome and see crypts with pagan and Christian decorative themes including the tomb of Diogenes, a grave digger who created the endless corridors of graves.

Skip the line to Castel Sant'Angelo and step back into the drama of Rome's history. And, get amazing rooftop views of the Eternal City.
The castle is not only a national museum but also one of a kind monument built almost 2000 years ago. A majestic building, a monument, an archaeological site and a museum are the various faces of the Castel Sant'Angelo. With a rich history behind, from tomb to fortress, from prison to papal residence, you will definitely have a fascinating once in a lifetime experience.

Take a Vespa tour on the ancient Via Appia, the most famous of roads leading to Rome, that once connected the capital to the Port of Brindisi in southeastern Italy. You will be amazed by the amount of history that lies under and around the 2,000 year old cobblestone. The road’s initial stretch is lined with the great monuments and ancient tombs of patrician Roman families. It was along the Appian Way that an escaping Peter encountered the vision of Christ. On this road Spartacus was crucified along with his army.

We will start the amazing trip visiting the door and the museum of Saint Sebastian, taking a stroll in the Scipion's park then we will pass through many catacombs as the famous saint sebastian, Then we continues to the antique tomb of Cecilia Metella and the villa of the Quintiles brothers, and finally we will reach the aqueduct park. We will make the experience of the roman landscape depicted from the artists of the past.

The Museums are housed in the Historical Papal Palace, where such artists as Michelangelo and Raphael lived and worked, inspired by the classical art collection.
We have the chance to visit the Gallery of Statues and Cabinet of Masks exclusively for you with a special ticket, far from the crowd. Along the awesome Upper Galleries we see: grand tapestries woven in the Renaissance for the Sistine Chapel; maps of the regions of Italy masterfully painted on the walls in the 16 th century. We see the Raphael Rooms, the halls frescoed by the artist and his workshop in the private apartment of Pope Giulius II. We reach The Sistine Chapel, inside is the masterpiece of Michelangelo: the Last Judgment.
From here we will go to Saint Peter Basilica, built above the tomb of Saint Peter first Pope in history. The most important artists in history worked in the largest church in the world. The skip the line tickets will be paied in cash at the guide. Let's go!

The VATICAN MUSEUMS is one of the oldest, largest and busiest museum in the world. Different collections of arts, cultures, histories, heritages, costumes and religions made this Museums popular. Where Michelangelo's frescoes in Sistine Chapel - the 'Creation of Adam' and the 'Last Judgement', Rafael's painting the 'School of Athens'; Greek sculpture the 'Laocoon', Egyptian 'Mummy', Nero's bath tub, Bronze statue of Hercules, Etruscan collections are marvelous.

On the other hand, St. Peter's Basilica Church is the biggest church in the world. Where Michelangelo's 'La Pieta'; the 'Dome' St. Peter's Bronze Statue, the tomb of St. John Paul II and the holy door are mind blowing.

Our pre booked ticket can skip the line. Our guide will show the Vatican Museums highlights and the Sistine Chapel with live explanation. Finally you will get privilege entrance to the St. Peter's Basilica.

Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul to discover his life!
A citizen of Rome, Apostle Paul requested to be brought back upon being falsely accused at the Temple of Jerusalem. Step inside the Mamertine Prison near the Roman forum, Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul were both imprisoned here and many of the prisoners were baptized and converted during their time inside.
Visit the Church of Santa Maria in Via Lata to see the undergrounds and the roman rooms where Sant Paul lived for two years during his imprisonment.
End with the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, the tomb of the Saint is located in this magnificent basilica.

Choose the option with 4 hours private tour to visit the Abbey of the Three Fountains. During his second time as a prisoner in Rome, Saint Paul was martyred, as his head bounced three times on the floor three outflows of water miraculously sprung. Their miraculous water used to be collected by people until pollution forced them to close the springs.

The Museum of Villa Giulia was born in 1889 on the initiative of Felice Barnabei (1842-1922), archaeologist and political Italian, based on a coherent program of archaeological explorations.

The new concrete prospects generated by the impending enlargement of the Museum of Villa Giulia are illustrated in the panels to the right of the entrance and modern windows with windows that open out on the Villa Poniatowski to accommodate an extensive review of materials recently acquired.

It is mostly fine ceramics of different age and production, sometimes real masterpieces, stolen by tomb robbers, they have been returned from major museums and private collectors in the United States as a result of a complex operation promoted by Italy. Alongside these include other important objects from seizures ordered by the judiciary as a result of brilliant operation conducted by the Police Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage.