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.

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 Important note : Each golf cart has two rear-facing seats. To ensure fairness and comfort, seating is rotated every hour, so no couple remains in the rear seats for the entire duration of the tour.

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

Do you want to explore the legendary Appian Way without worrying about Roman traffic or public transport? Our Bike Shuttle together with the e-bike tour is the perfect solution for you! We will start from the heart of Rome, the Circus Maximus, and take you directly to the fascinating Catacombs. Let yourself be transported on a journey through time through the visit of these underground labyrinths, rich in history and mystery. Then you will jump on your bike and begin an unforgettable adventure along the Appian Way. You will pedal among ancient tombs, majestic aqueducts and golden fields, admiring landscapes that have inspired artists for centuries. Our expert guide will accompany you on this journey, telling you anecdotes and curiosities about the history of Rome and the Appian Way. Enjoy the tranquility of the Aqueduct Park whose imposing arches tell of the cutting-edge engineering feats of the ancient Romans. Book now the best adventure there is on the Appian Way!

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.

As a part of a group tour led by a expert guide, discover Castel Sant`Angelo. 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.

Start your experience with a 30-minute multimedia video: it will transport you to the iconic places of Rome, offering you a detailed view of what the city looked like during the Roman Empire. Next, you will be accompanied by the dedicated Touristation staff to the entrance of the Roman Forum: a place that tells the history of Rome through the centuries, once the vibrant center of the public, political, social, and religious life of the city. Continue your visit by heading to Palatine Hill, the site of the founding of ancient Rome and where the most important emperors and kings built magnificent palaces. Finish your Archaeological Park visit at the Colosseum (the entrance time is about two hours after your reservation time), one of the most famous monuments in the world, an eternal symbol of Rome and its glorious history. Feel free to join the city tour (Piazza Navona/Pantheon/Trevi Fountain) that departs daily from the Touristation Navona.

PLEASE NOTE SCAVI AREA WILL BE CLOSED FROM AUGUST 15 TO NOVEMBER 2, 2024 FOR MAINTENANCE. WE ACCEPT BOOKING FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER VISITS AND ALL 2015 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

San Giovanni Rotondo is famous all over the world as the native city of St. Pio (known as Padre Pio) of Pietrelcina, and as the city where the venerated monk worked his miracles. Pio was beatified in 2002.In the Capuchin Monastery Padre Pio received the stigmata in 1918, and there where all those supernatural events that led to his sainthood and canonization took place as well. It is a destination that the devout and tourists alike should make every effort to visit. The Church’s crypt also hosted, up until a few years ago, the tomb of St. Pio. The Sanctuary of the Archangel Michael, or San Michele, in the grotto dates from the 5th - 6th centuries and is the site where devotion to the Archangel Michael began. The original grotto of San Michele is said to have been consecrated by the archangel and is the only church not consecrated by human hands.

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. Admire the other ruins of the castle that was founded by the Roman emperor Hadrian and built to be his monumental tomb. Throughout the years, the building has also been used as the private residence of the pope, a treasury of the state, a prison, and a place of public executions.

Discover the incredible journey of Apostle Paul, who boldly spread the teachings of Christianity throughout the ancient world. Visit Mamertine Prison, where St. Paul and St. Peter were famously imprisoned. Your expert guide will share the stories of these early Christian martyrs, offering insights into their remarkable faith. Visit the Abbey of the Three Fountains, a peaceful and historic site that marks the location of St. Paul’s martyrdom. Explore St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of Rome's four major basilicas, is built over his tomb. Why Book This Tour? In-depth Historical & Spiritual Exploration: Delve into the life and legacy of St. Paul as you visit the key locations tied to his journey in Rome. Perfect for History Buffs & Pilgrims: Ideal for those interested in early Christian history, St. Paul’s influence or anyone seeking a meaningful journey through Rome. Embark on this unique St. Paul Walking Tour and immerse yourself in the incredible story of faith!

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.

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. Our pre booked ticket can skip the line. Our guide can show the Vatican Museums highlights and the Sistine Chapel with live explanation. Finally you are going to the St. Peter's Basilica. So, everything you are getting ready in this tour.