Your experience begins underground, with a guided visit to the Catacombs of St Sebastian or Domitilla, depending on the day. These extensive tunnel networks were used as burial sites by early Christian communities. As you explore them, your guide will explain how they were built, how they functioned, and what they reveal about life in ancient Rome.
From there, you will continue to the Appian Way, one of the earliest and most important roads of the Roman Empire. Walking along this historic route, you will see tombs and ruins that once lined the road and learn how it played a key role in Rome’s expansion. You will also stop at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella for an exterior visit, where your guide will explain how elite Roman families used monuments to shape their legacy.
Your final stop is the Colosseum. Enter using a dedicated line for tour groups with pre-reserved access. As you explore inside with your guide, you will learn how the amphitheatre was used for public events, from gladiator fights to large-scale spectacles, and what it reveals about Roman society. By the end of the tour, you will not just have visited three important sites. You will understand how they connect and how they reflect different aspects of ancient Rome, from daily life and belief systems to power and public entertainment.
