Underground Rome and Appian Way Tour
Underground Rome and Appian Way Tour
Underneath Rome lies yet another city…
This tour gives you the chance to explore the city's most hidden and fascinating aspects while understanding how unknown spaces can be hidden right beneath your feet. Some of the areas included in this tour are the Church of the Bones, San Clemente, and Appian Way.
Crypts, Catacombs, and other underground gems in Rome
DESCRIPTION
The Church of the Bones is an entire church decorated with hundreds of bones used as adornments that originated from the Capuchin friars that stayed in the convent over the centuries. Visit the eerie Capuchin Crypt, one of the most impressive and unusual burial sites in Italy and probably the spookiest place in Rome. It lies beneath the Capuchin Church of the Immaculate Conception built in 1645. The crypt contains the bones of over 4,000 monks, many arranged into patterns or even forming objects such as clocks and chandeliers. Recent changes to the Capuchin Crypt will make your visit here even better than it could have been before. With the establishment of a Capuchin Museum you can now access Caravaggio’s magnificent ‘St Francis in Meditation’, as well as a whole host of artifacts that offer insight into the lives of Capuchin monks.
The Church of San Clemente, or Church of St. Clement, is famous for its layers of history that are literally piled one on top of the other – with three main levels covering 15 centuries, we see how effectively ancient materials were once repurposed. A good example of this is the now-visible medieval church that actually rests on the substructures of a Roman house from the first century AD!
A visit along the Appian Way is not complete without a stop at the Catacombs (San Callisto or San Sebastiano). These were used by the early Christians as underground cemeteries outside the city walls since burials within the city limits were forbidden. They were often situated on property donated by a wealthy individual, after whom the cemetery would be named. They were in use until the 5th century and were the burial site of many martyrs. The catacombs, which were not systematically explored until 1850, consist of a system of galleries of varying sizes with some of them more than 20 meters below ground level!
➢ 4 hours
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR
➢ A chance to see a unique side of Rome, with fewer tourists
➢ The possibility of visiting the city’s surroundings and the most important archaeological sites
➢ Much of what Rome has to offer is hidden underground and through this tour – the only one that brings you to crypts and catacombs from different historical eras in locations across the city – you can experience the true underside of Rome
HIGHLIGHTS
➢ Uncover the secrets of Rome’s underground city, winding through the labyrinths of the famous Catacombs and Basilica of San Clemente
➢ Visit the eerie Capuchin Crypt, one of the most impressive and unusual burial sites in Italy and probably the spookiest place in Rome
➢ Walk in the footsteps of the Ancient Romans on the grand Appian Way, which served as the main artery to the Roman Empire
➢ Learn the little-known mysteries of this hidden part of Rome
INCLUDED
➢ Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle
➢ Cold bottled water on board
➢ Informative English-speaking driver
➢ Parking, tolls, gasoline
NOT INCLUDED
➢ Food and drinks
➢ Entrance fees to sites - unless otherwise specified
➢ Taxes (+10% VAT)
GENERAL INFORMATION
➢ If you plan to be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered
➢ The proposed itineraries are only examples of possible tours. For different pick up / drop off locations or customized itineraries, you are welcome to contact one of our tour coordinators and they will help you design your own tour
➢ While the order in which you visit the sites may change, all indicated sites will be covered
➢ Your professional English-speaking driver will provide commentary from the vehicle, but will not accompany you inside visited sites
➢ If you would like to have an English-speaking tour guide accompany you inside the sites, this can be arranged for an additional cost upon request. The guide will then narrate from the vehicle as well as inside each site
➢ Your driver is available to extend your tour for additional hours upon request
➢ Comfortable flat-soled walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended
➢ Not wheelchair accessible
PRICING
➢ Pricing may be subject to change based on availability and season, so we recommend booking as promptly as possible in order to lock in the published pricing.
➢ All rates listed above do not include taxes (+10% VAT).
➢Reservations are guaranteed by credit card. Credit card data is used only to secure reservation and is not charged unless otherwise stated.
➢ Final payment is to be settled at the end of service in cash (euros), by Euros traveler’s check or credit card (Visa/Mastercard). Please be aware that payments by credit card will incur a 6% convenience fee.
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