Rome History Tour: Colosseum, Catacombs, Roman Forum & More

Duration: 5h

Group: Max 25 people

Nov 06, 2026

About This activity

Climate-controlled minivan transfers to and from the meeting point

Visit to Appian Way catacombs (San Callisto, San Sebastiano or Santa Domitilla depending on the day)

Visit to the Roman Forum (Sacred Way, Arch of Titus, Temple of Julius Caesar, Senate House)

Expert guide (archaeologist or art historian)

Skip-the-line access to the Colosseum (first and second tiers)

Food and drinks

Tips and gratuities

Step into the heart of ancient Rome on a full-day journey that unites the city’s most celebrated monuments with its subterranean mysteries.

Begin at the Colosseum, where you can appreciate the scale of the amphitheatre and imagine the roar of the crowds during gladiatorial contests. Wander through the Roman Forum and along the Sacred Way, pausing to reflect at the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Julius Caesar and the ruins of the Senate House: sites that once shaped public and religious life in the empire.

After a short pause, travel to the Appian Way and descend into one of the most extensive networks of underground burial chambers in the world. Within the dim corridors of the Catacombs, you will encounter ancient frescoes, intimate crypts, mausoleums and burial chambers that reveal stories of early Christian communities, martyrs and the popes commemorated in legend.

The precise catacomb visited varies by day, offering different perspectives on funerary art and ritual. Throughout the experience, you will gain historical context and fresh insights into Rome’s engineering, faith and daily life, concluding the day with a deeper appreciation of the city’s layered heritage both above ground and below.

Climate-controlled minivan transfers to and from the meeting point

Visit to Appian Way catacombs (San Callisto, San Sebastiano or Santa Domitilla depending on the day)

Visit to the Roman Forum (Sacred Way, Arch of Titus, Temple of Julius Caesar, Senate House)

Expert guide (archaeologist or art historian)

Skip-the-line access to the Colosseum (first and second tiers)

Food and drinks

Tips and gratuities

Before You Go

Not wheelchair or stroller accessible

Not suitable for travellers with mobility issues

Modest clothing is required for sacred sites - shoulders and knees must be covered

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Skip-the-line access lets you spend more time exploring and less time waiting.
Archaeologist or art historian guides bring expert interpretation and vivid storytelling to every site.
Comfortable climate-controlled minivan transfers ensure a relaxed journey to the Appian Way.
Visit authentic catacombs to see frescoes, crypts and mausoleums not visible from the surface.

Perfect for history lovers who want expert insight, convenience and a rich, immersive experience of Rome’s most iconic ancient sites.

Rome History Tour: Colosseum, Catacombs, Roman Forum & More

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Appian Way Catacombs Full-Day Tour with Transfer

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