4 Hour Private Rome Catacombs and off the Beaten Track Experience

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. • Stop 1: Catacomb of Rome (1 hour) o Explore the ancient underground tunnels used as burial sites for early Christians and martyrs. Learn about the history and significance of the catacombs from your knowledgeable guide. See fascinating frescoes and artifacts that date back centuries.

   1 hAdmission included

2. • Stop 2: Saint Paul Outside the Walls Visit the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four major basilicas of Rome. Admire the beautiful mosaics and architecture of the basilica. Learn about the life of Saint Paul and his importance to Christianity.

   30 min

3. • Stop 3: Pyramid of Cestius See the unusual Pyramid of Cestius, an ancient Roman tomb that resembles an Egyptian pyramid. Learn about the history and purpose of the pyramid. Take in the views of the surrounding area from the top of the pyramid (optional).

   10 min

4. • Stop 4: Garden of Oranges Relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Rome from the Garden of Oranges. Take a stroll through the gardens and admire the orange trees and flowers. Learn about the history of the gardens and their connection to the Dominican Order.

   30 min

5. • Stop 5: Janiculum (45 minutes) Visit the Janiculum, one of the highest hills in Rome, for panoramic views of the city. See the equestrian statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi, a famous Italian general. Learn about the history of the Janiculum and its role in Roman history. Stop 6: Fontana dell'Acqua Paola (30 minutes) Admire the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, a beautiful Baroque fountain with impressive water displays. Learn about the history of the fountain and its importance to the city of Rome. Take in the views of the city from the top of the Janiculum hill. End: Your hotel in Rome

   20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Rome

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 3202 of 8352.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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