Rome Catacombs Tour: Golf Cart to St. Callixtus Underground

Underground tombs, ancient roads, and a golf cart ride away from the crowds

A guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs on Rome's Appian Way, reached by electric golf cart from an office near the Colosseum. You skip the line, ride past the Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus, then descend into the 3rd-century burial chambers where early Christians worshipped and were laid to rest. A live guide in English, Spanish, French or German leads the 40-minute underground walk through the labyrinth of tombs and sepulchers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Colosseum20m
2. Circus Maximus25m
3. Baths of Caracalla25m
4. Catacombs of RomeEntry included40m

Explore Rome's ancient sites and catacombs

• Admire Colosseum exterior
• View Circus Maximus from cart
• See Baths of Caracalla from cart
• Tour Appian Way Catacombs
• Pass by Appian Way road

The experience

You start near the Colosseum and board a comfortable electric golf cart for the ride out to the Appian Way, one of ancient Rome's most important roads. On the way, you pass the ruins of Circus Maximus (once the heart of Roman chariot racing), and the Baths of Caracalla, built in the early 3rd century. The cart takes you away from the city center's noise and traffic to a quieter archaeological zone where the catacombs sit.

At St. Callixtus, you skip the line and enter the first and most significant of Rome's Christian catacombs. A guide fluent in your chosen language walks you through the extensive underground network of tombs, burial chambers and sacred spaces carved into the rock. The 40-minute tour uncovers how early Christians used these labyrinths for burial and worship, a hidden chapter of Rome's history that most visitors never reach.

The whole experience runs about two hours from pickup to return. You're back at the office near the Colosseum with time to explore the neighborhood or move on to your next stop. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and the golf cart means you're not walking long distances in Rome's heat before you get underground.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• skip-the-line ticket for St. Callixtus Catacombs (except Wednesdays).
• English-speaking driver.
• guided tour of the catacombs in English, Spanish, French or German.
• round-trip golf cart transfer from the office near the Colosseum.

Information

Lasts 2h, from € 65 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and German, in groups of up to 7 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Mar 202712 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 7 · max 4 per booking7 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and GermanOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.6 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (17 to 90 years) · Child (under 17)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Velarium Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to see Rome's earliest Christian history without navigating the city on foot or arranging your own transport. The golf cart handles the journey to the Appian Way, so you arrive fresh for the underground walk instead of tired from the heat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 17).

What exactly is inside the St. Callixtus Catacombs that I'll see on the tour?

St. Callixtus holds an extensive network of tombs, sepulchers and burial chambers carved into the rock, along with sacred spaces where early Christians gathered to worship. The 40-minute guided walk takes you through these underground passages to show how Christians used the site for burial and religious practice in the 3rd century.

Does the golf cart ride include any historical explanation, or is it just transportation?

The driver provides transportation only. Historical commentary comes from the official guide once you reach the catacombs. On the ride, you'll see the Circus Maximus and Baths of Caracalla from the cart, but the driver doesn't narrate those stops.

How far is the Appian Way from the Colosseum, and why take a golf cart instead of walking?

The Appian Way lies outside Rome's center, far enough that walking would add significant time and heat exposure. The electric golf cart gets you there comfortably and quickly, so you spend your time underground exploring the catacombs rather than traveling through the city.

Is entry to the catacombs included, or do I pay separately?

Skip-the-line entry to St. Callixtus is included in the tour price, so you walk past the queue at the door. The only exception is Wednesdays, when the skip-the-line benefit doesn't apply.