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We begin this unique journey near the heart of Rome, next to the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, where you will meet your expert guide in the morning or early afternoon and board a vintage 1972 Calessino Bee.
Our tour will cover the Aurelian walls towards the Baths of Caracalla. Your professional guide will tell you his story. We will visit one of the oldest churches in Rome, the church of Santo Stefano Rotondo, stunning for its unique circular shape.
During the tour, you will have the chance to see the curious church of Domine Quo Vadis, delve into the history of the miraculous encounter between Christ and St. Peter, discover the historical significance of Emperor Maxentius' Circus and visit the Tomb of Metella.
We will stop in the oldest part of the Appian Way for a walk.
The tour ends in the popular Testaccio district, known for the best food in Rome. We will stop to taste some Italian cheeses and cold cuts.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
outside the bar
Itinerary
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1
We will admire the unique and only pyramid of Rome
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The most southern entrance gate to Rome
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We ride along the Aurelian Walls built in 270 AC and visit a part of the conceptual San Saba district
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will admire from the outside the grand thermal baths of Caracalla, the unique complex of thermal baths
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We visit the unique ancient circular basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo, dating back to the 5th century
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We pass by the ancient Porta Latina, famous access gate part of the Aurelian walls
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We admire the most stunning fortified entrance gate of Rome
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We pass by the first mile stone on the Appia Antica road
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We pass by the famous Quo Vadis church where St. Peter met Jezus and asked him: Where are you going to?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
We enter very peaceful part of the Appian Road, the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries of Rome
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
We get to the oldest part of the Appian way where the emperor Maxentius had his villa and mausoleum.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
We park the vehicle and make a nice stroll on the Appia Antica waling on the 2300 years old stones. We stop for a coffee in the park that is now Unesco world heritage
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
We pass by the ancient catacombs of Domitilla
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
We enter the famous conceptual district of Garbatella, also called 'Garden Village' dating back to the 20 and 30s of the past century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
Strolling through its narrow streets, among period villas and beautiful courtyards, you can admire a small fountain in Piazza Ricoldo da Montecroce, realised in the 1930s by the architect Innocenzo Sabbatini. Called the fountain of Carlotta, it has a large jar - a vase in cement grit, which surmounts a quadrangular pillar in concrete with dog-tooth moulding. In the centre, a pink female face with long hair pours the water into a basin below. According to legend, the work depicts the "gentle and beautiful" (gentle and beautiful) innkeeper who welcomed travellers in this area, once countryside, giving the characteristic Roman neighbourhood its name.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
We make a stop at the amazing pastry Nero Vaniglia in the popular Ostiense district
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
We stop at the luxury 3 store food market Eataly, all the best products of Italy in one place!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- no infants allowed
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- no infants allowed
- no infants
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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