Tour details

Begin your journey by discovering the legendary Appian Way on a private golf cart tour of Rome, complete with exclusive access to the ancient catacombs. As you explore, you will then travel along one of the oldest Roman roads, where you can admire remarkable ancient landmarks. Along the way, uncover fascinating sites tied to early Christian history — all while enjoying both comfort and flexibility, as well as the expert guidance of your private tour guide.

Basilica San Clemente

Start your private Appian Way golf cart tour at the magnificent Basilica San Clemente, where your expert guide will lead you through the basilica’s fascinating underground levels. Discover Rome’s hidden history as you explore a 4th-century church adorned with medieval frescoes and the relics of Saint Clement, the third Pope and early Christian martyr. As you descend further, you will then uncover a mithraeum — a sacred site of the cult of Mithra, which was particularly widespread in the 2nd century A.D. Next, you’ll come across the remains of a 1st-century Roman house, thereby experiencing a rare journey through the ancient layers of Rome’s past before finally continuing along the historic Appian Way.

Baths of Caracalla

Experience the grandeur of Ancient Rome on this Appian Way golf cart tour with a visit to the Baths of Caracalla, the city’s second-largest and best-preserved thermal complex. Built in the 3rd century A.D. under Emperor Caracalla (hence the name), these monumental ruins reveal the sophistication of Roman engineering and social life. Stroll among the towering walls, explore the remains of pools, gyms, and locker rooms, and admire the intricate mosaics and artworks that once adorned this luxurious public bathhouse — a true masterpiece of imperial Rome.

Saint Sebastian’s gate and the Appian Way

Continue your private Appian Way golf cart tour at Saint Sebastian’s Gate — once known as the Appian Gate — the largest and best-preserved entrance in Rome’s ancient defensive walls. Explore the museum, climb the watchtower’s upper floors, and walk along the historic ramparts that once encircled the Eternal City.

This gate marks the true beginning of the Appian Way (Appia Antica), the “Queen of Roads”, built over 2,300 years ago to link Rome with southern Italy’s ports and trade routes to Greece and the Middle East. Along the way, visit two iconic landmarks — the Circus of Maxentius and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella — both included in your exclusive guided experience.

The catacombs of Saint Sebastian and Domine quo vadis

Discover the spiritual heart of Ancient Rome on this Appian Way golf cart tour with a visit to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano (Saint Sebastian). Originally a pagan burial site, these catacombs became one of the earliest Christian necropolises, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the late 2nd century A.D. Join an expert guide from the catacombs for a fascinating small-group tour (about 30 minutes, not private but small group) through underground tunnels that reveal the faith and traditions of early Christian communities.

On the way back to the centre, this tour in a Golf cart of the Appian Way will take you to the church Domine quo vadis, built on the spot where, according to the legend, St Peter, who was fleeing Rome to avoid crucifixion, met Jesus and asked him, ‘Lord, where are you going?’ (hence the name of the church). A rock is kept in the church that allegedly bears the footprints of Jesus.

Entry tickets to all the sites included.

Drop-off service available only in the city centre.

Reduced price for groups only if there are three participants or more. With 4 to 5 people, we may run the tour on one or two golf carts. 6 to 8 people, the tour will run on two golf carts. 9 to 10 people, we may run the tour on two or three golf carts.

All our golf carts are equipped with rain cover.

Questions? Check our FAQ section, you might find the answer there. And if you don’t, email us to info@turtletourrome.com