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Jubilee tour in golf cart: following the Apostle

This Jubilee private tour in Golf Cart of Rome allows you to see some of Rome’s legendary places such as where the life of Saint Peter happened. Moreover, you’ll be hitting the some less known churches, to learn about the early Christian communities.

San Pietro in vincoli

Our Jubilee tour in golf cart departs at 9:50am on Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, located in the Monti District. Following, a short ride that takes you to the basilica San Pietro in vincoli (Saint Peter in Chains) where you will see, among other things, Michelangelo’s imposing Moses. In this church you will begin your approach with the Jubilee by admiring the chains that bound st. Peter’s wrists.

Santo Stefano Rotondo

Continuing our Jubilee tour, together with our Golf Cart will take you to the church Santo Stefano Rotondo, one of the oldest in Rome. Santo Stefano Rotondo (‘round shape’) owns its name to the peculiar shape it was built in, with attention to the altar located in the middle of the church and surrounded by columns. The most important masterpiece inside the church is the series of 34 frescoes dedicated to the martyrdom of various saints.

Domine Quo Vadis

The next stop on our Jubilee tour in Golf cart 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.

Catacombs and back to the center

The last stop of our Golf Cart tour is the catacombs San Sebastiano (Saint Sebastian), where you can truly experience the spirit of the Jubilee. Already used as a pagan burial site, the Catacombs of St Sebastian were transformed into a Christian necropolis towards the end of the 2nd Century, dedicated to St Peter and St Paul. Your guide will drop you off at the entrance and you’ll visit the site on a tour (not private but small group) led by a guide provided by the catacombs.

To conclude this Jubilee Golf Cart tour in the historical center, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or anywhere else you like.

Entry tickets 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

Private Appian Way Golf Cart Tour

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 the oldest of Roman roads, where you can admire remarkable ancient landmarks. Along the way, uncover fascinating sites tied to Ancient Rome and early Christian history — all while enjoying both comfort and flexibility, as well as the expert guidance of your private tour guide.

Pickup and Baths of Caracalla

Start your private Appian Way golf cart tour at t your accommodation in the city centre, where your guide will meet you at 9am sharp, and head for the Baths of Caracalla. Experience the grandeur of Ancient Rome with a visit to 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 middle 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 the “Gladiatorial school”, run by the Gruppo Storico Romano, a group who specialises in reenacting show and features of Ancient Rome. Here you’ll be able to visit the gladiatorial museum, lear about the shows back in the day, take pictures and you might assist at a real training.

The catacombs of San Sebastiano

This Appian Way golf cart tour resumes with a visit to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano (Saint Sebastian), for you to discover the spiritual heart of the early Christian communities. 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. Please note the entrance time is 11:30, the visit is not private and is conducted by a guide provided by the Catacombs.

Lunch break and Tomc of Caecilia Metella

After exiting the Catacombs, it is time for the lunch break: walk over the 2,000-year-old cobblestones the Appian Way consists of and reach the Appia Cafe, a cozy cafe where you’ll be able to enjoy a quick lunch (lasagna, dessert, fruit and water) after an entire morning of sightseeing and exploring some of the most unique attractions Rome has to offer.

On the way back, stop at the most iconic attraction on the Appian Way: the Tomb of Caecilia Metella, built during the 1st century B.C., consisting of a huge cylindric drum whose exterior parts are still beautifully decorated. In the Middle Ages, the structure was included in a fortress to control the area, whose massive remains are still visible.

Circus of Maxentius and Domine quo vadis

Before heading back to the centre, there is time for a visit to the Circus of Maxentius, a multifunctional complex dating back to the 3nd Century A.D.: it featured a stadium for chariot races, the villa of the emperor Maxentius and the grave of his son Romulus.

Then, 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.

Pickup and 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