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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 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

Rome Golf Cart and Colosseum tour

This private Golf Cart tour of Rome with access to the Colosseum is the best option to sightsee the Eternal City in comfort and enter its most iconic monument. Not only will you be hitting the best attractions in town, but also visit the Colosseum on a private tour.

Pickup then off to Trevi, Navona and Pantheon

Get picked up at your accommodation, as long as it is in the historical district, and set off to discover Rome’s key sites on this private tour of Rome in golf cart with access to the Colosseum. Start off visiting with the Baroque heart of the Eternal City, namely the Trevi Fountain: a masterpiece realised in the 18th Century, where you can toss a coin into the water (which still comes from a Roman water pipe) to ensure you’ll come back to Rome.

From a great fountain to another, we hit the jewel of baroque: Piazza Navona, with its peculiar mix of classy buildings and a buzzing atmosphere, featuring the stunning Fountain of the four Rivers made by Bernini in the 17th Century.

After that, the private tour of Rome in Golf Cart stops at the Pantheon, the best preserved of all Roman monuments. Oldest place of worship still in use, the Pantheon dates back to the 2nd Century A.D. and was the temple to all the gods of Rome.

Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican

Then, we’ll head for the river Tiber, where stands the majestic Castel Sant’Angelo. Once the monumental grave of the emperor Hadrian, the building underwent several transformations (fortress, prison, papal residence, firefighters barrack) and it can be considered the best example of how the Eternal City has changed over time. From there, we reach the Vatican City for a quick visit (only the square and the Saint Peter’s Basilica from outside) to the smallest country in the world.

Guided visit of the Colosseum

This private tour of Rome in golf cart then gets you to the the Colosseum, where you will be met by your guide and walked to the entrance way. Once you get in, you will start to time travel 2000 years into the past, learning the history of the Colosseum, how it was built (and how fast they were!) and what kind of shows ran there. Discover how the gladiators fought on the arena, and how the Romans reenacted epic battles of their past for the fun of the audience. Marvel at the massive remains of the largest amphitheatre of the ancient times, which could seat some 70,000 people. Learn interesting back stories and find out why it is called “colosseum” – and its actual name in Ancient Rome.

Resuming the tour and drop off

After finishing the visit of the Colosseum, you will handed the tickets, for you to visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill on your own, within the next 24 hours. This golf cart of Rome with access to the Colosseum isn’t finished yet, as we will drive by the Circus Maximus, the Mouth of Truth and stop at the Forum Boarium, the cattle market in Ancient Rome, which features two exceptionally preserved temple: Hercules’ and Portunus’, besides a marble arch that was the entry gate to the market. From there, we will whiz to Piazza Venezia, with the impressive Vittoriano, also serving as Altar of the Fatherland, and drop you off at your accommodation, or wherever you’d like in the historical centre.

Pick-up and drop-off service available only in the city centre.

Reduced price for groups of 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