Why choose this Rome tour ?
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.
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What makes Private Tour Piaggio Ape Car Appia Antica & Food Tour a unique experience ?
We will admire the unique and only pyramid of Rome
The most southern entrance gate to Rome
We ride along the Aurelian Walls built in 270 AC and visit a part of the conceptual San Saba district
We will admire from the outside the grand thermal baths of Caracalla, the unique complex of thermal baths
We visit the unique ancient circular basilica of Santo Stefano Rotondo, dating back to the 5th century
We pass by the ancient Porta Latina, famous access gate part of the Aurelian walls
We admire the most stunning fortified entrance gate of Rome
We pass by the first mile stone on the Appia Antica road
We pass by the famous Quo Vadis church where St. Peter met Jezus and asked him: Where are you going to?
We enter very peaceful part of the Appian Road, the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, one of the oldest Christian cemeteries of Rome
We get to the oldest part of the Appian way where the emperor Maxentius had his villa and mausoleum.
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
We pass by the ancient catacombs of Domitilla
We enter the famous conceptual district of Garbatella, also called ‘Garden Village’ dating back to the 20 and 30s of the past century.
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.
Tour Description & 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Vintage Piaggio Ape Car Tour
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Piaggio Ape Car 1972: This is a unique Ape Calessino Car from 1972
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by ETuk Tours Rome.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.
This booking includes the “vehicle rental” plus a tour assistant.