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Guided Visits


Guided visits organized by environmental associations

In spring and autumn the Park organizes a program of free guided Sunday visits in collaboration with the associations that have been working to safeguard and promote this territory for many years by now.
Each of these associations has its program of cultural and schools activities regarding various areas of the Park: Caffarella, Aqueducts, Appia Antica, Tormarancia and Farnesiana.
In the various associations' web sites you will find the information you need to take part in the activities:

  • Comitato per la Caffarella
  • WWF Gruppo Attivo Roma XI
  • Roma Sotterranea
  • Darwin
  • Legambiente Appia Sud
  • Italia Nostra Roma
  • Associazione la Torre del Fiscale
  • Gruppo Archeologico Romano



Guided visits to monuments and archaeological sites

Sovraintendenza ai Beni culturali of the Municipality of Rome organizes free guided visits to monuments and archaeological sites of competence like the Monumental Complex of Maxentius and the Church of Sant'Urbano alla Caffarella.



Guided Visits for Groups

You can book guided visits for groups and agree the itinerary you prefer by calling the number 06/5135316 or sending an e-mail to info@parcoappiaantica.it



Naturalistic guided tour by bike

From March to the end of June and from September to the end of November, on the first Sunday of the month at 10.30 a.m. a naturalistic guided tour by bike leaves from the Info Point in Via Appia Antica 58. Two-hour ride surrounded by nature, history, and archaeology. The route passes by Priscilla Sepulcher to enter Valle della Caffarella, with stops at Tempio del Dio Redicolo, at Ninfeo d'Egeria, Sant'Urbano, and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella.

The bikes can be also rented at the Info Point Appia Antica.




Guided Visit to Priscilla Sepulcher

The Sepulcher is open to the public every Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
On the third Sunday of the month you can carry out guided visits leaving at every hour, from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. with the Archaeologist of the Park, dott.ssa Caterina Rossetti. Concealed for decades to the sight of the visitors walking along Via Appia Antica and only recently recovered thanks to an intervention promoted by the Park Authority agreed with Sovraintendenza Archeologica Comunale.
The cella can be visited from Monday to Thursday, by previous appointment.
Please contact arch. Gloria Marconi 06/5126314.



Guided visit to Casale dell'ex Mulino and Annia Regilla Sepulcher

Every Sunday at 10.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. (4.30 p.m. in summer), organized by Comitato per la Caffarella, within the project: "La Campagna Romana delle vie Appia e Latina" of the Province of Rome.




Archeobus


The history of Rome through the treasures of Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica. The easiest way to discover the Park

  • Price: 8 Euros
  • From Stazione Termini, every day, departure every hour from 9.45 to 4.45 p.m. (until 3.45 p.m. from October 1st to March 31st)
  • New 16-seat buses, with good visibility, low environmental impact and every comfort
  • Several sites of historical and artistic interest along the route
  • Stop'n'go formula, allowing you to get off at each stop, take time to visit the important sites of interest and get on a later bus during the day
  • The Archeobus ticket does not include entry to the archaeological and historic sites along the route
  • The ticket is valid for the whole day and can be bought on the bus.
  • Assistance on board: qualified hostesses speaking foreign languages offer assistance both on board and when you get off the bus
  • New: audio-guide system in 6 languages and access for disabled persons to the upper open deck

Download the PDF guide (PDF - 451 Kb)

Further information

Info on the Tourist Line: toll-free number 800281 281 - info@trambusopen.com - www.trambusopen.com
Info on the Monuments: Info Point Parco Appia Antica 06/5135316 - info@parcoappiaantica.it - www.parcoappiaantica.it




Bike Rental Service

Information Point via Appia Antica 58/60
From Monday to Saturday, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (4.30 p.m. in winter) and on Sunday and holidays non-stop opening from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (4.30 p.m. in winter).
3,00 Euros per hour for the first 3 hours, 10 Euros for the whole day (for information 06/5126314).

Comitato per la Caffarella (Largo Tacchi Venturi)
On Sunday, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Cost 3 Euros per hour for the first three hours; 10 Euros per day (for information and bookings: Tel. 06/789279)

Egeria Information Point
Open on Sunday.
In summer: 9.30 a.m.-6.00 p.m.; in winter: 9.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Via dell'Almone 105/107, large parking area.

Tor Fiscale
Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
3,00 Euros per hour for the first 3 hours, 10 Euros for the whole day.
For bookings 328/1623639 or 333/6891754.

San Sebastiano Catacombs
Every day, except on Sunday
Cost 3 Euros per hour for the first three hours; 9 Euros per day (for information: Tel. 06/7850350).

Bar Via Appia Antica, 175
Every day except on Monday (Roberto 338/3465440 or 333/3547519 - robbi22@inwind.it)