We were interested in visiting the park, riding bikes and viewing the catacombs the last week of march. Staying in Rome and doing a day trip. How long do you need. Looks like travel time is about 30 min. Also do you need to pre book tickets for a time slot to go in the catacomb. If so how far a head. Is this something to book prior to leaving home or can it be done a few days ahead?
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Lots of info on the park’s website:
https://www.parcoappiaantica.it/smart-info-eng/
For example:
Which sites can I visit?
Most of the sites don’t need to be reserved. Monday is the day off off the sites on the Appian Way, during that day you can admire them from the outside. Find below a short list of sites, we do suggest to check out their opening/closing times:
ON THE APPIAN WAY:
Domine Quo Vadis Church – free
Catacombs of S. Callisto – € 10 (adults). Ticket includes guided tour (30 min). Day off: Wednesday
Catacombs of S. Sebastiano – € 10 (adults). Ticket includes guided tour (30 min).
Complex of Massenzio Emperor – free. Day off: Monday
Metella’s Tomb Day off: Monday
Capo di Bove Day off: Monday .(Just the outside is free) ⟩ all the three sites need La Mia Appia Card (€ 0 under 18 y.o; € 8 for one single entrance for the 3 sites and € 15 for one year entrance).
Quintili’s Villa Day off: Monday