Rome EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Explore rural Italy and discover ancient Roman ruins on this 4- or 6- hour Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts electric-assist bicycle tour. Cycle on the Ancient Appian Way with an electric-assist bike with your guide. Marvel at Roman ruins such as the Aurelian Walls, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella. Delve deep into the 2nd-century San Callisto or San Sebastiano catacombs (only in the 6-hour version of the tour) to learn of Roman burial traditions and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

This tour comes in two variants: a shorter 4-hour version and a longer 6-hour one. The two variants are identical in itinerary but differ in their inclusions. For more info please check the Important info section.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Porta San Sebastiano
Marvel at the imposing Porta di San Sebastiano, a gate in the 3rd-century defensive walls of Rome.
2. Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Ride on the "Regina Viarum", the Queen of the Roads - an ancient highway built in the 4th century BC, stretched between Rome and Brindisi (in its initial form, about 538 km long!)
3. Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
In the 4-hour tour, a short pause to contemplate the massive burial underground, resting place to half a million souls. Please note: on Wednesdays, this stop is not included in the 4-hour tour. In the 6-hour tour, a 45-minute guided visit of these 2nd-century catacombs, in all their complexity and mystery! Note: On Wednesdays, the 6-hour tour will visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano (instead of those of San Callixtus).
4. Circus of Maxentius
Stop by the monumental ruins of this Imperial Villa and its adjacent Circus (a private chariot racetrack), dating from the beginning of the 4th century AD.
5. Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way - dedicated to a young noblewoman from the 1st century AD.
6. Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
Witness the sprawling remains of this 2nd-century villa, which raised the envy of Emperor Commodus (stop for this highlight included only in the in the 6-hour tour).
7. Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
A large park criss-crossed with the arches of several ancient Aqueducts supplying Rome with water.
8. Terme di Caracalla
A view over the remains of one of ancient Rome's largest thermal baths (highlight included only In the 6-hour tour)
9. Parco Della Caffarella
Bike through this island of countryside in the midst of the sprawling city of Rome... replete with rustic animal farms and large green pastures.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that approximately 40% of the route of this tour takes place in the city. We ride carefully chosen city streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the Ancient Appian Way Park to the Aqueducts Park. In the remaining 60% of the route (riding in the parks) we encounter no traffic.
• You will cover an area of approximately 17 miles (27km), 60% of which takes place off-road. The difficulty level of this tour is intermediate (difficult with a child seat or child extension mounted on the bicycle).
• Child policy: (1) Infants under 1 year are not allowed to participate for safety reasons. (2) Infants aged 1-4 years travelling on a child seat (with load capacity of up to 55 lbs or 25 kg) come on the tour free of charge. (3) For children aged 5-8 years a child extension (child streamliner) is provided. (4) Children aged 9 and above can autonomously ride on an appropriately sized E-bikes.
• Minimum of 4 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is 3 or less passengers on the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative for your tour or full refund.
• On Wednesdays, the route includes a deviation, so the tour may last half an hour longer (4.5 hours in place of 4 hours and 6,5 hours in place of 6 hours). The tour may be half an hour longer long also in the period January 25 - February 20 2024
• On Easter Sunday (March 31st, 2024), the Catacombs are closed (therefore, the 6-hour tour will not be running)
• This tour doesn't include any food or drinks; however, the route offers a few possibilities to purchase some food or drinks (which can be consumed during a suitable break).
• Are the tours safe? The answer is: Absolutely! The tours follow carefully planned routes which have limited access to traffic, and some have no traffic at all, meaning you are able to enjoy your ride around the city in total relaxation and safety and you won't have to worry about traffic
• We require that all customers wear a helmet on the tour (provided for free).

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Posted By : mark_m
Wonderful experience. Obviously not for very old or young but otherwise it is a pretty easy bike tour with some wonderful views and a very friendly and attentive staff.
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Posted On : 2024-07-25 22:23:32

Posted By : Jeff_C
Riding on the 2300 year old road used by the Roman legions...pretty cool! And it was nice to take a break from walking everywhere. Our guide was very good, informative & helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-07-25 15:14:56

Posted By : StacyS
Our favorite tour in Roma. Away from the crowds. The bikes were in good working order. It was nice to have the turbo option. Guide was knowledgeable and interesting. Great tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-24 02:38:50

Posted By : Lisa_C
Such a good tour the tour guide and the bikes were amazing would highly recommend ❤️ learnt so much Thankyou
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Posted On : 2024-07-23 16:06:51

Posted By : Wesley_A
This 6 hour tour, by far, was mine and my families favorite tour out of all our many tours in Rome. Ghazaleh, was such a sweet and an amazing tour guide. This was my (11yo) sons first time on a bike after fracturing his arm due to a bike accident. He was still in a brace. Ghazaleh was very compassionate and said if he needs a break to let her know. The tour itself was truly amazing. It was about 15 to 17 miles of history and Ghazaleh was very thorough in explaining each stop. One of the pics is of our tour guide at the catacombs. Sam was highly educated and so informative with a little sense of humor. Which makes walking tours even more enjoyable. Ghazaleh took us to a great cafe for lunch. Couldn't pass up a different version of my favorite drink, the mule. So Yummy and served right! The food was Yummy too! This was the only company I came across that was open to all ages. I can not say enough great things about this tour. Couple things to know: the kids e-bike is not as powerful as the adults. This did not cause any issues with our tour, but I did feel like my son worked just a little harder than the rest of us. We did this tour in July, when it was very hot. When we were moving it wasn't bad, but just make sure you can handle the heat. All in all we would do this tour again if we ever return to Rome.
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Posted On : 2024-07-23 09:08:19

Posted By : juliecA549CY
Went with my Husband, we loved it and it was a great way to see the Italian country side, I would highly recommend it for a good day out!
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Posted On : 2024-07-22 08:50:52

Posted By : michellebM5017NO
Excellent! I was a little apprehensive about a 6 hour tour at 2PM in the heat, but, the breeze on the bikes made it much more pleasant than hanging around the city! The catacombs were frigid and the sun's gentle glow between 5 - 8PM was pure magic. Our guide, Han, was top notch and we loved our experience. Would recommended 10/10.
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Posted On : 2024-07-19 13:40:53

Posted By : Palermo410
We really enjoyed the bike tour of the Appian Way and Roman Aqueducts. What a wonderful and unique way to explore parts of Rome that are unvisited by 99% of tourists who visit this great City!

Regarding skill level, I must say that certain portions of the Appian Way -- a 2,300-year-old Roman road -- can be challenging, especially if you are using a bike extension with younger children (as we were). Some stretches of the Appian Way have narrow and/or bumpy paths for cyclists. But it's definitely doable for riders of different skill levels. The guide is patient with more timid riders.

My daughter was scared of the e-bikes for the first 15 minutes, but ended up loving the experience. My son said it was his favorite activity in Rome. We would recommend this experience to families seeking a little adventure. TopBike is a quality operator!
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Posted On : 2024-07-17 14:33:20

Posted By : Ellie_H
Davide was a wonderful guide full of information on historical Rome and kept us in the shade as much as possible, which was lovely given that is was 95 degrees! We thought the bikes were really nice and appreciated the bottled water, bike bags, and helmets. I had never ridden on an e-bike and it was easy to jump on and get used to is. It was my husband and me and our 2 children ages 11 and 12. I will say that the Rome traffic was a bit scary at times, especially on our return to the bike shop. Cars didn't really give us room and some turned a little too close to us for my comfort. I'm so glad we went though - riding the Appian Way and through the aqueduct park is an experience we will never forget.
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Posted On : 2024-07-17 11:14:32

Posted By : Hardeep_S
We had a great experience riding through the city of Rome and exploring the different parts that it had to offer. I highly recommend this tour as our guide was great at everything from start to beginning.
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Posted On : 2024-07-16 19:40:04