Hop on an Electric-Assist Mountain Bike and ride into the Roman Countryside, to experience the Ancient Appian Way, the Roman Aqueducts and the grand Aurelian Walls. Descend into the Catacombs and savor a light lunch/aperitif in the shade of an aqueduct.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian
Small group available

Highlights

Follow your guide for a day of outdoor adventure
Bike past Circus Maxentius and other Roman ruins
See the amazing aqueducts that the Romans built
Cycle along 2,300-year-old cobblestones on an bike
Enjoy a break with a light lunch for morning departures or aperitif for afternoon departures
Head underground to the Catacombs of St. Callisto

Full description

The Ancient Roman countryside boasts plenty of remarkable vistas. From the 2,300 year-old Ancient Appian Way roads, to the incredible scenery, there will be plenty to see on your tour or Rome by electric-assist bike. After a short urban ride, you will reach the Ancient Appian Way and travel past ancient tombs and the ruins of an Imperial Palace. Along the way, your guide will point out interesting historical facts that will open your eyes to the Rome beyond the monuments. Your visit to the Catacombs of S. Callisto (or S. Sebastiano) is included as well. Continuing with your ride on the Appian Way, you will stop for a light lunch (morning departure) or tasty aperitif (afternoon departure in English) before following the ancient aqueducts through the Roman countryside, where you might feel like you are in the wild side of Rome centuries ago. After a pleasant ride back, your tour ends with return journey to central Rome.

Includes

Helmet (use is mandatory)
Local guide
Guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callisto (or Saint Sebastian)
An electric-assist mountain bike
Light lunch (morning departure) or aperitif (afternoon departure)

Gratuities (optional)
Personal expenses

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Prepare for the activity

Meeting point

Meeting point varies depending on option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Please note that the length of the tour is 27 kilometers (17 miles), 70% of which will be off-road. The level of the tour is intermediate (difficult with a child seat or child extension mounted on the bicycle)
Please note that this tour involves some riding in the city (to reach the Appian Way Park, to connect with the Aqueducts Park, and to return to the shop)
Infants aged 1-4 years traveling on a child seat (with a load capacity of up to 55 lbs or 25 kg) come on the tour free of charge
For children aged 5-8 years old, a child extension (child streamliner) is provided
Children aged 9 and above can independently ride on an appropriately sized bike (e-bikes also available)
On Easter Sunday (April 4, 2021), the Catacombs are closed (therefore, the 6 hour tour will not include a visit of the Catacombs). On the other hand, the light lunch/aperitif (according to the option chosen) on this day will include an extra course

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 424 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.7/5

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Alessandro, the guide was absolutely amazing. He was extremely personable and informative. The tour was tremendously fun, very easy on the ebike (especially for myself who hadn’t ridden a bike in 4+ years). I would suggest this tour to anyone who wanted an activity in Rome that would take you off the normal paths. It’s a great way to spend 6 hours.

August 24, 2021

An unusual path and a greater contact with Roman life and culture than the classic tourist destinations. The Appian Way is literally fascinating and the explanations of the guide to the various stops, where things have happened, give shape and substance to the memories linked to school studies, especially those of elementary school.

August 31, 2020

The best tour to get out of the city and lern about the history of Rome, Via Appia and Aquaducts. The E-Bike ist extremly helpful. Wear sunscreen!!! It'll be hot and sunny. The staff is very nice and helpful. A active day out of the city with spectacular views and a nice history.

July 26, 2020