Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike

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Explore the Roman countryside on a quality E-Bike with anti-puncture tires and a comfortable saddle.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Porta San Sebastiano - Depart Rome’s city center in style by passing through the impressive San Sebastiano gate in the 3rd-century Aurelian Walls.
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - Begin your exploration of the Ancient Appian Way, which gradually transforms from an almost unremarkable Roman street into a uniquely preserved ancient road, now nestled in the idyllic Appian Way Park.
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - During the 4-hour tour, take a brief moment to reflect on the vast underground burial site, the final resting place for half a million souls. Please note: this stop is not included in the 4-hour tour on Wednesdays.

In the 6-hour tour, enjoy a 45-minute guided visit to these 2nd-century catacombs, rich in complexity and mystery! Note: On Wednesdays, the 6-hour tour will visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano instead of those of San Callixtus.

Circus of Maxentius - Marvel at the remnants of an Imperial complex built in the 4th century A.D., which includes a Villa, a Mausoleum, and a Circus (a chariot racetrack venue).
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - One of the largest and best-preserved structures on the Appian Way, this 1st-century (A.D.) funerary monument was dedicated to the memory of a young girl from a noble family.
Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - A vast 2nd-century private Villa complex that once belonged to two of the wealthiest brothers in Roman Imperial history. THIS STOP IS ONLY INCLUDED IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR.
Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - Witness the massive aqueducts and learn about the extensive system of underground and arch-supported water supply built for ancient Rome.
Parco Della Caffarella - A charming ‘pocket’ of green valleys and hills in the suburbs of the Eternal City, home to large flocks of sheep grazing in its meadows.
Terme di Caracalla - View the magnificent Caracalla Thermal Baths from the best vantage point and learn about the central role baths played in the social life of ancient Romans. THIS STOP IS ONLY INCLUDED IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR.

What's Included

Top quality E-Bike (with anti-puncture tires)
English-speaking guide
Helmet (mandatory)
Front bag and water bottle (biodegradable)
Guided visit of the Catacombs (only in the 6-hour version)

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

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).
Infants under 1 year are not allowed to participate for safety reasons.
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
For children aged 5-8 years a child extension (child streamliner) is provided.
Children aged 9 and above can autonomously ride on an appropriately sized E-bike.
Minimum of 4 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are 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 up to half an hour longer (4.5 instead of 4 hours and 6,5 instead of 6 hours). The tours will be 30 minutes longer 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).
Activity not recommended for travelers not self-confident on a bike.

Location

Via Labicana, 49

Via Labicana

You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tylerfg2510jx

Aug 2, 2024

Truly Incredible E-Bike Tour— Highly Recommended - Our tour was truly incredible. The tour guide Dario provided some interesting historical context and made sure we all stayed together. Even on a very hot day, the e-bikes were easy to use and Dario found plenty of shade so we could refill water and hear some interesting insight about this remarkable city. One of the best tours we’ve ever taken— my 10 and 13 year old kids will never forget it. Thanks Dario!