Appian Way Tour: Explore Ancient Rome by Bike

Embark on an e-bike tour along the Ancient Appian Way and explore the Roman countryside. Discover historical sites, ancient aqueducts, and the beauty of nature while learning about the rich history of Ancient Rome.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica San Sebastiano Fuori le Mura - The guide will greet visitors here and lead them on foot to the rental location.
  • Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - Ride along Rome’s oldest road: Via Appia Antica.
  • Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica - Cycle through the stunning Appia Antica park, passing by Roman ruins and other attractions.
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What's Included
  • e-Bike
  • Visit at Aqueducts Park
  • Catacombs ticket entrance
  • Helmet
  • Poncho (in case of rain)
  • Local Guide
  • Roma ‘n Bike Card (exclusive discount circuit for cycle tourists)
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Located just about 3km from the Colosseum, there’s a must-visit destination waiting for you! Interested in exploring it safely, away from city traffic? Join us for a cycling adventure along the Via Appia Antica, starting from the section closed to car traffic, and ignite your sense of adventure!
This route beautifully blends the present-day golden fields…

Location
Basilica of St Sebastian Outside the Walls
Via Appia Antica
By public transport: Near the Colosseum or Circo Massimo metro, take bus 118 towards Villa dei Quintili, and get off at the Basilica di San Sebastiano stop. In front of Catacombs entrance (next to the drinking fountain), your guide will welcome you and will lead you on foot to the rental point.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Allysont467
Nov 30, 2024
Book this experience!! - We had an amazing sunset bike trip along the Appian Way with Alessio! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its history. Don’t hesitate to book this experience- it was a highlight!! The sunset was absolutely spectacular!
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612bellai
Nov 4, 2024
A truly unique visit to Rome - Great experience!!!! I am Roman but this is a truly unique way to appreciate the beauty of my city. The guide was very good and allowed us to make small stops to capture wonderful points. Our 8-year-old son does not know how to ride a bike well and we were therefore equipped with a kind of tandem, so we did not have any problems. The bikes were pedal assisted and the tour was pleasant and fun. I highly recommend it to both tourists and those from Rome.
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Ucsdgirlly
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing tour, outside the normal tours in Rome. Must do when in Rome! - Had a fantastic experience! Our guide super friendly and knowledgeable! Loved this tour n so cool to see the old Roman roads and aqueducts! Would definitely recommend! Roads are very bumpy so might need to be an intermediate rider.
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Nancy_v
Sep 29, 2024
Awesome experience!!!! - Awesome experience riding through the Appian way and aqueduct park. There were even other ruins that we were shone. If you are looking at taking a day away from hustle and bustle of the city, I would highly recommend this trip.
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657mar_aalejandrab
Jul 31, 2024
Very fun and interesting experience! - It was a really fun ride. Our guide Giorgio has been very attentive, always assisting us with the bikes to make the ride easier. Very interesting! I recommend it 100%
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Susan_o
Jun 29, 2024
Fun activity and a different side of Rome in the cool evening - We chose this sunset tour as we wanted to avoid cycling in the heat of the day and also needing to navigate Roman traffic. They rent bikes right on the Appian Way at a lovely Cafe so need to navigate busy city streets. The 4pm 'sunset' tour on the hottest day of your trip was a perfect time to do the catacombs as we had the tour underground in the cool at the peak of the heat and then came out and did the majority of the biking afterwards. The biking part was lovely as the Appian Way feels like biking in the countryside. I was initially worried given reviews about how difficult the biking over the stones are but I was very impressed with the e bikes. Our family is active but not super sporty and we handled them fine. Our guide was great about showing us the smoothest places to ride and checking that we were ok, our teenage son ignored completely the advice but pronounced the tour awesome which is high praise. I also found the mix of riding and talking to be just right, we stopped for a quick break got some info about the road and key people then back on the bike. Lovely afternoon /evening highly recommend
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Carrie_s
Jun 16, 2024
Thrilling experience - The ancient Appian way on bike was one of the thrills of my life. Seeing the trail through the eyes of ancient Romans was incredible. As well as the aqueducts.
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525colinr
May 29, 2024
Great Way to See the Appian Way - This was a great experience and well worth the cost. The bikes were easy to use and we travelled along the entire 10km length of the trail in the park. The agent was very helpful and we saw lots of sights and took many pictures including of the aqueduct. Really enjoyed the experience and it was great fun.
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H5157aenickg
Sep 25, 2024
Appian Way and Aqueducts Bike Tour 8/10 - We were a group of 6 people who had 9:15 booking. Our tour guide Emmanuel was excellent in both his vast knowledge and friendly and helpful manner. It was an excellent way to see the Aqueducts and get outside of the city of Rome to see more of the countryside and witness the variety of vegetation that stands along the Appian Way. We were navigated through the city which was a little intimidating amidst the busy Rome streets, however it our guide was helpful and instilled confidence by telling us “if you can bike in Rome you can bike anywhere” with a charming smile. Long day and make sure bring extra water, however there were a few places along our journey to stop and get a snack. You can certainly bring premade italian sandwiches with you. Overall a worthwhile experience and nice to do something active while on vacation. If you intend to book a day of biking I suggest bringing or buying bile shorts.
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Susan_s
Jul 1, 2024
Fun, scenic ride. No catacombs. - I would have given 5 stars, but there were no catacombs and that is the reason we chose this tour. The company should update the tour description to be accurate.
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