Recently Viewed
E-Bike Tour: Explore Roman Countryside with Guide
5.0
449 Ratings
Roma
N.1 Outdoor Tour Operator in Rome on Tripadvisor.
Explore the Roman countryside on a quality E-Bike with anti-puncture tires and a comfortable saddle.
N.1 Outdoor Tour Operator in Rome on Tripadvisor.
Explore the Roman countryside on a quality E-Bike with anti-puncture tires and a comfortable saddle.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
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…
- 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)
- 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)
- 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…
- 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 15 - February 12, 2025
- On Easter Sunday (April 20th, 2025), 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(449 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Matc488
Dec 12, 2024
Ebike tour of the Appian Way - My son and I had an excellent time on the tour with Ximena. It was done at a leisurely pace and was extremely informative. The bikes make the few hills easy to navigate. It was a great way to get out of the city and explore. I would recommend the tour
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Janickel2024
Dec 5, 2024
Just a perfect day! - Wonderful! Safely guided through the traffic and out into the countryside and the Appian Way. The guide Marie saw and included us all, not too fast, not too slow. 6 hours. Thank you😊.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dfwspartan
Dec 4, 2024
An Amazing Way to Experience Rome - An absolutely amazing way to experience Rome, Appian Way, and the Catacombs. Zack was a wonderful tour guide, thoughtful and knowledgeable! The e-bikes made pedaling easy and the tour quite enjoyable! I would highly recommend the tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Yoster57
Dec 2, 2024
Bike tour is quite a wonderful way to see the city. - Great communication before the scheduled tour. Bikes were in great condition and a problem along the way with a chain was resolved immediately. The tour is absolutely worth it. Definitely need to feel comfortable riding in traffic situations but our guide was great and we safely got thru the couple of sections of traffic at the beginning and end of our tour. The parks were beautiful.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
X774gwjesses
Nov 30, 2024
Unforgettable Tour through the Antica Via Appia and Aqueducts - Amazing route, amazing views of the Via Appia and aqueducts. Also, our tour guide, Giacomo, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made our trip so much more enjoyable! Worth every penny and more.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mobiled920
Nov 26, 2024
High quality, friendliness and professionalism - We rented bikes and drove the Appian way ourselves.
The bikes were of amazing quality, they were new, everything functioning perfectly.
The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. They gave us all we needed, also the route maps.
The Appian way with its aqueducts is another level, super beautiful.
If I could give 6 stars out of 5 - I would.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Smileheidiluvsu
Nov 26, 2024
We want to do it again! - What an amazing way to spend the day! The biking was so fun, with adventure through the city streets and some dirt roads in the countryside. Our guide, Chris, made it a safe experience by carefully guiding our group. He was very knowledgeable about each of the sites and eager to answer all of our questions. My entire family had a fabulous time and would do it again in a heartbeat!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mercyf
Nov 18, 2024
Appian way bike tour. - Super guide. Great bikes. Lovely morning for family with teens. Great recommendation after for cafe and ice cream. Lovely to see the Roman walls. And aqueduct.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Roving15252037667
Nov 17, 2024
Fun bike tour with great guide - Great Tour. Christian is a super guide, full of information and anecdotes. The bikes were well maintained and easy to ride. We felt always safe.
Via Appia is beautiful and worth to visit.
We can only recommend doing this tour as it shows another side of Rome.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Timbot832
Nov 17, 2024
Awesome experience - The views were amazing and got to see a lot of underrated sites and would do this tour 1000 times. Italy is full of old sites and history. This was my favorite part about our trip!
Review provided by Tripadvisor