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E-Bike Tour: Explore Roman Countryside with Guide
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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:
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 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 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.
Customer Ratings
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356regang
Oct 8, 2024
Klaas was the best! - Great experience! Klaas was an unbelievable tour guide, so knowledgeable and friendly. Top bike staff was friendly as well, would highly recommend, best tour we did in Rome!
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L5973modavidg
Oct 8, 2024
Appian Way, Catacombe & Aqueduct Bike Tour - Don't miss it! - Bike Tours are an opportunity to see highlights quickly with a guide. This tour was brilliant from beginning to end. The place was easy to find just behind the Colosseum. The bike mechanics measure you up and the bikes are high quality which means the trip is not overly challenging. The guide, Ximena, had a thorough historical knowledge and kept us safe. She reassured a couple of less confident riders who loved the tour as well. Riding along the Appian Way, Aqueduct and Catacombs couldn't have been more interesting. Any person considering this tour should stop considering and book. This was one of 4 bike tours my wife and I did on our European holiday and we couldn't fault it.
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Emily
Oct 6, 2024
Amazing sauce - Awesome tour. Having been to Rome before this tour was my favorite thing to do because the park with the aquaducts was amazing sauce. My only worry was when riding through the streets of Rome can get busy and scary if you are not use to biking in a city.
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Wakeshark
Oct 2, 2024
Highly recommend this bike rental company for a magical bike riding experience. - Excellent service and extremely helpful employees. I highly recommend renting a power assisted fat tired bikes to tour Rome/Appian Way. Was an amazing way to see the city and to explore the Appian Way. We were provided with a cellphone with a preplanned route for guidance. This was the highlight of our vacation!
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Princetontrekker
Oct 2, 2024
Excellent Tour Experience - We had an excellent tour with Zakaria. He was both knowledgeable and entertaining. The route was well chosen and we had no difficulties navigating the Roman traffic. The Appian Way and the acqueducts are well worth visiting!
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Michael_h
Oct 1, 2024
Great tour! - Our guide Zac was kind, knowledgeable and so much fun. This was a great way to experience the Appian Way and Aqueducts. They were fascinating to see and this was a fantastic tour. The bikes are easy to use and require minimal effort, but be prepared that you do ride some in the traffic of Rome!
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Justiz999
Sep 30, 2024
Amazing experience out of beaten path - Great tour! Claudia the guide was knowledgeable, passionate about her job and super pleasant. She made the tour feel very safe. The itinerary was interesting and adventurous. Great mix of ancient views and monuments and nature. The turtle pond at one of the stops was unexpected and adorable! Would warmly recommend.
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Pouldrou
Sep 30, 2024
Superb activity worth the cost - Great hike with an ultra friendly Guide - we discovered another side of Rome with parks as far as the eye can see including small farms with goats and everything. The Guide respected the rhythm of the group and made sure everyone was safe.
The bikes are excellent and powerful - like most people it was a first experience for us with an electric bike - it was easy and, if desired, practically effortless.
The 6 hours passed too quickly and it's definitely worth it
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Alana
Sep 29, 2024
What an adventure! - It was great fun and adventure. Our guide Youp was awesome! It is an all terrain ride so be prepared. Would do it again! I recommend it highly to experienced riders.
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Goodtogetareview
Sep 29, 2024
Great experience and lots of fun - Excellent experience and loved getting out of the city centre to explore the suburbs and history of the region. The bikes where modern, easy to use and well equipped
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