Rome EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts

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From EUR 85

4.94
1,559 reviews

Overview

Available languages

German
English
Italian
French
Dutch
Spanish

Explore rural Italy and discover ancient Roman ruins on this 4- or 6- hour Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts electric-assist bicycle tour. Cycle on the Ancient Appian Way with an electric-assist bike with your guide. Marvel at Roman ruins such as the Aurelian Walls, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella. Delve deep into the 2nd-century San Callisto or San Sebastiano catacombs (only in the 6-hour version of the tour) to learn of Roman burial traditions and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

This tour comes in two variants: a shorter 4-hour version and a longer 6-hour one. The two variants are identical in itinerary but differ in their inclusions. For more info please check the Important info section.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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).

Child policy: (1) Infants under 1 year are not allowed to participate for safety reasons. (2) 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. (3) For children aged 5-8 years a child extension (child streamliner) is provided. (4) Children aged 9 and above can autonomously ride on an appropriately sized E-bikes.

Minimum of 4 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is 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 half an hour longer (4.5 hours in place of 4 hours and 6,5 hours in place of 6 hours). The tour may be half an hour longer long also in the period January 15th - February 12th 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).

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Water (biodegradable bottle)

Professional guide

Helmet (mandatory)

Top Quality CANNONDALE E-Bike (with anti-puncture tires and comfortable saddle)

Handlebar bag

Guided visit of the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano (ONLY IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

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).

Options

9.30am 6HOUR Tour in French

Including Catacombs

6-hour Tour in Italian

including Catacombs

9.45am 6HOUR Tour in French

Including Catacombs

9.00am 6HOUR Tour in English

Including Catacombs

4-hour Tour in Spanish

excluding Catacombs

9.00am 6HOUR Tour in German

Including Catacombs

9.00am 6HOUR Tour in Dutch

Including Catacombs

2.00pm 6HOUR Tour in English

Including Catacombs

8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Dutch

Excluding the Catacombs

8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in English

Excluding the Catacombs

6-hour Tour in Dutch

including Catacombs

9.30am 6HOUR Tour in German

Including Catacombs

9.00am 6HOUR Tour in French

Including Catacombs

9.30am 6HOUR Tour in Spanish

Including Catacombs

4-hour Tour in Italian

excluding Catacombs

6-hour Tour in German

including Catacombs

9.45am 6HOUR Tour in German

Including Catacombs

9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Spanish

Excluding the Catacombs

9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Dutch

Excluding the Catacombs

9.45am 6HOUR Tour in Dutch

Including Catacombs

9.00am 6HOUR Tour in Italian

Including Catacombs

8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in French

Excluding the Catacombs

6-hour Tour in English

including Catacombs

4-hour Tour in English

excluding Catacombs

9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in French

Excluding the Catacombs

8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Italian

Excluding the Catacombs

9.15am 6HOUR Tour in English

Including Catacombs

8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Spanish

Excluding the Catacombs

6-hour Tour in French

including Catacombs

4-hour Tour in French

excluding Catacombs

9.45am 6HOUR Tour in Spanish

Including Catacombs

9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Italian

Excluding the Catacombs

8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in German

Excluding the Catacombs

9.30am 6HOUR Tour in Italian

Including Catacombs

4-hour Tour in German

excluding Catacombs

4-hour Tour in Dutch

excluding Catacombs

9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in English

Excluding the Catacombs

9.00am 6HOUR Tour in Spanish

Including Catacombs

9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in German

Excluding the Catacombs

6-hour Tour in Spanish

including Catacombs

9.45am 6HOUR Tour in Italian

Including Catacombs

9.30am 6HOUR Tour in Dutch

Including Catacombs

Operated by TopBike Rental and Tours

Reviews

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  • Absolutely must not miss

    shaun l,

    Mar 10, 2025

    5.00

    Was the best experience i had in Rome! Great sites, great bikes, awesome guide Valerio If you only choose one tour this is it.

  • Best trip of my holiday!

    Morag M,

    Mar 10, 2025

    5.00

    Excellent guide, great fun and very informative. From the lovely guy at the reception desk to the bike mechanic to the guide and trainee guide, everyone was lovely and made for a really enjoyable day. The ebikes mean no fitness is required but the off road and city cycling means you should be able to control a bike.

  • Amazing bicycle tour

    Pamela R,

    Feb 28, 2025

    5.00

    It was a wonderful day! Rik is an excellent tour director. He is extremely knowledgeable about Roman history and communicates so well. He led and directed us safely on a really beautiful ride through Rome and onto the Appian Way. He gave us clear directions and was so patient and attentive. The bikes were a good quality and we had so much fun! We had a great picnic in the most beautiful setting overlooking a historic Roman aquaduct. It was one of the most memorable bicycle tours I have ever taken. Also the catacombs were very cool!

  • What a beautiful area of Rome!!!

    Laura C,

    Feb 23, 2025

    5.00

    This was such an amazing trip. My daughter is studying abroad and this area was not on her radar at all. We thoroughly enjoyed our day traveling through neighborhoods and the Appian Trail. It was the highlight of our trip. Definitely for those comfortable with riding through the city. Jimena was a spectacular guide!!

  • If you love a bike ride- DO NOT MISS

    Angela S,

    Feb 22, 2025

    5.00

    What an exciting adventure! Our family, which ranges from 13 to 73, all agreed this was our favorite experience on two trips to Italy. Ximena was an excellent guide- able to balance historical and geographical education with keeping us all safe on Roman roads. And to peddle for a short while and be in the country, riding the Appian Way, was so special. Of note: You really need to be comfortable and confident on a bike before you book this tour. If you have never ridden a bike in an urban area and never ridden a bike over bumps and ruts, you may find this beyond your comfort level. Take the "intermediate" in the description seriously.