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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.
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 49 lbs or 22 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 14th - February 11th 2026
On Easter Sunday (April 5th, 2026), 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).
Our bike equipment carries a weight limitation of 300 lbs (136 kg)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Porta San Sebastiano
Marvel at the imposing Porta di San Sebastiano, a gate in the 3rd-century defensive walls of Rome.
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Ride on the "Regina Viarum", the Queen of the Roads - an ancient highway built in the 4th century BC, stretched between Rome and Brindisi (in its initial form, about 538 km long!)
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
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1,775 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ruth T,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
This is a fabulous day out would recommend to all. Nothing beats seeing beautiful fascinating Rome on a bike
Rachelle M,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was amazing and such a fun way to see part of the city we otherwise wouldn’t have gotten to see. Our guide was fantastic and was also so great with our younger son to keep him interested throughout. The bikes were super easy to use and the route on the city streets was well thought out with lots of care and help crossing busy streets. Beautiful sites and scenery and it was so fun to see some of these important sites away from the busy and crowded areas of the city.
jaskaranc2023,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience from start to finish with a knowledgeable tour guide and efficient bikes. Seeing the Appian Way, catacombs, and aqueducts all in one go was amazing! Highly recommended, I would definitely do this tour again.

Hannah A,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
You get to see a lot of out of the way sights and learn the history from a knowledgeable guide. They help keep you safe on the bikes and the biking is a lot of fun! Our guide took us to a great pizza spot for lunch that we never would’ve found on our own. A tip for female travelers, make sure you have the support you need to ride over cobblestones!
Z5843GPmarkb,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a blast! We were heaven living our best life because we were in Rome riding e-bikes in the Appian way. The trek was safe and informative. We loved our guide Sino! He was knowledgeable and very professional. This is one of the best tours in all of Rome! We absolutely loved it! We want to do the night tour of the city! Grazie! Grazie!





Todd K,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great way to see more of the beautiful city of Rome. We had a lot of fun learning about the Roman history while riding.
stevemT4691CO,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A great day out with a very professional and friendly guide. Would strongly recommend
yoegibear,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Top bike ride with our family. For the small children there was a “trailer bike” provided, this went great.


Mary A,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Best way to experience multiple parts of Rome and the way people live now and in the past. Very seriously rough in some spots but so much fun. Our guide Cas was amazing!!
Russ L,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
There is biking on city streets and on rough dirt or stone roads. Some biking experience is necessary.
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