Rome EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts
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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.
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 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 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).
What To Expect
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!)
Options
9.00am 6HOUR Tour in Italian
Including Catacombs
8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in English
Excluding the Catacombs
4-hour Tour in French
excluding Catacombs
9.30am 6HOUR Tour in Italian
Including Catacombs
8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in German
Excluding the Catacombs
9.45am 6HOUR Tour in Italian
Including Catacombs
9.00am 6HOUR Tour in Dutch
Including Catacombs
6-hour Tour in German
including Catacombs
9.30am 6HOUR Tour in Spanish
Including Catacombs
9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Italian
Excluding the Catacombs
4-hour Tour in Dutch
excluding Catacombs
8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Italian
Excluding the Catacombs
9.45am 6HOUR Tour in Dutch
Including Catacombs
9.00am 6HOUR Tour in English
Including Catacombs
8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in French
Excluding the Catacombs
9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Dutch
Excluding the Catacombs
6-hour Tour in Dutch
including Catacombs
8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Dutch
Excluding the Catacombs
6-hour Tour in Italian
including Catacombs
4-hour Tour in German
excluding Catacombs
9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in French
Excluding the Catacombs
4-hour Tour in Spanish
excluding Catacombs
9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Spanish
Excluding the Catacombs
9.30am 6HOUR Tour in French
Including Catacombs
9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in English
Excluding the Catacombs
9.30am 6HOUR Tour in German
Including Catacombs
9.00am 6HOUR Tour in Spanish
Including Catacombs
9.00am 6HOUR Tour in German
Including Catacombs
9.45am 6HOUR Tour in German
Including Catacombs
4-hour Tour in English
excluding Catacombs
9.30am 6HOUR Tour in Dutch
Including Catacombs
8.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in Spanish
Excluding the Catacombs
9.45am 6HOUR Tour in Spanish
Including Catacombs
2.00pm 6HOUR Tour in English
Including Catacombs
6-hour Tour in French
including Catacombs
4-hour Tour in Italian
excluding Catacombs
9.45am 6HOUR Tour in French
Including Catacombs
6-hour Tour in English
including Catacombs
9.15am 6HOUR Tour in English
Including Catacombs
9.30am 4,5HOUR Tour in German
Excluding the Catacombs
9.00am 6HOUR Tour in French
Including Catacombs
6-hour Tour in Spanish
including Catacombs
Reviews
1,753 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun experience!
stephaniebL3549PC,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time with Anna as our guide. She is highly knowledgeable about the things we saw on the tour and has brought us to a beautiful location. She cared for our safety and made sure we were all doing alright throughout the tour — it is so much fun! It was a small group so it made the tour a lot more comfortable and interesting The bikes were also well kept and the receptionist and technicians at the bike warehouse were warm and friendly too :) It was a great time. At the end of the tour Anna also gave us a lost of recommended restaurants to go to. It was so good to have something good to eat after a 4 hour cycle. Perfect end to the day
Book this tour!
bfoley,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a highlight of our weeklong visit to Italy! It was a great way to see a different side of Rome, enjoy the beautiful sunshine. We had ages 42-70. Most had ridden an e-bike except my 70 year old mom who rides a bike everyday but not an e-bike. She did great! Highly recommend!
Fantastic tour!
Blythe c,
Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful way to see the Appian Way!!! Our guide was amazing, such a fun tour! Highly recommend, a must do when visiting Rome!
Great tour
paulofM5589CW,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience and itinerary, the Guia Sina makes the experience even more important, with important information and sympathy that help the experience
Perfect way to spend a day in Rome
jessesA8132QO,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best tours I've ever been on. Our guide, Agnese, was awesome -- knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun to talk to. She made every stop interesting and even adapted the tour to our special interests with a couple of quick extra stops. The itinerary was an immersive blend of ancient sites, beautiful countryside, and urban backstreets. It was all very memorable, and worth it just for the conversations. By the end I was surprised that 6 hours had passed... time really flew by! When I booked the tour, I was a bit concerned about the long duration and the fact that I'd never ridden an e-bike before -- seemed like it might be exhausting and/or difficult to ride in the city. But it turned out to be easily the most relaxing day of our trip. The provided e-bikes were high quality and required very little effort to use, and Agnese took great care of us on the route, allowing us to just chill and enjoy the sights. After multiple days of walking 20,000 steps in the city, this was a huge relief! You'll probably want to have at least a little experience on mountain bikes as some parts of the Appian Way route are bumpy, but in terms of physical exertion, it's a breeze. Just make sure to bundle up and bring gloves if it's cold out. Overall I highly recommend this tour -- it's a perfect way to spend a day and see some of the coolest parts of Rome, with local guides like Agnese who seem genuinely passionate about what they do.
Fun on the Appian way
Shane H,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guides knowledge of the Appian way and aqueducts was excellent and he made this a fun tour for all. The catacombs history was very interesting to see as we walked through the depths. E-bikes made this an easy bike ride and our teenagers had fun
Amazing family activity!
hverakebab,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was amazing! We had the best guide called Bita. We had our 8 year old son and 4 year old daughter with us and Topbike had everything we needed so all of us could enjoy the tour. Beautiful scenery and good guidance and information about the places from our guide. We all loved it and would recommend this activity to all families that are traveling to Rome!
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Nov 25, 2025
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rick L,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome tour with Nami! Book with confidence, the bikes are top notch too. Most of the tour are off road through parks, Via Appia, Park of the Aquaducts, Ancient Wall. Refreshing perspective being outdoors compared to inside the museums or monuments.
Just great!
claudiabS2947AO,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The e-bike tour with our guide Oscar was one of the highlights of our trip to Rome and a great change from the city hustle and bustle. The bikes were very high quality and the guide just great. I was there with my 13-year-old son and he too was thrilled. The aqueducts are really impressive, but the pizza break was also great. Attention was always paid to the safety of the participants. If we come to Rome again, we will repeat this tour. Thank you so much!
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