Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts

Name: Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts
Brand: Viator
Price: 69.37 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (1921 reviews)

4.9(1921)4 hours - 6 hoursGerman, English, Italian, French +2Rome, Italy

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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 tour by quality bike or E-Bike. Cycle on the Ancient Appian Way 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.

Included

Water (biodegradable bottle)
Professional guide
Helmet (mandatory)
Premium Bike or 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)

Not included

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).

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What you'll do

Porta San Sebastiano
Via di Porta S. Sebastiano, 18, Rome, Italy
Marvel at the imposing Porta di San Sebastiano, a gate in the 3rd-century defensive walls of Rome.
10 min
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Via Appia Antica 200, Rome, Italy
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!)
30 min
Catacombe di San Callisto
Via Appia Antica 110, Al centro del parco, Rome, Italy
In the 4-hour tour, a short pause to contemplate the massive burial underground, resting place to half a million souls. Please note: on Wednesdays, this stop is not included in the 4-hour tour. In the 6-hour tour, a 45-minute guided visit of these 2nd-century catacombs, in all their complexity and mystery! Note: On Wednesdays, the 6-hour tour will visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano (instead of those of San Callixtus).
5 min
Circus of Maxentius
Via Appia Antica 153, Rome, Italy
Stop by the monumental ruins of this Imperial Villa and its adjacent Circus (a private chariot racetrack), dating from the beginning of the 4th century AD.
5 min
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
Via Appia Antica 161, Rome, Italy
The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way - dedicated to a young noblewoman from the 1st century AD.
5 min
Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
Via Appia Antica, 251, Rome, Italy
Witness the sprawling remains of this 2nd-century villa, which raised the envy of Emperor Commodus (stop for this highlight included only in the in the 6-hour tour).
5 min
Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
Via Lemonia 256, Rome, Italy
A large park criss-crossed with the arches of several ancient Aqueducts supplying Rome with water.
30 min
Terme di Caracalla
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy
A view over the remains of one of ancient Rome's largest thermal baths (highlight included only In the 6-hour tour)
5 min
Parco Della Caffarella
Via della Caffarella, Rome, Italy
Bike through this island of countryside in the midst of the sprawling city of Rome... replete with rustic animal farms and large green pastures.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

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).

Good to know

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).