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

4.9(1,948)4.9 out of 5, from 1948 reviews·4h–6h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum age1 yearsinfant 1–4, child 5–8, youth 9–11, adult 12–99

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Your youngest is 8; the minimum age is 1.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

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.

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What you actually do

You get out at all 7 stops.

  1. 1

    Porta San Sebastiano

    Marvel at the imposing Porta di San Sebastiano, a gate in the 3rd-century defensive walls of Rome.

    You get out here10 min

  2. 2

    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!)

    You get out here120 min

  3. 3

    Catacombe di San Callisto

    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!

    You get out here10 min

  4. 4

    Circus of Maxentius

    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.

    You get out here10 min

  5. 5

    Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

    The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way - dedicated to a young noblewoman from the 1st century AD.

    You get out here10 min

  6. 6

    Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

    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).

    You get out here10 min

  7. 7

    Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

    A large park criss-crossed with the arches of several ancient Aqueducts supplying Rome with water.

    You get out here60 min

Where the day happens

≈ 3.5 km from the city centre. 7 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

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Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.

Good to know (14)
  • 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.
  • 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…
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • On Easter Sunday (March 28th, 2027), 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…
  • 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)
Cancellation policy

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

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