Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park by Electric Mountain Bike in Private

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Full description Discover the ancient Appian Way, a 2,300-year-old Roman road, on a Rome bike tour that blends history, breathtaking landscapes, and culture. Ride past ancient tombs, Roman statues, circus ruins, imperial palaces, Christian catacombs, and pagan mausoleums. Follow the Roman aqueducts across the horizon and enjoy the countryside that amazed 19th-century travelers like Byron, Goethe, and Stendhal.

This extraordinary tour offers a chance to experience the untouched beauty of the Roman countryside, framed by centuries of history, art, and architecture, from the Aurelian Walls to the Baths of Caracalla. Perfect for those who want to combine fitness, culture, and history in a single unforgettable day.

Highlights along the route:
Aurelian Walls
Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano
Appian Way Regional Park
Circus of Maxentius
Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella
Villa of the Quintilii
Aqueduct Park
Caffarella Valley
Baths of Caracalla
…and much more! Additional information Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure timeDuration: 6 hours (6.5 hours on Wednesdays)Length: 27 km (17 miles), 60% off-roadElevation: 200 metersDifficulty level: IntermediateWith guided visit of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus or St. SebastianElectric bikes are available for children from 9 years old and with a height over 140 cmFrom 2026, children aged 5 to 8 who measure less than 140 cm and weigh more than 22 kg can participate accompanied by an adult using a child extension. Infants from 12 months old and weighing less than 22 kg can travel in a child seatApproximately 40% of this tour takes place inside the city. We ride on carefully selected streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the Ancient Appian Way Park with the Aqueducts Park. On the remaining 60% of the route (in the parks) there is no trafficOn Wednesdays (all year) the Appia Plus morning tour lasts 6.5 hours. In addition, the tour may also last up to 6.5 hours every day during the period: January 15th - February 10th, 2026On Easter Sunday (April 5th, 2026), the Catacombs are closed. Therefore, the Appian Way tour will NOT operate on that dayIn case of celebrations and official or public events in Rome city center, the route may change and some of the highlights may be replacedPossible starting times: June to August - 8:30, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00. From March 30th to May 31st and from September 1st to October 25th - 8:30, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00. From January to March and from October 26th to December - 8:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00Important: from 2026 the light lunch will no longer be included Inclusions Quality electric-assist mountain bike Helmet (mandatory)Guide in the language selectedTicket and guided visit of the CatacombsLight lunch (until December 2025) Exclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther services not specified Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 7 days before the service. Cancellations after this time limits 50 % of the service price. No show, no refund provided. Meeting point Via Labicana, 49. Rome