Discover the history of the oldest highway in Rome, Appia Antica. Aboard a comfortable e-bike, you will explore the area's Roman antiquities, learning the stories behind them as you travel.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 4 - 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, German, Italian, French
- Private group
Experience
2 starting location options:
Lungotevere delle Armi, 44, Lungotevere delle Armi, 44
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Appian Way
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Catacombs of Rome
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Parco degli Acquedotti
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Aventine Hill
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2 drop-off locations:
Lungotevere delle Armi, 44, Lungotevere delle Armi, 44
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Explore the Via Appia Antica on an e-bike
- Discover fascinating stories of various important sites
- Enjoy a unique experience among ancient Roman relics
Swap the hustle and bustle of the big city for a day in the countryside in this fantastic 4-hour or 5-hour electric bike tour. Your guide will be waiting for you at Lungotevere delle Armi 44, where this wonderful adventure will begin. Your route is Via Appia Antica (Appian Way), one of the most important access roads of the city of the Roman Empire. You can follow your guide through imposing aqueducts, including landmarks such as the Catacombs of San Callisto, and will also cross the Regional Park of Appia Antica. You have the option to take a 3-hour tour by electric or manual bicycle, or can instead opt to choose the 5-hour tour which includes the option to visit the Aqueducts Park or the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano.
- E-Bike or bike
- Private local guide
- Helmet cover
- Poncho (in case of rain)
- 5-litre handlebar bag
- Child seat or child bike extension (on request)
- Guided visit of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus or St. Sebastian (if option selected)
- Guided visit of Aqueducts Park (if option selected)
- Refreshments
- Pregnant women
- People under 4 ft 6 in (140 cm)
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Participants
Date
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- The length of the tour is 29 kilometers (18 miles), 60% of which is off-road. The level is easy but it requires a minimum of cycling experience (intermediate with a child seat or child extension)
- Around 30% of this tour takes place in the City/Tiber cycle path. The tour runs on carefully chosen streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the City Center to Appian Way and the Appian Way to the Aqueducts Park. In the remaining 60% of the route (riding in the parks), there is no traffic
- Infants up to 20kg traveling on a child seat, come on the tour free of charge
- Children up to 139cm join the tour with a child extension
- Children from 140cm and above can independently ride an E-bike
- This tour doesn't include any food/drinks; however, the route offers possibilities to purchase some (to be consumed during a suitable break)
- This tour is guaranteed in adverse weather