Discover the history of the oldest highway in Rome, Appia Antica. Aboard a comfortable regular bike or 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 to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 - 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Italian, English, German, Spanish
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Via Appia Antica on an e-bike
- Discover fascinating stories of various important sites
- Enjoy a unique experience among ancient Roman relics
Full description
Swap the hustle and bustle of the big city for a day in the countryside in this fantastic 3-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 also includes a visit to the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano.
Includes
- e-Bike or bike
- Private local guide
- Helmet cover
- Lock
- Entrance to the San Callisto or San Sebastiano Catacombs (if chosen)
- Child seat or child bike extension (on request)
- Refreshments
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
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Meeting point
Your meeting point is at the Lungotevere Delle Armi 44. Please travel down the stairs and down to the river boat.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- Infants aged 1-4 years traveling on a child seat (with a load capacity of up to 55 lbs or 25 kg) can join the tour free of charge
- Children aged 5-8 years traveling on a child extension (child "streamliner") can join the tour free of charge
- Children aged 9 and above can ride on an appropriately-sized bike independently (e-bikes also available from 140cm)
- Free child seats for children up to 20 kilograms are available
- You must be at least 140 centimeters to ride the e-bikes
- For children on child seats or bike extension the Catacombs entrance ticket is not included
- This tour is guaranteed in adverse weather