Rome: Appian Way 3-hour Private Bike Tour

Overview

Ride a bike from central Rome to the surrounding countryside, and see the ancient Appian Way of the Roman Republic. An experienced guide will escort you along the historic route of Roman armies to discover ancient monuments, natural beauty and much more. Meet your private guide near the Colosseum, the ancient arena of the Roman Republic. Then, pedal out of the city center towards the Appian Way and Appia Antica Park. Pass the ruins of the Thermal Baths of Caracalla and the imposing Porta San Sebastiano gate in the Aurelian Walls. Travel along the Appian Way towards the Catacombs of San Callisto, an ancient funeral area for early Christians and burial site for at least 50 martyrs and 16 pontiffs of the Catholic Church. Continue past the ruins of the Circus of Maxentius, one of the best-preserved of all the Roman circuses, and second only in size to the Circus Maximus. See the mausoleum Tomb of Cecilia Metella and admire the ruins of the archaeological site of Capo di Bove. The tour includes stops at Porta Celimontana, Thermal Baths of Caracalla, Arco di Druso, Porta S. Sebastiano and Aurelian Walls, Catacombe di S. Callisto (visit not included), Catacombe di San Sebastiano (visit not included), Circus of Maxentius, Tomb of Cecilia Metella, Via Appia Antica and Capo di Bove.