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Rome Ebike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts
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Overview
Explore rural Italy and discover ancient Roman ruins on this 4- or 6- hour Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts electric-assist bicycle tour. Cycle on the Ancient Appian Way with an electric-assist bike 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.
What's Included
- Water (biodegradable bottle)
- A guide in English / German / French / Dutch / Spanish / Italian (depending on your chosen language)
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Top Quality CANNONDALE E-Bike (with anti-puncture tires)
- Handlebar bag
- Guided visit of the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano (ONLY IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR)
Additional Info
- 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. In the remaining 60% of the route (riding in the parks) we encounter no traffic.
- 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 55 lbs or 25 kg) come on the tour free of charge. (3) For children aged 5-8 years a child extension (child streamliner) is provided. (4) Children aged 9 and above can autonomously ride on an appropriately sized E-bikes.
- 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. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative for your tour or full refund.
- 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). The tour may be half an hour longer long also in the period January 25 - February 20 2024
- On Easter Sunday (March 31st, 2024), 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 total relaxation and safety and you won't have to worry about traffic
- We require that all customers wear a helmet on the tour (provided for free).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Rome Ebike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts
Excellent
Cynthia_D
Excellent guide. Bikes were wonderful. Saw things we didn't expect to. Overall awesome experience. Would definitely do it again.
Fun tour with great tour guides!
LANCE_C
Uke and Claudia were fantastic tour guides, very kind and personable. This tour was very enjoyable and we learned so much about Rome! It was very obvious that Uke was knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this city. My daughter was a bit nervous at first but both Uke and Claudia were very patient and understanding and gave her time to get comfortable.
Skip the Coliseum and Do This Tour Instead
Colleen_S
Arriving at the bike shop and checking in was super easy. We were in a small group of 7 people, and the got us organized and on bikes very quickly.
The bikes were high quality
Cannondale Ebikes The start of the ride was a little nerve wracking, on the busy streets of Rome, but our guide took great care of us, corking streets to stop traffic for us and giving clear directions. The stop at the catacombs was worthless, in my opinion. A boring guide, droning on about the glories of the catholic church in a voice so low (even with amplification) that you could barely hear her, then once you got below, you couldnt hear at all.
They brought us to a foccia/pizza spot in a strip mall for lunch. Meh. Soggy foccia.
All in all, this is a must-do. The ride on the Appian way was wonderful, and the ride through the Aqueduct park was totally magical. Skip the coliseum and take this tour. Worth every penny.
See Rome from outside the walls
Sebastien_D
Very beautiful ride to see these antique structures. Beautiful day, perfect pace, good e-bikes and nice guide!
No catacombs
Kelly_A
I'm giving this tour a five-star rating because it was a spectacular experience. However, I think the title of the tour is misleading. You only see the Aquaducts and ride along the Appian Way; the catacombs are not included at all. The route was 16 miles and involved moderate biking at times. I definitely recommend being comfortable on a bike before signing up for this ride. Overall, it was a great experience, but don't expect to see the catacombs.
