Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike

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About this activity

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Topbike Rental & Tours Di Ciro Muratori Societ Societa' Inaccomandita Semplice

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–8 years) · Youth (9–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Front bag and water bottle (biodegradable)
Included: Top quality E-Bike (with anti-puncture tires)
Included: Helmet (mandatory)
Included: Local expert guide
Included: Guided visit of the Catacombs (only in the 6-hour version)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Porta San Sebastiano

10 min

Leave Rome's city center in style, passing through the grand San Sebastiano gate in the 3rd century Aurelian Walls.
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

15 min

Start discovering the Ancient Appian Way, as it gradually transforms from a nearly anonymous Roman street into a uniquely preserved ancient thoroughfare, today set in the bucolic paradise that is the Appian Way Park.
Catacombe di San Callisto

10 min

In the 4-hour tour, a short pause to contemplate the massive burial underground, resting place to half a million souls. Please note: on Wednesdays, this stop is not included in the 4-hour tour.

In the 6-hour tour, a 45-minute guided visit of these 2nd-century catacombs, in all their complexity and mystery! Note: On Wednesdays, the 6-hour tour will visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano (instead of those of San Callixtus).
Circus of Maxentius

5 min

Admire the vestiges of an Imperial complex built in the 4th century A.D., consisting of a Villa, a Mausoleum and a Circus (a chariot racetrack venue).
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

5 min

One of the largest and best-preserved buildings on the Appian Way - this 1st century (A.D.) funerary monument was consecrated to the memory of a young girl from a patrician family.
Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

5 min

A sprawling 2nd century private Villa complex that used to belong to two of the richest brothers in Roman Imperial history. THIS STOP IS ONLY INCLUDED IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR.
Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

15 min

See the colossal aqueducts and hear all about the massive system of underground and arch-borne water supply built for the city of Rome in antiquity.
Parco Della Caffarella

Passing by

A wonderful 'pocket' of verdant valleys and hills in the suburbs of the Eternal city, the home of large sheep herds that graze on its pastures.
Terme di Caracalla

5 min

See the incredible Thermal baths of Caracalla from the best vantage point, and hear about the central importance that baths had for the social life of ancient Romans. THIS STOP IS ONLY INCLUDED IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there).

End point

You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there).

Using your ticket

The 4-h version of the tour DOES NOT include a guided visit of the Catacomb (it only passes near it).
On Wednesdays, the route of the tour includes an unavoidable deviation. For this reason, the tour will last half an hour more (4.5 instead of 4 hours and 6,5 hours instead of 6 hours). The tour may also last 30 minutes more in the period January 15th - February 12th 2025)
E-bikes are available only for participants over 8 years old.
Wearing a helmet while riding is mandatory on this tour.
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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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).
Infants under 1 year are not allowed to participate for safety reasons.
Infants aged 1-4 years travelling on a child seat (with load capacity of up to 49 lbs or 22 kg) come on the tour free of charge
For children aged 5-8 years a child extension (child streamliner) is provided.
Children aged 9 and above can autonomously ride on an appropriately sized E-bike.
Minimum of 4 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are 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 up to half an hour longer (4.5 instead of 4 hours and 6,5 instead of 6 hours). The tours will be 30 minutes longer also in the period January 14 - February 11, 2026
On Easter Sunday (April 5th, 2026), 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).
Our bike equipment carries a weight limitation of 300 lbs (136 kg)
Activity not recommended for travelers not self-confident on a bike.