PRIVATE Appian Way and Lake Albano Ebike Tour with Italian Lunch

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Lake Albano — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

PRIVATE Appian Way and Lake Albano Ebike Tour with Italian Lunch, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit beautiful lake Albano and the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo with a quality Bosch-equipped Cannondale E-mountain bike (with antipuncture tires and comfortable saddle).

With our expert guide, discover the Ancient Appian Way, the Caffarella Valley and the Park of the Aqueducts before taking a 30' journey by train to the medieval hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo (the summer residence of the Pope).

Take a stroll through this hamlet before reaching the lake and stopping for an Italian lunch with a lakeside view. Then take a leisurely downhill descent along the Ancient Appian Way to Rome. The route is mostly off-road and is aimed at intermediate-level cyclists and covers a distance of roughly 32 miles (50km).

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: TopBike Rental and Tours

Ages: Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water (biodegradable bottle)
Included: Train tickets
Included: Lunch at an Italian Trattoria
Included: A helmet (mandatory)
Included: Top Quality CANNONDALE E-Mountain Bike (with anti-puncture tires)
Included: A professional guide
Included: Handlebar bag

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Our shop - the starting point of this tour!
Porta San Sebastiano

10 min

Pass through this centuries-old gate in the city wall.
Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

15 min

A park criss-crossed by the arched structures of ancient aqueducts.
Parco Della Caffarella

Passing by

Ride through this enchanting valley, interspersed with ancient Roman ruins.
Lake Albano

30 min

Cycle around lake Albano, a body of water lodged in the crater of a long-extinguished volcano.
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

Passing by

Pedal on the Ancient Appian Way, a 2300-year-old cobblestone Roman road, all the way back to Rome!
Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

5 min Admission not included

Admire the sprawling remains of this rich 2nd century villa along the Ancient Appian Way.
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

5 min

The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way.
Circus of Maxentius

5 min

The remains of an Imperial Villa, flanked by a Roman "circus" - a private chariot racetrack, dating from the 4th century AD.
Terme di Caracalla

5 min

To wrap up the tour, a view on the imposing structure of Emperor Caracalla's thermal baths (3rd century AD).
Ippodromo Delle Capannelle

Passing by

Hop on a train that will take you to Castel Gandolfo.

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

In the summertime (May-September) be sure to bring sunglasses and sun cream (as well as a towel and a swimsuit for a nice swim in the lake).
In the winter season (November-March) you are recommended to bring a paid of gloves.
Wearing a helmet is required on this tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

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
This is a private bicycle tour with a guide in English or Dutch
Duration: 8 hours
Length: 50 km (32 mls)
Elevation: 150 mt (165 yds)
Difficulty level: intermediate, 70% off-road. It becomes challenging when muddy.
We require that all customers wear a helmet (provided for free)
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
In the winter months (November-March) you are recommended to bring a pair gloves.
Our bike equipment carries a weight limitation of 300 lbs (136 kg)