Appian Way and Aurelian Walls (Via Appia Antica e Mure Aureliane) Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience Rome's Appian Way and the Aurelian Walls. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Rome E-Bike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts

• Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (Catacombs and Lunch Option)

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

• Rome Catacomb and Appian Way Small-Group Tour by Golf Cart

• Appian Way and Aqueducts Small-Group E-Bike Tour (Catacombs and Food)

Via Appia Antica (also called the Appian Way) is free to visit as it’s a public road, and the Aurelian Walls can be entered via the free Museo della Mura. Guided tours, from €56, add deeper historical context to these ancient attractions, which have survived since Roman times. You may find that this additional information is worth the cost.

Yes. While many travelers to Rome focus on the headline sites of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the Appian Way and the Aurelian Walls offer Roman history without the chaos or the overwhelming crowds. Incredibly well preserved and largely intact, the sites bear testament to the skill of Roman-era construction.

Per one customer who booked the Rome E-Bike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts, "Wow! What a great experience biking along the Appian Way. Our tour guide Chris was amazing. This is a great tour for those who want to learn a little history and get away from the city noise and tours for an afternoon. Delightful day."

The best access point for exploring the Appian Way and Aurelian Walls is the Porta San Sebastiano, an imposing ancient gateway at the intersection of Viale delle Mura Latine and Via di Porta San Sebastiano. At this gateway, you’ll find the ancient city walls and the start of the Appian Way.

Yes, you can walk and bike along the Appian Way in Rome. The ancient road has minimal car access and is among Rome's best places to stroll. If you want to bike, you can bring your own wheels, rent them along the route, or join a bike tour.

Walk along the Appian Way in Rome, and you’ll come across fascinating fragments of ancient churches, walls, and villas. Among the most notable landmarks are the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, the Church of Domine Quo Vadis, and three catacombs: the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian, the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, and the Catacombs of Domitilla.

Yes, the Museum of the Walls (Museo delle Mura) is dedicated to the Aurelian Walls. It is on the first and second floors of the largest of Rome’s ancient gateways and the main entrance to the Appian Way, Porta San Sebastiano. Inside, you’ll find exhibitions about Rome’s ancient fortifications and a panoramic terrace.

Walking the entire Appian Way takes all day, but you don’t have to walk the whole road. You can visit the Museum of the Walls and parts of the Appian Way in about half a day but should add time if you plan to visit the catacombs. Biking takes at least 2–3 hours.

The best time to visit the Appian Way in Rome is in the early morning before Rome’s midday heat kicks in and typically before the tourist crush can crowd parts of the route. If you want to explore the ancient road with fewer cars, visit on Sunday when the road is closed to traffic.

When you're done at the Appian Way and Aurelian Walls, Rome has a ton of other fun things to do. According to travelers, here are some of the top attractions in Rome to visit:

• Colosseum

• Roman Forum

• Vatican Museums

• Sistine Chapel

• Palatine Hill

View Viator's guide to all the attractions in Rome.