Ride an e-bike along the Appian Way from Rome to Castel Gandolfo.
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Rome, Italy
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Leave the bustle of Rome behind and follow the ancient Appian Way through the countryside with this guided e-bike adventure. Pass Roman tombs and ruins as you pedal to Castel Gandolfo, where you can take a dip in Lake Albano and explore the historic town. Stop for a two-course lunch with local wine at a traditional “osteria” before hopping on the train back to the city.
- A scenic e-bike adventure along the Appian Way to Castel Gandolfo
- Explore the route of one of the most important highways in ancient Rome
- See the town where the Pope has his summer residence and swim in the lake
- E-bike, helmet, and cycling guide included for a hassle-free ride
What's Included
- e-Bike and Helmet
- Local Guide
- Poncho (in case of rain)
- Refreshments
- LunchFood and Drinks around 25 € on the spot
- Return Train Ticket€3.50 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Appia Antica, 136, 00179 Roma RM, Italy
To reach us by public transport: Near the Colosseum or Circo Massimo metro, take bus 118 towards Villa dei Quintili, and get off at the Basilica di San Sebastiano stop. Here, your guide will welcome you and will lead you on foot tol the rental point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Complesso di Capo di Bove - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lake Albano
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Castel Gandolfo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Min./Refund: Minimum of 4 participants required. If not met, an alternative date or a full refund will be offered.
- Max Group Size: The limit is set at 8 guests per guide for a personalized experience. We maintain flexibility (1-2 extra guests) to keep family/group bookings together; the tour may still run with fewer than 6 people.
- Route: Approximately 60% of the tour takes place on the historic Appian Way. The route is carefully selected. However, please note that vehicular traffic on open roads is unavoidable during the transitions connecting the Appian Way to Lake Albano.
- Variations: The itinerary may be modified for safety reasons or due to external events.
- Skill Level: Basic to intermediate cycling skills are required (due to countryside/off-road sections).
- Riding Test: A mandatory pre-departure test will be conducted. The guide may deny participation (without refund) due to poor ability or health issues.
- Age Limit: Participants must be between 16 and 79 years old.
- What is NOT Included (A) Food & Drinks: Not included to give you flexibility on choice and quantity. The estimated cost for food/tastings usually ranges from €20 – €25. (B) Train Ticket: The train ticket for the return journey is not included and is the responsibility of the participant. The cost is a maximum of €3.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Fun and informative day rain or shine! Great guide! The aqueduct park was sensational. A few more busy roads than we were expecting as we did the full tour up to Gandolfo and the lake but all and all a wonderful day!
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“Everything was amazing! Emmanuel was a fantastic guide and made the bike tour unforgettable!”We highly recommend this tour
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much! 🚲 We are thrilled to hear that "everything was amazing!" The ride from Rome to Castel Gandolfo is a beautiful journey, and we are so glad Emanuele made it unforgettable for you. Your high recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to seeing you again for another epic ride with Bicycle Roma!
Fun and informative day rain or shine! Great guide! The aqueduct park was sensational. A few more busy roads than we were expecting as we did the full tour up to Gandolfo and the lake but all and all a wonderful day!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🚲 It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the "sensational" Aqueduct Park and that our guide made the day fun, even with a bit of rain!
Regarding the route to Castel Gandolfo: you're right, the full tour is an ambitious ride that occasionally connects through local roads to reach the lake. We appreciate your feedback as it helps future travelers prepare for the adventure. We're so glad that, "all in all," it was a wonderful day back in time! See you next time at Bicycle Roma!
Our guide Alessio made this a great experience. We really enjoyed his knowledge and insight of the history.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you had such a great experience! Alessio is a true history buff, and we’re thrilled his knowledge and insights added that extra "spark" to your ride. There’s nothing like hearing the stories behind the stones while pedaling through Rome. Thank you for choosing Bicycle Roma, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Alessio!
Was a fun ride, I would tell you it’s note for the novice or people who do not ride a bike, a little difficult ride but awesome if your a rider
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the feedback, Gregory! We are glad you had an awesome time on the ride to Castel Gandolfo. You made a very fair point: while our e-bikes provide great assistance, this specific 40km+ route involves different terrains and is best enjoyed by those with some riding experience. We appreciate you highlighting that it’s a rewarding challenge for "true riders." We hope to see you back for another epic adventure! 🚲🏰⛰️✨
Was a great ride and I appreciated having the electric bikes today as it was a long climb up the hill to Gandolfo. But anyone in decent condition could do this ride. Our guides were thoughtful and helpful and took us to an amazing local spot for lunch. The Appian way is bumpy, and this was more like a mountain bike experience than a road bike experience.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you very much for this excellent review!
What you experienced discovering the surroundings of Rome is the goal we want to achieve every time we lead customers on a bike trip! Great food, breathtaking landscapes, history and traditions of this village just outside the city! And Emanuele is the icing on the cake with his fun and competent way to guide you through the adventure! See you soon for more bike rides in and out of the capital!
A fun and physically exhausting day of biking. There were only four people in our group, and our guide Emanuelle was fantastic!
We’re very glad we did this, but we didn’t quite know what we were getting into:
1) The ride is bumpy and strenuous, you have to stay very focused to make sure you don’t fall. We’re 39 and 49 years old, in good shape and bike regularly. This was not an easy ride for us. Significant portions were on roads. So unless you’re fairly seasoned and confident biker, this probably isn’t for you.
2) There were no bike bags, so be ready to have your backpack with essentials on your back. Bring water and sunscreen!
3) In retrospect, we would have preferred more stops along the trail, to read about the ruins and drink water. Felt rushed to get to the top.
4) We opted to ride back rather than take the train, but wish that we’d walked around and explored Castel Gandolfo instead and took the train.
5) The ride back was scarier than up, with mountain-bike-level trails, steep downhills and 2 miles on a very busy road that didn’t feel safe. Also everyone’s bikes had an issue on the way down (brakes, batteries, chains) - thankfully our guide was able to fix most of it.
Overall, this was a fantastic way to unplug and forget all about everything. The scenery was stunning! Just wish we’d had more time to enjoy it and a bit less actual biking.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for spending your time to leave a review!
We're happy you enjoied one of the most fascinating tour we offer out of the city, even if it is one of the most challenging. We also offer multidays bike trips to enjoy the ride having more time to spend and visit the places.
Regards
Amazing bike ride from Rome to Gandolfo. Emanuel was an amazing tour guide who was full of knowledge !
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for this TOP review!
We are happy that you enjoyed the tour and that you appreciated the passion and expertise of our guide!
See you soon!
Amazing one of a kind experience! Via Appia Antica, riding through beautiful Marino and by Lake Albano, to the top of Castel Gandolfo, back down and through the Park of Aqueducts. Our guide, Emanuele, was knowledgeable, adventurous, and made it a perfect day!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Many thanks for this wonderful review!
When you feel good, time flies!, and we are very happy that you made it fly with us!!
The passion of our guide is certainly the icing on the cake!
I booked this tour because I wanted to bike to Castel Gandolfo but didn’t feel confident enough to do it myself. Emanuele (not sure if spelling right) knew the way well and stopped to point out interesting things we would have missed. My husband thought path was easy but if you’re not so great on a bike (like me) the beginning of the appian way can be challenging (where it’s very very bumpy). The restaurant we ate at in Castel Gondolfo was amazing and has a series of tunnels/chambers underground you can eat in. The countryside is amazing. This was our favorite thing we did in Rome. Only area for improvement - the ebikes themselves aren’t in great shape.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you very much for your review!
We are glad you enjoyed our tour!
Offering an unforgettable experience is our goal!
Hope you have a great day!!
Wow what a trip. The e-bikes weren’t what I expected though. They only assist and it is quite a workout. But happy we did it
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you very much for your review!
We are glad you enjoyed our tour!
Offering an unforgettable experience is our goal!
Hope you have a great day!!
View from Gondolfo, great ride along the Appian way, nothing to much trouble for the guys and they are flexible enough to change parts of it depending on what you want to do
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Mike, Thank you so much for the great review, it was a pleasure for us to introduce you the Appian Way and Castel Gandolfo with our amazing local guides!
Great, for those who like biking and are interested in Roman history.
And it doesn't even need to be in good shape (e-bikes).
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Response from Host, Sep 2026
Muito obrigado por esta avaliação fantástica! 🚲⚡✨ Você resumiu perfeitamente a essência do nosso passeio!
Combinar a paixão pela bicicleta com a incrível história da Roma Antiga é exatamente o que amamos fazer. E você destacou um ponto fundamental: graças à assistência das nossas e-bikes, qualquer pessoa pode desfrutar dos caminhos históricos e das paisagens sem se preocupar com o condicionamento físico ou o cansaço. Muito obrigado por ter pedalado conosco e por recomendar a experiência. Você será sempre muito bem-vindo de volta à Bicycle Roma!
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