PRIVATE Appian Way and Lake Albano Ebike Tour with Italian Lunch

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

8 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Head for the Castelli Romani hills and take an electric bike tour around Lake Albano and Castel Gandolfo. The day-long experience includes a train ride from Rome to the medieval hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo. Stroll around the hamlet before stopping for lunch with a lakeside view, then take a leisurely downhill descent along the ancient Appian Way to Rome. The route is aimed at intermediate-level cyclists and covers a distance of roughly 32 miles (50km).

Travel by train to Castel Gandolfo in Castelli Romani
Avoid fatigue and let an e-bike do the hard work for you
Stop at a trattoria for lunch overlooking the water
Pedal downhill along the Appian Way, an ancient Roman road

What's Included

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

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Labicana, 49, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Meet your guide in central Rome. With your group together, travel past Caffarella Park to Rome’s Capanelle train station. Board your train to Castel Gandolfo, and relax on the 30-minute journey to the pretty hilltop town.

While best known as the site of the papal summer retreat, Castel Gandolfo also boasts picture-perfect scenery with striking views over Lake Albano. Hop off the train and onto your e-bike for a ride around the water’s edge. If the weather is good, there may even be a chance for a cool-down dip in the lake.

Stop for lunch at a restaurant with a lake view, then return to your bike for a downhill ride along the ancient Appian Way to Rome. The cobblestone road dates back more than 2,300 years, and is flanked by the ruined remains of Roman tombs and temples.

Your tour then ends in central Rome.

TopBike Rental & Tours

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porta San Sebastiano

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parco Della Caffarella (Pass By)

Lake Albano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) (Pass By)

Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Circus of Maxentius

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Terme di Caracalla

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ippodromo Capannelle (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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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Reviews

5.0

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Great day of biking

Penny_S, Apr 2025

This is a fabulous day trip to see a whole different side of Rome and it's history. You travel the length of what's left of the Appian Way, with many information stops about the history and ruins. The destination for lunch is at Castel Gandolfo where you have a lovely meal at a local trattoria. Then up to the top of the hill for a view, then onto the train for a short hop to the next part of the ride. The second half of the ride follows two different aqueducts.... absolutely amazing. You then wend your way through neighborhoods and parks back to the shop. Our guide Nima was absolutely fantastic. He was very friendly and charming and full of information. We learned so much! In addition, you can tell he's paying very good attention to group safety at all times. Although we are experienced riders we were grateful to not have to navigate.The bikes from Top Bike are in excellent condition. This a super experience for anyone who is comfortable on a bike.... The ride is about 27 miles/ 43 km by e-bike