Ancient Appian Way and Roman Countryside E-Bike Tour

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Cycle through time on ancient Rome's legendary Appian Way, where every stone tells a story—some dating to the 5th century BCE. You'll follow your guide through the stunning Roman countryside, discovering famous monuments and hidden gems along this historic route (and not worrying about getting lost). With well-paced stops for photos and rest, you'll experience an unforgettable blend of world-class adventure and epic history.

Active travelers will love this cycling tour
Bicycle and helmet use is included
Learn about Rome’s long history by riding right through it
A convenient way of touring the countryside from Rome

What's Included

Local guide
Use of an e-bike
Use of helmet

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

BigaBike - Rent Scooter Rome
Via di S. Calisto, 9, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Circo Massimo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palatine Hill

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Minimum age is 8 years
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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

4.5

based on 13 reviews

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Beautifully picturesque countryside ebike ride in Rome

Ruari_M, May 2024

What a wonderfully beautiful, pastoral and peaceful end to 3 days in Rome. Marta took us by many Roman antiquities in Rome and along the entracingly lovely Appian Way and explaned their history, ending up at a natural spring still providing water to Romans. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Worth it!

Leslie_B, Sep 2023

Really cool tour. E-bike was very useful for me. It's not very hilly, but the terrain is so rough, it was actually a little hard to steer and pedal at the same time, so the electric bike kept my forward momentum. Our guide was very knowledgeable, but it got uncomfortable when his rhetoric slid into antisemitic territory. It was also a very long tour. We had several breaks for water, but we didn't have snacks, which I would recommend. Great way to cover a lot of historic ground.

This is not a leisurely bike ride-and should not be described as such

lynne_W, Nov 2022

The scenery was great and we did enjoy the trip for the most part. We do have issues as to how the trip is described on Viator. The 20 mile distance was not disclosed nor that they were e-bikes and we would be charged an extra 15 for our bikes. And you should disclose that you will riding up rocky hills.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Dear Lynne, we are very sorry that you had not an excellent experience, the Appian Way tour is one of the most common tour for us and for all of the other agencies in Rome, but let me just clarify that the e-bikes are not included in the price of the tour you booked. We proposed to you the e-bike for an additional fee that you accepted, but was not mandatory. I'm sorry there was this misunderstanding... The Appian Way is an ancient road built in the 4th century BC immersed in the Roman countryside; of course is not like to ride in the city center with asphalt, but actually this is the reason why the people love it. Personally I do not consider it a difficult itinerary, also because we do it almost every day with thousands of people including families with children and the feedbacks are always very positive. Your guide has also changed the usual route to avoid some of the busier passages by taking you through the parks and quieter areas of the city. So, I don't know what to tell you, we believe that we did our best and probably you were not self confidence enough, that's why I suggest you, for your next trip to understand better what is in your physical possibilities and maybe read something more about the tour before to book it. Thanks for understanding. Best Regards

Great tour guide let down by the bikes

Thomas_V, May 2022

Our tour guide was excellent and we were lucky to have a tiny group - just my family and the host. But the bike hire part was disappointing: the bikes were poorly maintained. This is a generous, long tour, so having good bikes matters.

Great way to experience...

Ami_P, Apr 2022

Great way to experience Roman countryside and get away from the hustle of city. Martin was excellent.

We LOVED this bike trip. We were...

Monica_M, Aug 2018

We LOVED this bike trip. We were fortunate to be the only ones on the tour. Our guide was excellent and the trip was fantastic. It was great to get outside the city and the tour was fascinating. We saw many great spots on the back roads of Rome. You don't have to be an avid rider to manage this trip.

If I were just to rate the actual...

Greg_H, Oct 2017

If I were just to rate the actual experience it would be a 5. The bike ride along the Appian trail and all of the stops along the way were incredible. The history of the trails, the stop into the catacombs, the mausoleums along the route and lovely ride into the countryside to the aqueducts was a highlight of our Rome trip. It was so good to get out of the city for the day. However, from an organizational point of view Id give it a 3. Our guide was 45 minutes late, the bike shop we were told to go to had no idea what was going on and didnt have electric bikes, which is how the tour was marketed. We had to ride over to the main shop to get three electric bikes. Also, our guide,albeit knowledgeable, had a thick Russian accent and spoke incredibly fast which made it difficult to understand the facts and figures. We also werent given helmets which was fine - but some of the routes along the busy streets and narrow paths are crazy for the inexperienced rider.