Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch

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Rome, Italy

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Italy’s Ancient Appian Way, one of Europe’s largest urban protected areas, on this small-group electric bike tour. Discover the history of this 4th-century BC Roman road, stretching over 310 miles (500 km), and uncover its secrets, including ancient villas and historical landmarks. Visit highlights like the Circus of Maxentius, Cecilia Metella’s Mausoleum, and St. Callixtus’s Catacombs, plus take a break for a refreshing lunch or aperitif.

Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insights from your guide
Avoid becoming fatigued as you explore by electric bike
A lunch or aperitif and all bike equipment are included
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Child (6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet
Helmet - Mobile phone holder - Handlebar holder
Child seat until 25 kg
High quality e-bike
Lunch

Lunch + Water (morning) Aperitif - Cold cuts + Drinks (afternoon)
Guided visit of the Catacombs

Optional Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Roma STARBIKE - Rome eBike Tours & Experiences
Via dei SS. Quattro, 58, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Roma STARBIKE - 0,03 mi from the "Colosseo" Metro station (Line B) - Next to the Carrefour Supermarket

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Porta San Sebastiano

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catacombe di San Callisto

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Parco Della Caffarella

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ninfeo di Egeria

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Park of the Aqueducts

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Terme di Caracalla

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Circus of Maxentius

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

You MUST know how to ride a bike WELL
Max weight: 120 KG - 265 pounds.
The reduction for children (age 6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4'5'' feet tall (143 cm) because they will have a trailer bike and not a separate e-bike
In the afternoon there will be a tasty Aperitif to replace the Lunch
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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

based on 70 reviews

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Relaxing, Beautiful, Educational and Fun Bike Tour Everyone Should Experience!

Erin_H, Apr 2026

People go to Rome for the Colosseum and Trevi and Pantheon; but there’s more to Rome. This bike excursion was a wonderful way to see outside the city walls, travel the Appian Way like Spartacus and Saint Peter, admire the engineering brilliance from 2000 years ago, and enjoy fresh air and quiet parks. We saw sheep crossing, turtles sun basking, a man practicing his trumpet in the park, children playing soccer, dogs playing fetch, a gladiator enthusiast club practicing for the upcoming holiday performance, a tennis club… but the highlight of the tour was Alex, our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and flexible. He took some amazing family photos for us that we will cherish forever! He kept us safe, was patient, and we truly enjoyed chatting with him at lunch (bruschetta, pasta with red sauce, water). If you can remember to request him, I strongly suggest you do. I’ve been to Rome four times and this was my first time doing a tour like this— it’s an absolute must and I regret not doing it sooner.

A great way to see more...

Teresa_B, Sep 2025

A great way to see more of Rome. The ride is over some cobblestones at times so a bit bumpy but a nice ride. Lorenzo was very personable, patient, and had a sense of humor that was appreciated.

Amazing experience

Raine_D, Sep 2025

It was wonderful to ride around enjoying the history of the area with stops for pictures. I would highly recommend this tour. We had so much fun and our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you STAR bikes.

Excellent, 100% recommend

Rebecca_S, Aug 2025

This was an excellent half day (approx 5 hours) activity, skillfully led by our guide, Iman, who was friendly and attentive at all times, ensuring we knew what to expect at each stage of the ride. Prior to departing, we were given clear instructions on how the bikes worked and also had the opportunity for a brief test-ride. This was our first experience of e-bikes and they were very easy to use (and definitely took all the pain out of any inclines!) The additional stop at the catacombs is well worth doing. Iman sorted the tickets and then left us in the capable hands of the official guide who lead us into the catacombs for an awe-inspiring and very informative tour (approx 45 mins long). Iman stayed with the bikes, looking after our possessions (safely housed in handlebar bags) and we continued with the ride, stopping along the way for Iman to point out ancient walls, buildings and the aqueduct. The Appian Way is an ancient cobbled road, be prepared for some bone rattling! A stretch of approx 1 Km is the original very large and very uneven cobbles. Iman prepared us for this section prior, explaining that it was probably the most challenging part of the 23Km ride, and navigated us through them expertly. He was very patient when riders preferred to push bikes along rather than ride and made sure he checked in on any stragglers. There was not a great deal of road-riding, but each time, Iman made sure we knew what was coming and guided us safely. The brunch was better than I had expected, in a local cafe, and consisted of a variety of sandwiches and pastries and a non-alcoholic drink. (Dietary requirements were checked at the beginning of the day to ensure they were catered for). As with any cycle ride, expect some saddle-soreness, especially given the cobbly nature of much of the route (and saddles which were not at all forgiving!). However, don't let this put you off as I would 100% recommend the tour and would gladly do it again myself. (Worst case scenario, bring your own cushioned saddle-cover!)

Cool, but HOT and brunch is in the afternoon.

Jenna_G, Jul 2025

It was a neat ride, but very long. It is a full 5 hours of biking with some stops. The e-bikes makes it easy, and the guide knows what he’s doing, but at 100 degrees in Rome, it was rough! Also, you should know that “brunch” was actually just cold cut sandwiches served just after 1 pm at a bar. We had expected something earlier and skipped breakfast, which wasn’t ideal. We had booked a private tour, and I definitely overpaid by a lot for the experience. My boys did enjoy the guide and had a good attitude about it.

Excellent your, brunch was very poor.

SheilaBailey, Jun 2025

I loved this tour - Marco was an informative and entertaining guide. He was careful to keep our small group together. It was a part of Rome I had never seen before. The biking was easy - first time on an e-bike and did ok. It was mostly in parks and not scary. I would have given 5* but ‘brunch’ was extremely disappointing. Three types of sandwiches on white, store bought bread. Two sandwiches were one small slice of pork salami (which I don’t eat) and a slice of American style cheese. Do better - margarita pizza or cheucertie? Anything but these terrible sandwiches.

The best day!

Lisa_R, May 2025

We had a great time! Myself and my two sons, ages 18 and 20. Highly recommend the tour to get to see the Roman countryside, the Appian Way, aquaducts and other sites we would not have seen otherwise - as well as get some exercise. Our guides Lorenzo and Paulo were excellent and Lorenzo shared so much interesting information along the way. Lunch sandwiches and biscuits were delicious. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that you and your sons enjoyed exploring the Roman countryside, the Appian Way, and aqueducts with us. Lorenzo and Paulo will be delighted to hear your kind words—especially Lorenzo about the interesting information he shared. It’s great to know you liked the lunch too! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you all back for another fantastic adventure soon!

Great e-bike ride with Matt

4v9cw7d5s7, Apr 2025

We had a great time! Matt was an amazing tour guide. He prioritized safety but made it very interesting and entertaining. I highly recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much! We're glad you had a great time, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words. He’s fantastic at making the tour both safe and fun. Thanks for the recommendation, and we’d love to see you again on another ride!

Really fun and unique experience.

Y_F, Apr 2025

Wow! This was fun. I will start by saying that we rode bikes for about 5 hours. If you aren’t up for that, then this isn’t the tour for you. That being said, they were e-bikes. This was my first time using an e-bike. Wow! It was super cool! It made the hills really easy. Going by bike was definitely the way to see everything. We started with the Catacombs tour. They already had our tickets waiting, and we went right in. After that, we rode out the Appian Way, which was so cool. We saw the ancient aqueduct and had time to take photos. We also stopped along the way to learn about the things we were seeing. They told us all the cool stories and history. On the way back, there was a stop for a light lunch. It wasn’t anything to write home about, but it was a nice end to a great tour. Overall, this was a wonderful way to spend the day. We couldn’t have seen this any other way. If you are interested in these sights, this is a really great tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for this fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time on the tour. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the e-bikes and found them helpful for the ride—especially on the hills! We’re glad you had the chance to explore the Catacombs, Appian Way, and ancient aqueducts, and that you learned some fascinating history along the way. We appreciate your feedback about the lunch. It’s great to hear you think this is the best way to see these sights. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

Brilliant tour - don’t miss this experience

Olivia_W, Nov 2024

Brilliant tour- Iman was knowledgeable and very engaging. A must-do whilst in Rome to get a different experience from touring the city itself. E-bikes made the trip easy and fun.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on the tour and that Iman was able to make your experience memorable. We absolutely agree—seeing Rome from an e-bike is a unique and fun way to explore the city! We hope you left with some amazing memories. Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

Catacombs- Lunch - Aqueducts and beautiful parks!

David_F, Nov 2024

Who could not enjoy this beautiful experience! A ride to the Catacombs of Sebastian with a designated informative tour prearranged by our guides. Our guide was thoroughly knowledgeable about Roma and led us through Rome traffic safely and securely. The parks were wonderful an not crowded. Lunch between two ancient aqueducts! Our e-bikes were easily ridden by diverse ages. 8 people in our group. It was an experience that we could not have had except by bicycle! It was simply GREAT!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience exploring Rome, especially the Catacombs of Sebastian and the peaceful parks. It’s great to know that the e-bikes made the ride accessible and enjoyable for everyone in your group. We’re glad your guide could provide such an informative and safe journey through Rome’s traffic. Lunch between the ancient aqueducts sounds like the perfect highlight! We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure!

Great experience

linoliv, Sep 2024

Hadn’t cycled for years, and had never been on an e-bike. Lorenzo made certain I was ok, and gave me the confidence to have the best day of our holiday in Rome. Thoroughly recommend as a contrast to City sight-seeing.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the tour and found the guide informative and attentive. It's great to know he made sure everyone stayed safe while allowing time for questions, photos, and hydration. We hope to welcome you both back for more adventures in the future!

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Carolyn_A, Sep 2024

Exceptional ride out of the city and enjoyed the antiquities along the way, with Flavio’s informative comments and congenial personality!

Anbefales

Jytte_M, May 2026

Kan varmt anbefales. Vi tog turen i maj og havde fantastisk cykelvejr. Meget spændende fortællinger fra guide. Det er en god idé at kunne cykle og ikke være bange for at cykle på lidt udfordrende veje :-)