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Hike Along the Ancient Appian Way

Rome, Italy
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the Appian Way, famously called "The Queen of Roads," on this half-day guided hike blending history and nature. Starting in S. Maria delle Mole, you’ll trek through ancient villas, Roman countryside, and historic landmarks, concluding near Circus Maximus. Suitable for fit adventurers, this hike offers 90 percent walking and 10 percent exploring, so lace up your boots, bring water, and get ready to step back in time.
  • Join a certified hiking guide and trek the historic Appian Way
  • Follow the path once walked by soldiers, merchants, and emperors
  • Pass Roman ruins, ancient villas, and quiet countryside trails
  • Begin near Termini Station and finish at Circus Maximus in central Rome

What's Included

  • Certified Hiking Guide in English
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

  • VyTA Santa Margherita
    Stazione Roma Termini - lato, Via Marsala, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

    The pickup point is outside a coffee place called "Vyta", inside Termini train station – right at one of the two main side entrances (Via Marsala)

Pickup details

From the pickup point, we will walk to the regional train that will bring us to the trail head at S. Maria delle Mole (about 20 minutes by train). Typically the train departs at 7am, so please be at the pickup point no later than 6.30am. You should already have purchased a train ticket at this stage. We will always get in touch no later than 24 hours before the hike, so make sure that your contact details are correct.

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Meeting point

  • S.MARIA DELLE MOLE | stazione FS # f14060
    00040 Marino, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

    There is a very small train station with just one platform, called S. Maria Delle Mole. We meet directly on this platform, which is right next to the main road. The exact meeting location is right under the blue sign facing the street, with white letters, saying "S. Maria delle Mole".

End point

  • Circo Massimo
    00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

    The tour ends at Circo Massimo, right next to the subway station (Line B). There are also tram lines and busses.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

1

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

5 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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