Difficulty
Easy
17
kilometers Traveled
85%
Beauty of Nature
15%
Villages & Towns
0%
Taste & Degustation
What to expect
Want to visit the Catacombs and the Appian Way without the stress? On this Appian Way e-bike tour, a private shuttle from Circus Maximus takes you straight to the Appia Antica. No Roman traffic, no waiting for buses and no riding on busy roads, so you spend your time on the bike instead.
On the way you pass the Baths of Caracalla and the San Sebastiano Gate. Your first stop is the Catacombs of San Callisto, the underground burial galleries of early Christian Rome, with your entrance ticket and guided visit included. Next comes the Basilica of San Sebastiano.
Then you hop on your e-bike and ride the ancient Appian Way itself, past the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, Capo di Bove and the Tomb of the Festoons. Quiet paths lead on through the Aqueducts Park, where the tall arches show how the Romans brought water into the city, then Tor Fiscale Park and Caffarella Park, with open fields and old trees all around.
Part of the route runs on the original Roman paving stones and unpaved country paths, and the e-bike keeps the ride easy. Your guide shares the stories of each place as you go, and at the end the shuttle takes you back to Circus Maximus.
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Message us on WhatsAppWhat is Included
- E-Bike or Regular Bike
- Helmet
- Local Guide
- Lock
- Catacombs ticket entrance and guided tour
- Private transfer from Circo Massimo to the Catacombs and back
- Roma’n Bike Card (exclusive circuit of discounts dedicated to cycle tourists)
What is Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Accident insurance (optional, extra at a cost of EUR 5)
- Admission to museums or monuments not listed in ‘what’s included’
Route characteristics
Trips by Duration
4.5 Hours
Road Surface
Roman paving 70% Unpaved Road 30%
The Stages of the Tour
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Baths of Caracalla 
To reach us at Circus Maximus you can use the Metro, which has its own stop of the same name.
If you want to be more comfortable, come to us by cab
Groups and Tour Confirmation
- Minimum number of participants: The tour requires a minimum of 4 participants. If the number is not reached, an alternative date or a full refund will be offered.
- Maximum Group Size: The limit is set at 8 guests per guide to ensure a personalized experience. We can be flexible (1-2 extra guests) so as not to separate family/group bookings; the tour can still depart with fewer than 6 people.
Route, Safety, and Variations
- Route: The 90% section of the route runs along the ancient Roman paving stones of the Appia Antica, in a restricted traffic zone (access permitted to residents only). There are only two short road crossings: one to enter the Parco degli Acquedotti and one between Tor Fiscale and the Parco della Caffarella.
- Route variations: In the event of celebrations, official events, or public demonstrations, the operator reserves the right to replace one or more highlights of the itinerary to ensure the safety of the group.
Suitability, Experience, and Discretion
- Riding Experience: You must be able to ride a bicycle confidently.
- Test and Denial: A brief assessment test will be conducted prior to departure. The guide has the absolute right to refuse participation (without refund) to any guest deemed unsuitable due to insufficient driving skills or poor physical/mental condition.
Children Policy
- Infants: Infants and children (up to 20kg / 44lbs) travel free of charge using a provided child seat.
- Children: Children (under 139 cm / 4 ft 7 in) must use a bike extension (tag-along/trailer).
- Minimum age for e-bikes: The minimum age for riding your own e-bike is 12 years.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the Tour.
- No refund if cancellation occurs within 24 hours before the start of the experience
