Appian Way Tour: Aurelian Wall, Catacombs, Circus of Maxentius

Electric–assist bicycle tour along the ancient Appian Way in Rome

Cycle into the Roman countryside on this intermediate-difficulty tour

Visit the 2nd-century San Callixtus catacombs (or 4th century San Sebastiano catacombs) and learn of Roman burial traditions (longer tour)

Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures personal attention from the guide

Water (biodegradable bottle)

A guide in English / German / French / Dutch / Spanish / Italian (depending on your chosen language)

Helmet (mandatory)

Top Quality CANNONDALE E-Bike (with anti-puncture tires)

Handlebar bag

Guided visit of the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano (ONLY IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR)

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Lunch

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that approximately 40% of the route of this tour takes place in the city. We ride carefully chosen city streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the Ancient Appian Way Park to the Aqueducts Park. In the remaining 60% of the route (riding in the parks) we encounter no traffic.
• You will cover an area of approximately 17 miles (27km), 60% of which takes place off-road. The difficulty level of this tour is intermediate (difficult with a child seat or child extension mounted on the bicycle).
• Infants under 1 year are not allowed to participate for safety reasons.
• Infants aged 1-4 years travelling on a child seat (with load capacity of up to 55 lbs or 25 kg) come on the tour free of charge
• For children aged 5-8 years a child extension (child streamliner) is provided.
• Children aged 9 and above can autonomously ride on an appropriately sized E-bikes
• Minimum of 4 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is 3 or less passengers on the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative for your tour or full refund.
• On Wednesdays, the route includes a deviation, so the morning departure tour will be half an hour longer (6,5 hours). The tour will be 6,5 hours long also in the period January 19 - February 14 2023.
• On Easter Sunday (March 31st, 2024), the Catacombs are closed (therefore, the 6-hour tour will not be running)
• This tour doesn't include any food or drinks; however, the route offers a few possibilities to purchase some food or drinks (which can be consumed during a suitable break).
• 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
• We require that all customers wear a helmet on the tour (provided for free).

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than a day before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

• English
• Spanish
• German
• Italian
• French
• Dutch