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Ancient Appian Way Private E-bike Tour: Nature Meets History, Culture and Art
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65 Ratings
Roma
• Embark on a journey amidst nature, away from urban clamor
• This journey intersects nature with abundant history, culture, and art
• Witness the old Roman aqueduct
• No charge for kids below 5 years and discounted rates for those up to 10 years.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Porta San Sebastiano - Impressive southern gateway to the city of Rome. Porta San Sebastiano, part of the Aurelian Walls built around 275 AD, also marks the beginning of the historic Via Appia Antica. Be enchanted by its beauty and discover the numerous medieval graffiti that testify to the flow of pilgrims over the centuries.
- Parco Della Caffarella - The Parco della Caffarella, now an integral part of the Appia Antica Regional Park, is one of the largest green areas not only in Rome but also in Europe. It is a treasure rich in history hidden among its paths and groves where you can spot remains of ancient constructions.
- Ninfeo di Egeria - Be captivated by the charm of this sacred place that tells the love story between the Nymph Egeria and the second King of Rome, Numa Pompilius. Upon learning of her beloved’s death, Egeria dissolved into tears from grief, giving life to a spring.
- Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - Walk through this vast green area, crossed in ancient times and still visible today by the Via Latina, the oldest road in Rome. A crossroads of the ancient Roman water network, here you can admire the grandeur of Roman engineering through the remains of some aqueducts, some of which are surprisingly still in operation.
- Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - At the fifth mile of the Via Appia, you can admire the remains of the majestic Villa dei Quintili, belonging to the brothers Sextus Quintilius Condianus and Maximus Valerius, consuls in the second century AD, who were killed by Commodus, who then confiscated the villa, making it imperial property.
- Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell’Appia Antica - This majestic mausoleum is a pagan tomb dedicated to Cecilia Metella, dating back to the 1st century BC. Incorporated into the Castrum Caetani, it remains the best-preserved mausoleum on the Via Appia Antica. Here you can also appreciate the remains of the medieval house of the wealthy Caetani family and the church of San Nicola, of which only the perimeter walls remain standing.
- Circus of Maxentius - Located on the Via Appia Antica, the Circus of Maxentius represents the best example of a Roman circus that has come down to us. Be transported to the past, surrounded by the remains of ancient Rome. The still-visible spine once hosted the Agonal Obelisk, which was moved during the Renaissance to the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona.
- Terme di Caracalla - Built by the emperor of the same name, the Baths of Caracalla were the largest public baths ever constructed for about a century. Today, much of their structure is still preserved. A branch of the Aqua Marcia brought water to the baths through the Antoninian Aqueduct. Small remains can be admired at Porta San Sebastiano.
What's Included
- High-quality e-bike rental.
- Complimentary child seat for up to 25 kg.
- Child ticket available for kids 6-10 years, under 4’7”.
- Included helmet for safety.
- Mobile phone and handlebar holders.
What's Not Included
- Optional Tip
Additional Information
- The reduction for children (age 6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet tall (143 cm) because they will have a trailer bike and not a bike alone
- You MUST know how to ride a bike WELL
Location
Via dei SS. Quattro, 58
Via dei SS. Quattro
Roma STARBIKE - 0,03 mi from the "Colosseo" Metro station (Line B) - Next to the Carrefour Supermarket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Keithox742rh
Jul 19, 2024
Great way to get outside of the city - My wife and I took a half day tour with another family which went out of the city to the Appian way and to Roman and Medieval the aqueducts. It was a great way to get out of the melee of the city, and also cooler on the move - the city was roasting! Our engaging guide Nico was great - we stopped at regular intervals where he explained the history of the sites both the legend and more probable reality. I was surprised how quickly we were out of the city and into open countryside full of ancient sites. Great Job Nico. keep it up.
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André
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing bike riding. Amazing place !! - Amazing views and beautiful places !! Also de bikes are pretty cool. Ancient rome roads around the city. Daniela was a great guide.
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Lynn_f
Jun 30, 2024
Quickest way to see 14 miles of Rome - We took this tour with our 11, 9, 7, & 5 yr old children & it was a wonderful experience! 14 miles on e-bikes were a wonderful way to explore this historical portion of the city. Our young children did not want the tour to end!
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Luv6f
Jun 26, 2024
Great guide, great tour - I booked the private tour a few mths ago, because my kids wanted to go to the quarry, but not catacombs. The response was quick and communication was clear. My guide was Ilenia, she was very accommodative. The tour was a highlight of our first Rome visit. Ilenia was pretty knowledgeable abt the stops and taking a private tour which gave us the flexibility. My kids were 11 and 13, my daughter (11) was able to catch up the speed. It was a very fun experience.
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Escape06294532828
Jun 9, 2024
Family e bike tour - Wonderful morning e bike tour with my family. DANIELLA WAS FUN AND FULL OF INTERESTING FACTS. WOULD FEFINETLY RECOMMEND
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Elizabethdm4383qk
Mar 24, 2024
Loved being outside - Super experience, not for kids though. Would be nice if company provided water bottle. Passionate tour guide. Allow more time to take photos.
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662kj
Mar 24, 2024
Green oasis Roman ruins tour - The trip was amazing! We were fortunate to have perfect weather. The ancient aqueduct and other ruins were beautiful and Flavio, our guide, was very knowledgeable and interesting. He went at a good pace for everyone and the E-bikes made it easy. Extra bonus - getting away from the crowds to restful countryside!
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Jonathan_h
Sep 28, 2023
A wonderful experience and a great, knowledgeable guide. Will recommend this tour to anyone visiting Roma - Great way to see the Appian Way. Tour guide was very knowledgeable - we loved the experience and the sharing of the wonderful history that is so much part of Rome.
Found the e-bikes an easy, very manageable way to travel on - the stops were well thought out and informative info was shared.
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Autumnsoleil57
Aug 27, 2023
So much fun!! - This was probably the highlight of our stay in Rome. Our guide was great and it was so much fun to ride in the wild places so close to the city center. I would recommend this tour to everyone
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Jasm362
Aug 14, 2023
Fantastic way to beat the queues, but still admire the views!! - Fun for all the family. Flavio (our guide) was brilliant - engaging, interesting and knowledgeable. We saw and heard things we would never have seen at the regular tourist hot spots and feeling the breeze on a bike is a great way to cool off on a hot day. It was our (myself and two teenage boys) first time on e-bikes and they made the hills very easy. Can’t recommend this activity, and these guys, enough and this tour was much better value than some I saw. You won’t be disappointed!!
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