Rome: Half-Day Ancient Appian Way & Aqueducts E-Bike Tour German Tour
ID: GYG65837-O-795354
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Get on your electric-assist mountain bike and experience the Ancient Appian Way, the monumental Roman Aqueducts, and explore Rome’s incredibly rich countryside - in the company of an expert guide.
The Roman countryside boasts plenty of remarkable vistas. There’s plenty to take in on this half-day cycling tour, from the 2,300-year-old cobblestone roads to the ancient ruins and the incredible scenery.
After a short urban ride, you will reach the beginning of the Ancient Appian Way and then continue to cycle past ancient tombs and the ruins of an Imperial palace. As you ride, your guide will share interesting historical facts that will open your eyes to the Rome beyond the monuments.
Leaving the Ancient Appian Way, you will follow the ancient aqueducts through the Roman countryside, where you might feel like you are in the wild side of Rome of centuries ago. After a pleasant ride back, your tour ends with a return to central Rome.
Highlights
- Follow your guide on a bike tour of the Roman countryside
- Cycle past the Circus of Maxentius and other Roman ruins
- Travel along 2,300 year-old cobblestones of the Ancient Appian Way
- See the amazing aqueducts built by the Romans
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The length of the tour will be 27 kilometers, roughly 60% of which will take place off-road
Approximately 40% of the route of this tour takes place in the city. The tour runs on carefully selected streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the Appian Way to the Park of the Aqueducts. In the remaining 60% of the route (riding in the parks), there is no traffic.
The level of the tour is intermediate (challenging with an added child seat or child extension).
Wearing a helmet on the tour is mandatory
Infants under the age of 1 year cannot participate in the tour for safety reasons.
Infants aged 1-4 years traveling on a child seat (with a load capacity of up to 55 lbs or 25 kg) can come on the tour free of charge
For children aged 5-8 years, a child extension is provided
Children aged 9 and above can ride on an appropriately-sized e-bike independently.
A minimum of 4 participants applies. In case it's not reached, you will be offered an alternative for your tour or a full refund.
Via Labicana 49 (a 5-minute walk from the Colosseum)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
