Ancient Appian Way: Explore Rome's Hidden History

Explore Rome’s ancient history on an eBike tour of the Appian Way, Catacombs, and Aqueducts. Enjoy a delicious lunch and afternoon aperitif.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Porta San Sebastiano - This grand southern entrance to Rome, part of the Aurelian Walls constructed around 275 AD, marks the start of the historic Via Appia Antica. Visitors can admire its beauty and explore the medieval graffiti that reflect the centuries-old pilgrimage routes.
  • Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - Explore the official burial site…
What's Included
  • High quality e-bike
  • Helmet
  • Mobile phone holder
  • Handlebar holder
  • Guided visit of the Catacombs
  • Lunch
  • Child seat until 25 kg
  • Child (6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet
What's Not Included
  • Optional Tips
Additional Information

This tour guides you through the Ancient Appian Way Regional Park, one of Europe’s largest urban protected areas. Participants will be immersed in the history of the Ancient Appian Way, a Roman road from the 4th century BC, stretching over 500km and connecting Rome to Brindisi in southern Italy. This road, not only a military route, conceals many…

Location
Roma STARBIKE - Rome eBike Tours & Experiences
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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Betsyc528
Jan 23, 2026
Our Favorite Tour in Rome - We have just returned from an amazing trip to Rome. All the days were great but our very favorite day was the day we spent with Alex at Roma Starbike. When we arrived at Roma Starbike we were greeted warmly by the staff and they made sure we had bikes that were comfortable, sized correctly and that we knew how to use them. We then set off with Alex for an amazing and instructive 5 hour tour. We peddled leisurely along the Appian Way outside the Aurelian Walls past sheep meadows, ancient ruins, and beautiful villas. Alex did such a wonderful job of bringing Ancient Rome to life for us by explaining both every day customs of Ancient Roman people and stories and intrigues of many of the leaders of that extraordinary period. This tour gave us a totally different perspective of Rome past and present.I have already recommended this tour with Alex to friends who are visiting in April.
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640mindaugasp
Jan 16, 2026
Perfect tour, exceptional guide - Exceptional experience worth to spend 5 hours from your visit to Rome. Was first-time on the e-bike. Ride was straight forward after short instructions. Was easy to keep up with the group or go uphill with variable assistance. Bes part of the experience was our tour guide Alex who balanced the ride with the history, personal stories, jokes, and inspiration.
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191anniej
Nov 29, 2025
Nature, views and History! - Amazing guide! Lorenzo is very knowledgeable and so generous with taking our questions and always adding to our experience. Wonderful countryside experience with incredible not-to-be-missed ancient history all along the way.
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James
Oct 8, 2025
Amazing Appian way e-bike tour - We had an amazing tour with Alex our guide. His knowledge of Roman history surpassed anything we could have hoped for.He also took great care in looking after our group making sure we were safe and informed at all times. It was nothing short of a fantastic trip with a fantastic guide!
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Alib480
Oct 4, 2025
We had a great bumpy cycle - We had a great bumpy cycle down the Appian Way. Chris was an excellent guide. We now feel like we understand much more about how the water got into Rome. The catacombs were amazing, Father Peter talked to us from a faith perspective. Only criticism was that the aperitivo was very basic but kept us going for an hour
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Goblue6
Oct 3, 2025
Ancient parks and structures - great way to spend a lovely afternoon in Rome. - Our tour guide Sadaf was so lovely - she explained all about the Appian Way and the Aqueducts and got us safely from the starting location near the Forum through many different areas of the city and parks. It was a great way to spend an afternoon in Rome, ending with a stop at a local cafe for snacks and drinks. The ebikes are well maintained and made biking through the city so easy. Highly Recommend!
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Teresa_b
Sep 26, 2025
A great way to see more... - A great way to see more of Rome. The ride is over some cobblestones at times so a bit bumpy but a nice ride. Lorenzo was very personable, patient, and had a sense of humor that was appreciated.
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I1218ogbenk
Sep 21, 2025
Easy Ride on the Appian Way - Delightful ebike experience on 9-24-25. Safety instructions were clear throughout tour. Lorenzo provided rich history filled with stories, humor and encouraged group participation. It was our first eBike experience--love the technology! Hills and distance are no problem. A little bit everything on the tour: catacombs, aqueducts, Appian Way, nature trails and a snack/beverage to boot. This tour was one of the top highlights of our 2 weeks in Rome. Thanks, Lorenzo and STARBIKE!
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M9547yqnancyh
Sep 17, 2025
Awesome! Unforgettable! Totally worth every penny! - We had a tour with Alex, and we can’t say enough! The whole day was wonderful and flew by! Alex brought the places we visited to life with his stories, anecdotes and passion—we will remember this tour for years to come!
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M5840wbchristinef
Sep 17, 2025
Beautifully Hidden Gems In Rome - If you want to see a different side of Rome or take a break from all of the tourists, this tour is it. Alex was a PHENOMENAL tour guide. He kept us on our toes with his stories and pop quizzes and showed us some beautiful parts of Rome. As an added bonus, the store owner helped us acquire some tickets for a last minute Colosseum tour through an affiliated company. Everyone at Starbike were extremely nice, courteous, knowledgeable, and accommodating. 10 out of 10 would do it again (and send my friends).
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From $103
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).