Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch
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St. Callixtus’s Catacombs are part of the so-called Callistian complex, an area of about 30 hectares between the Via Appia Antica, the Via Ardeatina and the Via delle Sette Chiese, in Rome, which houses various funerary areas and catacombs
Lunch/Aperitif
A very much deserved break next to the Appian Way awaits you to enjoy a tasty Lunch in the morning tour or aperitif in the afternoon.
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What's Included
Included
- Helmet - Mobile phone holder - Handlebar holder
- Guided visit of the Catacombs
- Lunch
- Child (6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet
- High quality e-bike
- Child seat until 25 kg
Not Included
- Optional Tips
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You MUST know how to ride a bike WELL
- Max weight: 120 KG - 265 pounds.
- 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 separate e-bike
- In the afternoon there will be a tasty Aperitif to replace the Lunch
Itinerary
An imposing southern gateway to the city of Rome. The Porta di 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Visit to the official funerary complex of the Church of Rome. The largest underground cemetery in the city with corridors that reach a length of about 20km. The catacombs of St. Callixtus, a sacred place dating back to the second century BC, take their name from the deacon Callixtus I. More than 50 martyrs and 16 popes and half a million Christians were buried here.
Duration: 50 minutes
Admission ticket included
The Caffarella Park, today 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 see the remains of ancient buildings.
Duration: 50 minutes
Let yourself be enchanted by this sacred place that tells the love story between the Nymph Egeria and the second King of Rome Numa Pompilius, where Egeria, learning of the death of her beloved, burst into tears from grief, giving life to a spring.
Duration: 20 minutes
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
Duration: 20 minutes
In the afternoon there will be a tasty aperitif instead of the lunch
Duration: 40 minutes
We resume the e-bike tour along this immense green area crossed in ancient times and still visible today, from the Via Latina, the oldest road in Rome. Crossroads of the water network of Ancient Rome, here it is possible to admire the grandeur of Roman engineering through the remains of some aqueducts in some places well preserved, and surprisingly some still in operation.
Duration: 50 minutes
At the fifth mile of the Appian Way you can admire the remains of the majestic Villa dei Quintili belonging to the brothers Sesto Quintilio Condiano and Massimo Valerio, consuls in the second century AD, killed by Commodus I who confiscated the villa making it imperial property.
Duration: 20 minutes
Built by the emperor of the same name, the Baths of Caracalla were for about a century the largest public baths ever built, and today most of their structure is preserved. A branch of the Aqua Marcia brought water to the baths through the Antoninian aqueduct. Small remains can be admired at the Porta di San Sebastiano.
Duration: 15 minutes
Located on the Via Appia Antica, the Circus of Maxentius represents the best example of a Roman circus that has survived to this day. Let yourself be transported into the past surrounded by the remains of ancient Rome. The spina, still visible, housed the Agonale obelisk, moved during the Renaissance to the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 5 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Helmet - Mobile phone holder - Handlebar holder
- Guided visit of the Catacombs
- Lunch + Water (morning) Aperitif - Cold cuts + Drinks (afternoon)
- Child (6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet
- High quality e-bike
...and more
The starting point is: Roma STARBIKE - 0,03 mi from the "Colosseo" Metro station (Line B) - Next to the Carrefour Supermarket. We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.
