--- title: Appian Way & Aqueducts small group e-bike tour(catacombs & food) lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 612 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Optional catacombs and food rank_in_category: 105 of 197 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/appian-way-aqueducts-small-group-e-bike-tour-catacombs-food/ --- # Appian Way & Aqueducts small group e-bike tour(catacombs & food) **Guidekin's take:** The Appian Way and the aqueduct park by e-bike in a small group, with the catacombs visited on the way and lunch or an aperitivo included on the tier that says so. Bike, helmet and guide are included at €75 per person, tips are not, and the catacombs and food only come with the right option. On Wednesdays the visit moves to the Saint Sebastian catacombs. In our comparison: #105 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Pedal on The Appian Way the queen of the long roads, with a full suspension E-mountain bike or a conformable E-bike in a small group. Today the Appian Way is a magnificent Natural Park, rich of monuments and treasures, an oasis of tranquility and relaxation, discover it! We will start with a stop to visit the mysterious Catacombs and we will follow the Appian Way passing by ruins as the Villa of Maxentius and the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. Then we will discover the Park of the Aqueducts and its wonderful remnants…A spectacular atmosphere in one of the most beautiful park in Rome!!! Next stop to taste typical roman dishes and relax in nature in the heart of the Eternal City before departing for one last immersion in nature. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Customers have to arrive at the meeting… - Group size varies by option: small group from €75 · private from €175 - 5 start times: between 08:30 and 14:30 - Food included: see what is included - Age 12+: Not accessible for children under 12 years **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person for the GROUP TOUR-NO CATACOMB/NO FOOD option; other options up to €199 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 612 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: EsBikeTours - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €75 · private from €175 - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.93 from 612 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 604 of 612. - 5 stars: 585 (96%) - 4 stars: 19 (3%) - 3 stars: 3 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and countryside route, but rough terrain and city traffic call for confident cycling. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain the history and pay close attention to riders' safety - Countryside routes offer a break from central Rome's crowds - Comfortable e-bikes help riders cover a lot of ground - Catacomb visits and the aqueduct park are frequent highlights - Tasty food at meal or snack stops **Complaints:** - Riding alongside city traffic feels stressful to some participants - Rough cobbles and uneven trails can be difficult for less confident cyclists Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-10-13 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | GROUP TOUR-NO CATACOMB/NO FOOD | €75 / person | English, French, Italian, Spanish | NO CATACOMBS / NO FOOD SMALL GROUP TOUR Duration: 3 hours: THE TOUR LASTS 3,5 HOURS FULL SUSPENSION CUBE E-BIKE Last Minute Booking: For tour booked less than 24 hours before the activity, it's automatically in English unless we already have another language | | GROUP TOUR +CATACOMBS +FOOD | €95 / person | English, French, Italian, Spanish | CATACOMBS AND FOOD INCLUDED SMALL GROUP TOUR Duration: 5 hours: THE TOUR LASTS 5 HOURS LUNCH OR APERITIVO FULL SUSPENSION CUBE E-BIKE Last Minute Booking: For tour booked less than 24 hours before the activity, it's automatically in English unless we already have another language | | PRIVATE-NO CATACOMB/NO FOOD | €175 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French, Italian, Spanish | NO CATACOMBS / NO FOOD PRIVATE TOUR Duration: 3 hours: THE TOUR LASTS 3,5 HOURS FULL SUSPENSION CUBE E-BIKE | | PRIVATE TOUR +CATACOMBS +FOOD | €199 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French, Italian, Spanish | CATACOMBS AND FOOD INCLUDED PRIVATE TOUR Duration: 5 hours: THE TOUR LASTS 5 HOURS LUNCH OR APERITIVO FULL SUSPENSION CUBE E-BIKE | ## What's included - For tours booked less than 24 hours before the activity, the tour is automatically in English - visit of the catacombs (except for easter, Christmas and new year's day) - lunch in the morning tour/aperitivo in the afternoon tour (with catacombs and food option) - live guide - Use of bicycle - vegetarian and gluten free options for lunch and aperitivo - helmets ## Not included - tips - If catacombs and food options are not selected by the customer, it's excluded from the experience ## Itinerary 1. **Porta San Sebastiano** (10m) - Admire one of the Gates of the imperial city and the imposing Arch of Drusus. You can also take a view of the Appian Way from the top of the Museum of the Roman Walls. 2. **Villa di Massenzio** (15m) - Stroll through the grounds of the villa of the last Emperor who spent his whole life in the Eternal City. 3. **Terme di Caracalla** (pass by, no stop) - After a short ride to exit the city center, the first stop of the tour is outside the ruins of the biggest spa of the ancient city! 4. **Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica** (pass by, no stop) - The Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella is one of the most impressive landmarks of the Appian Way. 5. **Mercato di Campagna Amica - Fonte Acqua Egeria** (50m) - This water bottling plant is a staple of Roman citizens who come here to buy mineral water. This is the unique location of our food break. 6. **Catacombe di San Callisto** (1h; admission included) - The first example of Christian cemetery and church. (The Catacombs will be closed on the days of Christmas, Easter and 1st Jan. 7. **Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica** (20m) - Ancient Rome had an impressive network of waterways. Here you will see the imposing remains of the Aqua Claudia and Aqua Felix. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 14:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Customers have to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time of the tour The tour leaves at maximum 5 minutes after the departure time Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJwSNyGLhhLxMRecoqNH6Pg3k Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - In the days of Christmas , Easter and 1st of January the catacombs are closed. - On Wednesdays the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus are closed, so we go to the Catacombs of Saint Sebastian - To partecipate to the tour you need good cycling experience. - The food stop can change due to holidays or special events. - Not accessible for children under 12 years - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - If the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus or Catacombs of Saint Sebastian are closed we go to the Catacombs of Domitilla - For tours booked less than 24 hours before the activity, the tour is automatically in English unless we already have availability scheduled in another language - Not recommended for those who do not know ride a bike - Not accessible for children under 12 years - To particpate, you need good cycling skills ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #105 of 197** | €75 | 5h | 4.93 (612) | varies by option | | [Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) | €149 | 4h | 5.0 (742) | shared | | [Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)](/italy/rome/tours/rome-pasta-making-class-with-sauces-and-wine-included-gf-option/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.99 (906) | shared | | [Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class](/italy/rome/tours/rome-3-spritz-cocktails-fresh-pasta-cooking-class/?format=md) | €59 | 3h | 4.98 (1838) | shared | Ranked #105 of 197 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €373, median €80; typical length 3h. 26 of 197 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/food-tours-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/appian-way-aqueducts-small-group-e-bike-tour-catacombs-food/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md