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Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch

4.9 · 95 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Roma STARBIKE Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
09:00, 13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The Appian Way park by e-bike with everything switched on: a guided visit to the catacombs of Saint Callixtus, the Circus of Maxentius and the tomb of Cecilia Metella, and a lunch in the morning or cold cuts and drinks in the afternoon, rated 4.93 across 95 reviews.

E-bike, helmet, catacombs visit and the meal are included at €89 per person.

In our comparison: #14 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Italian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Appia+Catacombs+Lunch/AperitiThe page priceAppia Long: Appian Way Aqueducts eBike Tour with Catacombs and Lunch/Aperitif Duration: 5 hours Lunch/Aperitif Appia Aqueducts and Catacombs eBike€89 for 2+ people
Private Appia Catacombs LunchPrivate Appia Catacombs Lunch: Appian Way Aqueducts PRIVATE eBike Tour with Catacombs and Lunch or Aperitif Duration: 5 hours Lunch\Aperitif Appia Aqueducts Catacombs eBike€129 for 2+ people

Children from €63 (ages 6 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • 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
  • Child seat until 25 kg
  • Optional Tips

Reviews

4.9
95 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 94 of 95

Star breakdown of all 95 ratings

5 stars
89 · 94%
4 stars
5 · 5%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and countryside route; rough surfaces and traffic can challenge less confident cyclists.

Praised

  • Engaging guides explain Roman history and answer questions
  • Countryside and parks offer a break from the busy city
  • Informative catacomb visits alongside the cycling
  • Electric assistance helps riders manage hills and distance
  • Guides help riders navigate traffic and keep the group together

Complaints

  • Uneven cobblestones and rocky paths make parts of the route bumpy
  • City traffic and narrow roads can challenge less confident cyclists
  • Summer heat can make the ride tiring
  • Some enjoy the food, while others find the lunch or snacks basic and disappointing

Written by Guidekin from the 85 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 May 2024 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Roma STARBIKE - 0,03 mi from the "Colosseo" Metro station (Line B) - Next to the Carrefour Supermarket · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 13:00 daily; scheduled through February 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Roma STARBIKE; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The reduction for children (age 6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4'5'' feet tall (143 cm) because they will have a trailer bike and not a separate e-bike

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €63 ages 6 to 10

The booking form will also ask for: heights

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Catacombs & Underground Rome

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #14 of 46€895h4.93 (95)shared
Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike€754h4.99 (991)shared
Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground€482h4.98 (503)shared
Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts€594h4.94 (1953)shared

Ranked #14 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 to €470, median €75; typical length 2h 38m. 7 of 46 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 46 Catacombs & Underground Rome

From €89 per adult · Appia+Catacombs+Lunch/Aperiti