Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts

Name: Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts
Brand: TopBike Rental and Tours
Price: 59 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (1953 reviews)

4.9 · 1,953 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by TopBike Rental and Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 4h–6h
Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers
Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 14:00, 14:30, 16:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

The Appian Way and the aqueduct park by bike or e-bike, with a guided catacombs visit on the longer version, past the Aurelian Walls, the Circus of Maxentius and the tomb of Caecilia Metella, rated 4.94 across 1,953 reviews.

Bike, helmet, water and guide are included at €59 per person, food and pickup are not. Part off road, part city traffic.

In our comparison: #3 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

24 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.

Option	What the operator says	From, per adult
4h Spanish Tour - Regular BikeThe page priceSpanish	excluding Catacombs	€59
4h Dutch Tour - Regular BikeDutch	excluding Catacombs	€59
4h German Tour - Regular BikeGerman	excluding Catacombs	€59
4h Italian Tour - Regular BikeItalian	excluding Catacombs	€59
4h English Tour - Regular BikeEnglish	excluding Catacombs	€59

4h French Tour - Regular BikeFrench	excluding Catacombs	€59
4h French Tour - E-BikeFrench	excluding Catacombs	€65
4h English Tour - E-BikeEnglish	excluding Catacombs	€65
4h Italian Tour - E-BikeItalian	excluding Catacombs	€65
4h Spanish Tour - E-BikeSpanish	excluding Catacombs	€65
4h Dutch Tour - E-BikeDutch	excluding Catacombs	€65
4h German Tour - E-BikeGerman	excluding Catacombs	€65
6h German Tour - Regular BikeGerman	including Catacombs	€85
6h Spanish Tour - Regular BikeSpanish	including Catacombs	€85
6h Italian Tour - Regular BikeItalian	including Catacombs	€85
6h French Tour - Regular BikeFrench	including Catacombs	€85
6h Dutch Tour - Regular BikeDutch	including Catacombs	€85
6h English Tour - Regular BikeEnglish	including Catacombs	€85
6h English Tour - E-BikeEnglish	including Catacombs	€89
6h German Tour - E-BikeGerman	including Catacombs	€89
6h French Tour - E-BikeFrench	including Catacombs	€89
6h Dutch Tour - E-BikeDutch	including Catacombs	€89
6h Spanish Tour - E-BikeSpanish	including Catacombs	€89
6h Italian Tour - E-BikeItalian	including Catacombs	€89

Children from €59 (ages 5 to 8). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

Water (biodegradable bottle)
Professional guide
Helmet (mandatory)
Premium Bike or E-Bike (with anti-puncture tires and comfortable saddle)
Handlebar bag
Guided visit of the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano (ONLY IN THE 6-HOUR TOUR)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
This tour doesn't include any food or drinks; however, the route offers a few possibilities to purchase some food or drinks (which can be consumed during a suitable break).

Reviews

4.9

1,953 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,934 of 1,953

Star breakdown of all 1,953 ratings

5 stars

1,865 · 95%

4 stars

69 · 4%

3 stars

12 · 1%

2 stars

3 · 0%

1 star

4 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the history and countryside route; city traffic and rough paths can challenge less confident cyclists.

Praised

Guides explain Roman history and keep track of the group
Exploring the Appian Way and aqueducts away from central Rome's crowds
Electric assistance makes hills and pedalling less demanding
Regular stops for photos, water and rest
Catacomb visits offer a break from the heat

Complaints

City traffic feels intimidating to some riders
Some find the ride easy, while others struggle with rough stones and narrow trails

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 May 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where: You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there). · Open in Google Maps
Departure: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 14:00, 14:30, 16:00 daily; scheduled through November 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: TopBike Rental and Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Porta San Sebastiano
Marvel at the imposing Porta di San Sebastiano, a gate in the 3rd-century defensive walls of Rome.
10 min
2
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Ride on the "Regina Viarum", the Queen of the Roads - an ancient highway built in the 4th century BC, stretched between Rome and Brindisi (in its initial form, about 538 km long!)
2h
3
Catacombe di San Callisto
In the 4-hour tour, a short pause to contemplate the massive burial underground, resting place to half a million souls. Please note: on Wednesdays, this stop is not included in the 4-hour tour. In the 6-hour tour, a 45-minute guided visit of these 2nd-century catacombs, in all their complexity and mystery! Note: On Wednesdays, the 6-hour tour will visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano (instead of those of San Callixtus).
10 min
4
Circus of Maxentius
Stop by the monumental ruins of this Imperial Villa and its adjacent Circus (a private chariot racetrack), dating from the beginning of the 4th century AD.
10 min
5
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way - dedicated to a young noblewoman from the 1st century AD.
10 min
6
Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
Witness the sprawling remains of this 2nd-century villa, which raised the envy of Emperor Commodus (stop for this highlight included only in the in the 6-hour tour).
10 min
7
Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
A large park criss-crossed with the arches of several ancient Aqueducts supplying Rome with water.
1h
8
Terme di Caracalla
A view over the remains of one of ancient Rome's largest thermal baths (highlight included only In the 6-hour tour)
10 min
Parco Della Caffarella
Bike through this island of countryside in the midst of the sprawling city of Rome... replete with rustic animal farms and large green pastures.
Pass by, no stop

About this tour, from the operator

Explore rural Italy and discover ancient Roman ruins on this 4- or 6- hour Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs, and Roman Aqueducts tour by quality bike or E-Bike. Cycle on the Ancient Appian Way with your guide, marvel at Roman ruins such as the Aurelian Walls, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella. Delve deep into the 2nd-century San Callisto or San Sebastiano catacombs (only in the 6-hour version of the tour) to learn of Roman burial traditions and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

This tour comes in two variants: a shorter 4-hour version and a longer 6-hour one. The two variants are identical in itinerary but differ in their inclusions. For more info please check the Important info section.

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
You will cover an area of approximately 17 miles (27km), 60% of which takes place off-road. The difficulty level of this tour is intermediate (difficult with a child seat or child extension mounted on the bicycle).
Child policy: (1) Infants under 1 year are not allowed to participate for safety reasons. (2) Infants aged 1-4 years travelling on a child seat (with load capacity of up to 49 lbs or 22 kg) come on the tour free of charge. (3) For children aged 5-8 years a child extension (child streamliner) is provided. (4) Children aged 9 and above can autonomously ride on an appropriately sized bikes or E-bikes.

Accessibility

Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby

Please note that approximately 40% of the route of this tour takes place in the city. We ride carefully chosen city streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the Ancient Appian Way Park to the Aqueducts Park. In the remaining 60% of the route (riding in the parks) we encounter no traffic.
Minimum of 4 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is 3 or less passengers on the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative for your tour or full refund.
On Wednesdays, the route includes a deviation, so the tour may last half an hour longer (4.5 hours in place of 4 hours and 6,5 hours in place of 6 hours). The tour may be half an hour longer also in the period between mid January and mid February.
On Easter Sunday (March 28th, 2027), the Catacombs are closed (therefore, the 6-hour tour will not be running)
This tour doesn't include any food or drinks; however, the route offers a few possibilities to purchase some food or drinks (which can be consumed during a suitable break).
Are the tours safe? The answer is: Absolutely! The tours follow carefully planned routes which have limited access to traffic, and some have no traffic at all, meaning you are able to enjoy your ride around the city in total relaxation and safety and you won't have to worry about traffic
We require that all customers wear a helmet on the tour (provided for free).
Our bike equipment carries a weight limitation of 300 lbs (136 kg)

Good to know

Food not included This tour doesn't include any food or…
Children from €59 ages 5 to 8

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

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #3 of 46	€59	4h–6h	4.94 (1953)	shared, max 10
Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike	€75	4h	4.99 (991)	shared
Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground	€48	2h	4.98 (503)	shared
Rome Catacomb & Appian Way Small-Group Tour by Golf Cart	€99	3h	4.94 (1066)	shared

Ranked #3 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

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