Rome: Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts e-Bike Tour

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Rome: Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts e-Bike Tour

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Discover the history of the oldest highway in Rome, Appia Antica. Aboard a comfortable e-bike, you will explore the area's Roman antiquities, learning the stories behind them as you travel.

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Highlights

Explore the Via Appia Antica on an e-bike
Discover fascinating stories of various important sites
Enjoy a unique experience among ancient Roman relics

Description

Swap the hustle and bustle of the big city for a day in the countryside in this fantastic 4-hour or 5-hour electric bike tour. Your guide will be waiting for you at Lungotevere delle Armi 44, where this wonderful adventure will begin. Your route is Via Appia Antica (Appian Way), one of the most important access roads of the city of the Roman Empire. You can follow your guide through imposing aqueducts, including landmarks such as the Catacombs of San Callisto, and will also cross the Regional Park of Appia Antica. You have the option to take a 3-hour tour by electric or manual bicycle, or can instead opt to choose the 5-hour tour which includes the option to visit the Aqueducts Park or the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano.

Includes

E-Bike or bike Private local guide Helmet cover Poncho (in case of rain) 5-litre handlebar bag Child seat or child bike extension (on request) Guided visit of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus or St. Sebastian (if option selected) Guided visit of Aqueducts Park (if option selected)

Important Information

The length of the tour is 29 kilometers (18 miles), 60% of which is off-road. The level is easy but it requires a minimum of cycling experience (intermediate with a child seat or child extension) Around 30% of this tour takes place in the City/Tiber cycle path. The tour runs on carefully chosen streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the City Center to Appian Way and the Appian Way to the Aqueducts Park. In the remaining 60% of the route (riding in the parks), there is no traffic Infants up to 20kg traveling on a child seat, come on the tour free of charge Children up to 139cm join the tour with a child extension Children from 140cm and above can independently ride an E-bike This tour doesn't include any food/drinks; however, the route offers possibilities to purchase some (to be consumed during a suitable break) This tour is guaranteed in adverse weather