Appian Way Bike Tour | Private
Explore Rome's most ancient road and the treasures that line it in comfort and convenience
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Why Choose It?
- Explore Rome the best way - with the speed and comfort of an e-bike.
- Experience the absolute freedom of cycling through the Roman countryside.
- Enjoy the knowledge and attention of a private expert guide.

Tour Description
Cycling down the Appian Way is among the best experiences in Rome. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, you have free run of the countryside. Explore the environs of this regional park, cycle down its 2,300-year-old path, and feel the breeze cool you down this summer as you journey down the Via Appia Antica.
Discover many other millennia-old monuments during the course of your intermediate-level bike ride. Accompanied by your private, English-speaking guide, you’ll be making stops at the Colosseum and Roman Forum to soak in the sights. We won’t be stopping off, however, as this tour is for discovering Rome’s wealth of outdoor treasures.
Venture outside Rome’s ancient walls and hit the ancient highway
We’ll pass several ancient churches and a number of Roman tombs and ruins as we make our way down the ancient cobblestones of the Appian Way. Here, we’ll pass tombs and monuments few travelers to Rome even know exist, but which are some of the most moving.
Pass by the Tomb of the Scipios, one of the oldest families in Rome whose descendants met Hannibal in battle. Make your way along the Via Appia Antica, approaching the best-preserved gate in Rome’s Aurelian Walls, and make your way towards the countryside.
Discover Rome’s ancient ramparts at Porta San Sebastiano
Ancient Rome was surrounded by walls – first the Servian Wall, then the Aurelian Wall. Sections of both survive, the latter obviously bears slightly more fruit. We’ll be visiting the best-preserved section of the Aurelian Wall at the Appian Gate, otherwise known as Porta San Sebastiano.
From here we’ll journey down the Appian Way – one of the first roads leading to Rome. Lined with many pagan and Christian tombs, the Appian Way is incredibly atmospheric. We’ll soak in this atmosphere as we make the scenic journey down its 2,400-year-old Roman cobblestones.
Pass by the Villa of Maxentius, the emperor killed by Constantine
Cycle in the shadow of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, a relative of Caesar’s ally Crassus, whose wealth is evident from the proportions of her tomb. Lord Byron was overcome by its beauty and committed his feelings to verse. Follow in the Romantic poet’s footsteps as its proportions overwhelm you too.
This tour will give you perhaps the best views of Rome’s ancient hills, as well as the colossal Aurelian Walls that still surround the city. We recommend taking the Appian Way Bike Tour on Sundays and public holidays, as the park in which the Appian Way is situated is closed to traffic.
Customize your tour by visiting a Roman catacomb
Entry into the San Callisto or Santa Domitilla Catacombs can be added at an additional cost and an additional hour.
Your private tour can also be customized to include any of the sites and tombs along the Appian Way. Please note that some sites, like the Tomb of the Scipios, are open only with reservations.
- Itinerary:Colosseum (exterior)Roman Forum (exterior)Arch of ConstantinePorta San SebastianoAppian WayVilla of MaxentiusTomb of Cecilla MetellaCatacomb of San Callisto or San Domitilla (optional)
- Included:Private guideBike and helmet rental
- Wheelchair accessible:No
- Meeting Point:Via Cavour OR Campo de
excellent guides
Our guides are fluent in English and have a contagious passion for the inspiring cultural heritage of our Italian cities. Experts in their fields, they will immerse you in the hidden histories and intriguing lives of history's great protagonists. So much to see, so easy to miss out: with the help of our guides, visit the most absorbing sites and uncover the stories that have changed the world. Don't miss this fascinating journey!
dvorahl2022
Best tour ever. Martha was our guide. She is the best. They way she explained all , answered our questions give us all the information in every place all was wonderful. It was... read moreMartha was our guide. She is the best. They way she explained all , answered our questions give us all the information in every place all was wonderful. It was a very hot summer day and she always looks for ways to give us the information under the shade before we went into the sun. I highly recommend this company and Martha as well. It was very easy to make the reservation and pay. We took the private tour and was perfect. 3 hours that feel like Half hour . We didn’t do any limes to get into the places. Know that if you go by yourself or in other yours you could be up to 2 hours under the sun to get into the coliseum or forum. I highly recommend the private tour. read less - 8/05/2022
michelleSheiowitz
Great Food Stroll with Luca We did the Trastevere Food Stroll with Luca B and he was great! Brought us to great authentic locations and provided his expert advice! We would highly recommend this tour... read moreWe did the Trastevere Food Stroll with Luca B and he was great! Brought us to great authentic locations and provided his expert advice! We would highly recommend this tour and Luca!! read less - 7/30/2022
amandaadams72
Amazon tour and guide! We toured the colosseum and underground with Gigi on Wednesday and had a great time. He was so knowledgeable and fun, he really made the tour a highlight for us.... read moreWe toured the colosseum and underground with Gigi on Wednesday and had a great time. He was so knowledgeable and fun, he really made the tour a highlight for us. I would recommend him to anyone wanting a great tour of Rome!!!-- read less - 7/07/2022
Nolagirl6772
Delizioso! Our guide, Luca, was amazing! We enjoyed tastes of Rome that we would never have experienced on our own including the best cannoli I have ever tasted! Our 11 year... read moreOur guide, Luca, was amazing! We enjoyed tastes of Rome that we would never have experienced on our own including the best cannoli I have ever tasted! Our 11 year old was impressed with the pasta and the roasted pork. My husband and I enjoyed the very unique pizza. Luca was very informative and friendly and everything was so delicious. Go - and go hungry! read less - 7/06/2022
Matthew S
Bike tour and cooking class, outstanding! We have done several tours with Walks Inside Rome over the years, and they are always incredible. This year we chose the Appian Way bike tour and the three pastas... read moreWe have done several tours with Walks Inside Rome over the years, and they are always incredible. This year we chose the Appian Way bike tour and the three pastas of Rome cooking class. Both of them were unforgettable!
First, the bike tour. I am a klutz, and the last time I was on a bike I had such a bad crash I never thought I’d do it again, but this was something my husband had wanted to do for a long time, so I nervously agreed. Our guid, Fabrizio, was amazing. He was patient with me and before long the beauty and aromas of the Via Appia Antica melted my fear. We got to experience the city I love so dearly I. A unique way, get some exercise, and learn so much about the city’s history. I absolutely recommend this experience, and we’re thankful we had Fabrizio as our guide. He was great!
That evening we got to celebrate my survival with the cooking class! Davide was our chef and he too was outstanding! Caccio e pepe, carbonara, and amatriciana are the three pastas. The class was wonderful. We were welcomed with Prosecco and a selection of cheeses, meats and olives. I’m a vegetarian but wanted to learn to make everything and was planning to just eat the caccio e pepe, but Davide grabbed some extra tomatoes and we made a pomodoro sauce that’s the best I’ve ever had just a wonderful experience! The location is beautiful, which adds to the ambience. Amazing as always, WIR! read less - 6/24/2022NorthStar739415
Foodie walking tour of Trestaverde Luca was outstanding as our guide for our foodie walking tour of Trestaverde. Very knowledgeable, fun and easy going. Explained every stop and why each stop was selected. Also... read moreLuca was outstanding as our guide for our foodie walking tour of Trestaverde. Very knowledgeable, fun and easy going. Explained every stop and why each stop was selected. Also provided interesting history of the area. We would highly recommend Luca to anyone. read less - 6/23/2022
TIML_NC
Great Tour Great experience, though we had 9 in our group instead of 6. Our tour group met in front of the Vatican Museum entrance just before 7:30 and entered right... read moreGreat experience, though we had 9 in our group instead of 6. Our tour group met in front of the Vatican Museum entrance just before 7:30 and entered right at 8am. Our guide Cecilia was extremely knowledgeable and spoke great English. Plenty of time to take pictures along the tour as well. We ended our tour in St Peter’s Basilica, but stayed longer to go see the catacombs. We were there probably 4 hours total. Would not have been the same experience in a larger group or later in the day. read less - 6/11/2022