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Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch

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Overview

This tour takes you through the Ancient Appian Way Regional Park, one of the largest urban protected areas in Europe. You will be immerse in the history of the Ancient Appian Way, a 4th century BC roman road, over 500km long that connected Rome to Brindisi, south of Italy. Not only a military road but a road the hides a lots of secrets, beautiful villas and historical sites. You will pass by the Circus of Maxentius, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, to name a few.

St. Callixtus’s Catacombs are part of the so-called Callistian complex, an area of about 30 hectares between the Via Appia Antica, the Via Ardeatina and the Via delle Sette Chiese, in Rome, which houses various funerary areas and catacombs

Lunch/Aperitif
A very much deserved break next to the Appian Way awaits you to enjoy a tasty Lunch in the morning tour or aperitif in the afternoon.

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch + Water (morning) Aperitif - Cold cuts + Drinks (afternoon)
  • Helmet - Mobile phone holder - Handlebar holder
  • Child (6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet
  • Optional Tips
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Via Capo d'Africa
29, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Porta San Sebastiano

An imposing southern gateway to the city of Rome. The Porta di San Sebastiano, part of the Aurelian Walls built around 275 AD, also marks the beginning of the historic Via Appia Antica. Be enchanted by its beauty and discover the numerous medieval graffiti that testify to the flow of pilgrims over the centuries.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

Visit to the official funerary complex of the Church of Rome. The largest underground cemetery in the city with corridors that reach a length of about 20km. The catacombs of St. Callixtus, a sacred place dating back to the second century BC, take their name from the deacon Callixtus I. More than 50 martyrs and 16 popes and half a million Christians were buried here.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Parco Della Caffarella

The Caffarella Park, today an integral part of the Appia Antica Regional Park, is one of the largest green areas not only in Rome but also in Europe. It is a treasure rich in history hidden among its paths and groves where you can see the remains of ancient buildings.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ninfeo di Egeria

Let yourself be enchanted by this sacred place that tells the love story between the Nymph Egeria and the second King of Rome Numa Pompilius, where Egeria, learning of the death of her beloved, burst into tears from grief, giving life to a spring.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

This majestic mausoleum is a pagan tomb dedicated to Cecilia Metella, dating back to the 1st century BC. Incorporated into the Castrum Caetani, it remains the best preserved mausoleum on the Via Appia Antica. Here you can also appreciate the remains of the medieval house of the wealthy Caetani family and the church of San Nicola of which only the perimeter walls remain standing
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Park of the Aqueducts

In the shadow of the legendary Appian Way, a stop for lunch is planned. You will be able to taste Italian specialties in the restaurant. Note: only in the 5-hour tour In the afternoon there will be a tasty aperitif instead of the lunch
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

We resume the e-bike tour along this immense green area crossed in ancient times and still visible today, from the Via Latina, the oldest road in Rome. Crossroads of the water network of Ancient Rome, here it is possible to admire the grandeur of Roman engineering through the remains of some aqueducts in some places well preserved, and surprisingly some still in operation.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica

At the fifth mile of the Appian Way you can admire the remains of the majestic Villa dei Quintili belonging to the brothers Sesto Quintilio Condiano and Massimo Valerio, consuls in the second century AD, killed by Commodus I who confiscated the villa making it imperial property.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Terme di Caracalla

Built by the emperor of the same name, the Baths of Caracalla were for about a century the largest public baths ever built, and today most of their structure is preserved. A branch of the Aqua Marcia brought water to the baths through the Antoninian aqueduct. Small remains can be admired at the Porta di San Sebastiano.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Circus of Maxentius

Located on the Via Appia Antica, the Circus of Maxentius represents the best example of a Roman circus that has survived to this day. Let yourself be transported into the past surrounded by the remains of ancient Rome. The spina, still visible, housed the Agonale obelisk, moved during the Renaissance to the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • You MUST know how to ride a bike WELL
  • Max weight: 120 KG - 265 pounds.
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. Lunch + Water (morning) Aperitif - Cold cuts + Drinks (afternoon).
  • Helmet - Mobile phone holder - Handlebar holder.
  • Child (6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet.
  • High quality e-bike.
  • Child seat until 25 kg.
  • Guided visit of the Catacombs.
The following is NOT included:
  • Optional Tips.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Deluxe Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs and Traditional Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchLunch + Water (morning) Aperitif - Cold cuts + Drinks (afternoon)
  • Helmet - Mobile phone holder - Handlebar holder
  • Child (6-10) is valid only if they are less than 4/7 feet
  • High quality e-bike
  • Child seat until 25 kg
  • Guided visit of the Catacombs
  • Optional Tips

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • You MUST know how to ride a bike WELL
  • Max weight: 120 KG - 265 pounds.
  • 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
  • In the afternoon there will be a tasty Aperitif to replace the Lunch
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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