3-Hour Appia Antica E-Bike Tour in Rome with Ancient Ruins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Bike along the historic Appia Antica in Rome
• 02 Explore the Circus and Villa of Maxentius, the second-largest Roman circus
• 03 Step inside the Mausoleum of Romulus, built for an emperor's son
• 04 Discover the Capo di Bove Bath Complex linked to Marcus Aurelius' tutor
• 05 Marvel at the vast Villa of the Quintili from the outside

Embark on a captivating 3-hour e-bike tour along the Appia Antica, starting from Via Appia Antica 60 in Rome. Explore remarkable archaeological sites including the Circus and Villa of Maxentius, the Mausoleum of Romulus, the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, the Capo di Bove Bath Complex, and the Villa of the Quintili. This ride combines ancient Roman history with the pleasure of discovering one of the city's most iconic roads by bike.

Explore remarkable archaeological sites including the Circus and Villa of Maxentius, the Mausoleum of Romulus, the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, the Capo di Bove Bath Complex, and the Villa of the Quintili.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

E-Bike Through the Wonders of the Appia Antica

• Start the biking tour at Via Appia Antica 60.
• Explore the following sites on this tour:
  • Circus and Villa of Maxentius (inside) - explore the second biggest Roman circus in the Roman world.
  • Mausoleum of Romulus (inside) - step inside an imperial mausoleum built for an emperor's son.
  • Tomb of Cecilia Metella (outside) - learn the incredible story of this ancient tomb and the woman it was built for.
  • Capo di Bove Bath Complex (inside) - explore the thermal complex of Emperor Marcus Aurelius' tutor.
  • Villa of the Quintili (outside) - a villa complex so big archaeologists initially thought it was another city!
• Return to our office, which marks the end of this tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional guide
• High-quality e-bikes
• Helmets, locks, and maps

Know before you go

• Guided tours can be tailor-made upon request, along with the final visit to the catacombs.
• The e-bike is very comfortable but heavier than a normal bike to push, so please make sure you are able to handle it while pedalling as well.
• Those who prefer not to cycle can purchase a golf-cart tour to do halfway together or receive tips for different, more accessible walking itineraries.
• Child seats up to 20 kg are available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Via Appia Antica, 60, Roma, RM, Italia

Tour start

Via Appia Antica, Roma RM, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.