“The Catacombs were incredible — so atmospheric. Then riding under the aqueducts felt like a movie scene.”
DELUXE Appian Way Bike Tour with Catacombs Visit, Traditional Lunch and Aqueducts Tour
Go deeper into the Appian Way: descend into catacombs, glide beneath monumental aqueducts, and enjoy traditional lunch in Rome’s most beautiful green corridor.
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Why book this tour
This is the Appian Way in its richest, most complete form — history above ground, history below ground, and the wide-open countryside in between. You’ll ride the legendary Via Appia on a premium e-bike, explore the Roman Aqueducts in the Aqueduct Park, and step underground for a guided visit of the Catacombs.
It’s immersive without being exhausting: e-bike assistance keeps the ride easy and enjoyable, while the longer 5-hour format gives you time to truly absorb the landscape — ancient stones, quiet paths, monumental ruins — plus a relaxing food break (traditional lunch on morning tours, or aperitif on afternoon tours).
What to expect
Ride through Rome’s green archaeological heart
After meeting your guide near the Colosseum, you’ll roll out toward the Ancient Appian Way Regional Park — one of Europe’s largest protected urban areas. Here, Rome feels surprisingly rural: meadows, pine trees, old walls and ancient tombs lining the road like quiet witnesses.
Catacombs visit: a powerful underground chapter
Your tour includes entrance and a guided visit to the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, one of the most important early-Christian burial sites in Rome. Descend into cool, silent corridors and discover how Rome’s history continues beneath the surface.
Aqueducts Park: Roman engineering on full display
You’ll ride through Parco degli Acquedotti, where massive aqueduct lines cut across the landscape. These towering structures once fed the city with fresh water — and today they create one of the most iconic “wow” views in Rome.
A well-earned break in a timeless setting
Midway through the ride, you’ll stop in a peaceful green area near the Aqueducts Park for a food break: traditional lunch in the morning tour, or aperitif in the afternoon. It’s the perfect moment to recharge, share stories, and soak in the atmosphere.
By the end, you won’t just have “seen” the Appian Way — you’ll have experienced it in depth: ancient road, hidden underworld, countryside calm, and the monumental lines of Rome’s water history.
A deluxe Appian Way experience
This tour is designed for travelers who want more than a scenic ride. It combines the most unforgettable elements of the Appia Antica into one flowing journey: cobblestones and tombs, imperial villas and countryside lanes, and the dramatic shift from sunlight to the underground silence of the Catacombs.
Your guide keeps the pace relaxed and personal, with frequent stops for photos, viewpoints and short explanations. E-bikes make the longer route comfortable, while the included Catacombs entrance and food break turn the ride into a full, satisfying half-day adventure.
You’ll leave with a deeper sense of ancient Rome — not just its monuments, but its engineering, its landscapes, and the hidden layers that most visitors never reach.
Amazing spots on the tour
- Baths (Terme) of Caracalla
- Porta San Sebastiano
- Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
- Villa di Massenzio
- Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella
- The Ancient Appian Way
- Villa of the Quintili family
- Traditional Lunch Break
- Park of the Aqueducts
- Caffarella Park
- Ninfeum of Egeria
Know before you go
- Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
- You must know how to ride a bike comfortably
- Bring water and comfortable shoes
- Route may adjust for safety depending on weather
- Meeting point: Via dei SS. Quattro 58
- Please arrive 10–15 minutes early
About StarBike Tours
We’re riders, guides, and Rome-obsessed humans. We build routes that feel personal, immersive and real — with small groups, great bikes, and guides who love sharing the hidden side of the city.
This deluxe Appian Way tour is one of our most complete experiences: nature, history, engineering and a meaningful underground visit — all in one unforgettable ride.
Reviews of this Tour
“Best tour we did in Rome. The Appian Way was peaceful, the aqueducts were massive, and the food break was perfect.”
“E-bikes made the full route easy. Loved the mix of nature, ruins, and the underground Catacombs visit.”
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