Via Appia Bike Tour

Explore the city off the beaten path
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TicketPrice per person42,50 €ClockDuration3 hrs.
March 15, 2026 - English - 14:00
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Want to see the city off the beaten path? Do our Rome Via Appia Bike Tour! This fun excursion has been specifically created for those who want to see Roma in a unique way. Which is why the route for this tour differs from the regular stops and attractions. During this tour you will explore the most beautiful spots outside the city center, taking in all of the old ruins and Catacombs in the countryside that surrounds the Italian capital.

Via Appia Bike Tour: Discover Rome off the beaten path

Highlights of the Rome Via Appia Tour

  • The Colosseum
  • Thermal Baths of Trajan
  • The Domus Aurea legends
  • The Celio hill with its hidden structures
  • The urban stretch of the Appian Way to the port of St. Sebastian
  • The imperial walls
  • The Vatican territory of the Catacombs
  • The Mausoleum of Romulus
  • The Circus of Maxentius
  • The remains of the Aqueduct
  • The Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and its facilities
  • The original stone road (2400 years old)
  • Tombs like towers and temples
  • The Caffarella park
  • The Nymphaeum of Egeria
  • The temple of Annia Regilla
  • The thermal baths of Caracalla

Ride on more than 2000 year old cobblestone streets and benefit from the expert knowledge of our enthusiastic English-speaking guide. You will cycle together for three fun, fact-filled hours through various parts of the Italian capital that will most likely be completely unknown to you and your group. Of course, you will also see important highlights like the Colosseum and Circus Maximus, but the main emphasis of this tour lies on discovering the ruins in the countryside outside the historic center. One significant highlight is the opportunity to see the Ancient Roman aqueducts and the Catacombs!

The great thing about doing a guided bike tour is the ability to see more in less time. Set your own pace, take in the sights and be sure to be ready to take some pictures – some sights you’ll definitely want to share with friends and family when you get home! It is also possible to stop for a coffee break and your guide will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

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Our advice: Do one of our guided tours on your first days in the city. This way, you can get an overview of the most important spots at the beginning of your trip already.

Keep in mind that this tour is quite hilly and not really suited for young kids. For less experienced cyclists we would advise the use of an e-bike.

Rome Via Appia Bike Tour: Start your city trip off right with a Baja Bikes tour!

Information
Good to know:
  • Online reservation is necessary
  • Reschedule or cancel free of charge
  • Payment on the spot (cash)
  • In case of bad weather: free poncho, reschedule or cancel free of charge
  • Distance: around 15 km (9 mi.)
  • Difficulty: accessible for all
  • For less experienced cyclists we would advise an e-bike
  • Minimum number of participants: 2
Included:
  • Bike rental
  • English-speaking guide
  • A great experience!
  • Time to take great pictures
Extra options:
  • Child bikes: from 8 years (20 and 24 inches)
  • Tag along: from 6 to 9 years
  • Child seats: up to 24kg (52 lbs) at the back or up to 15kg at the front, free of charge.
  • Tandems: not for this tour
  • E-bike: from 14 years, book up front, € 15
  • Basket: not available, please use a backpack
  • Helmets: available
Group size:
  • Bookable from: 2 to 200 participants
  • Average group size: 8 participants
  • Minimum: 2 participants
  • If the group is bigger than 15 participants we provide an additional guide
  • For bigger groups we provide an additional guide
Sustainable activity
This is why this tour is good for you and the planet:
  • Bike tours are eco-friendly and help promote sustainable tourism
  • By doing a bike tour, you save 1.5 to 2 kg of CO2 on average compared to a sightseeing tour by bus
  • You stimulate the local economy and employment
  • You help to invest in a local green infrastructure
  • Cycling is healthy and relaxing
  • Read more about Baja Bikes & sustainability
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This is what customers say about this tour

485 rate this tour with 4.7 stars

Very nice bike tour with an excellent guide.

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This is the second time we booked a bike tour with Bajabikes. The first was in Barcelona, and this time in Rome. It was fantastic again. We chose the Via Appia route (the oldest road). It takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It was truly beautiful. You see Rome from a different perspective. Nature and history blend perfectly. Our guide, ***, was super friendly and explained everything in a fun way. Sometimes we had to cycle up a steep hill. That was quite challenging on a bike where pedaling in the lowest gear was quite difficult. And the oldest road was literally ancient.

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*** was a fantastic guide during our Appian Way tour in Rome. We found the two stops along the way a little less interesting. But otherwise, it was a very enjoyable experience, with interesting explanations and a fun tour. Kudos to ***, and thank you!

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It was a lot of fun, manageable even though I'm 80 and have a regular bike (almost all the younger participants opted for an electric bike). Unfortunately, my poor hearing meant I couldn't understand much of the fast-talking, Flemish-accented ***.

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Great tour outside the city and along the Ancient Appian Way. Excellent Dutch guide. It was a fantastic afternoon.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the bike tour. It was great to get outside the city and explore it at a leisurely pace by bike. The guide was very friendly and relaxed, and he paid close attention to our safety and was always eager to answer all our questions, sharing a wealth of information with us. Highly recommended!

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Nice bike ride (via appia) With nice guide Thijs who gave correct explanation and guided the group safely through traffic.

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Thijs was a very good guide with nice anecdotes and a very beautiful route. Fantastic experience. Thank you.

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Interesting and fun bike tour, excellently explained by our guide ***

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Ticket

Price per person

42,50 €

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Duration

3 hrs.