Appian Way Sunset eBike Tour

Take part in a new experience, cycling through the woodlands and fields of Romes countrysides in the afternoon as the sun sets over the hills.

Experience the magic that is the “golden hour” with the colors tinged in a golden warmth that is made more apparent by the sun setting over the roman countryside.

Includes

• The use of an ebike for the duration of the tour
• The guidance by one of our expert guides
• A guided tour of the Catacombs out in the countryside
• A visit to the ancient appian way, an roman road running through the countyside
• A ride through the Park of the Aqueducts

Itinerary

• Catacombs of St Callisto – Guided Tour

Take your helmets off for a visit to the catacombs underground, walking through a portion of the 28km long labyrinth of tombs buried under 40metres. Usually lead by a priest from the Salesiani Order, they have been trusted with the upkeep of the Church of Romes official burial ground from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Centuries.

• Appian Way – 2nd Mile (Original Paving Stones)

Once your back on the surface, continue your bike ride to the first section of original stones used to pave the Appian Way, Romes first highway. See the road that would consolidate Romes reign over the southern half of modern day italy. Lined with tombs from ancient Rome and a medievil castel from the Caetani family. Leave the bumpy Appian Way for a smooth asphalted road to get to the aquaducts.

• Tor Fiscale – the Barbarians Camp

After a short stretch along an open road (some traffic) we reach the small park of Tor Fiscale, an introduction to the aqueducts. This is where many barbaric groups would create a camp whilst laying siege to Rome. Its also got the remains of 2 aqueducts running through it. The Aqueduct Felice (still running) and the Aqueduct Claudius.

• Park of the Aqueducts – extensive sections of roman aqueducts.

Following through from the Tor Fiscale using a trail that runs alongside the railway line brings us out underneath the arches of Romes highest aqueduct, the Aqueduct Claudius. Cycle through the entire park, getting up close to the ancient roman aqueducts.

• Cafarella Valley

Follow the aqueducts back into Rome, taking a shortcut through the Caffarella Valley. This public park is still in part private and used by the sheep farm who produce cheese. Its quite common in the summer to encounter flocks of sheep grazing in the fields.

Pricing/ Start Time

Cost: €69/person including catacomb ticket

Start: Depending on Sunset – April to Oct at 4pm

also available in the morning at 10am.

Departure Location: Viale Aventino 15/A Tamoil Gas Station