Appian Way Bike Rental Park Official Partner
Description
You'll be able to ride at your leisure along the most ancient highway in the world. The park covers 4580 hectares along 16km (10-miles) of the Roman road preserving important ancient Roman tombs and villas. The Appia Antica Regional Park has five bicycle trails and there are several free monument that you can visit, such as Circus and Villa of Massenzio, Villa Capo di Bove, Museum of the Walls, as well as monuments with an entry fee (not included). Bikes for adults, children, child seat for infants up to 20kg (must be booked in advance), safety helmets and chain-locks are included in the price.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Free entrance to the main gate of Via Appia Antica, you will be able to enter the left tower to the very top of it allowing you to get a great overview of the city.
This is the Park tourist information office where you will collect your bike and get maps and information
This villa complex, one of the most evocative archaeological areas in the Roman countryside, extends between miles I and II of the via Appia Antica. It comprises three main buildings – the palace, the circus and the dynastic mausoleum, designed in an integral architectonic unit to celebrate the Emperor Maxentius, Constantine the Great's unfortunate adversary in the Battle of Ponte Milvio in 312 AD.
Ruins of an awesome site of bath and therms of Roman Times.
Our bike rental office
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Availability of bikes for adults and children, child seats, electrical bikes.
Reviews(41)
Renting bikes and riding the Appian Way was such a great experience/memory. It was so nice to be away from the city for a day. There are restaurants and bars along the way. Currently many of the ruins are being restored with little access. I would recommend renting pedal assist as there are long gentle slopes and one solid climb, unless you're in great shape.
Such a great day. Staff were very helpful telling us about what to see on route. Called in a small family restaurant along the way such lovely people. Wish I could do this again tomorrow
The trail is very, very bumpy, so it's a rough ride. The bikes can handle it. And I would do it again, but it was just a surprise. How rough it was?
Reserved 2 electric mountain bikes. Arrived before they opened at 9.30am Beautiful hot sunny day. Both bikes were in a good state of repair, we were given a bag for the bike to hold our stuff, and a lock with key. The man gave us a map and explained where to go etc. We enjoyed 3 hours riding along the Appian. Way One of our favourite activities of the holiday
Fantastic surroundings. Great and friendly service from the bike rental ... But... The via Appia and an electric bike was a bad combo. The road itself is not drivable in some places due to the height differences in the stones. The alternative is to drive on a side path. A dirt road with roots of trees and stones. Just wide enough for 1 bike, so there was often a traffic jam because people were stuck. We gave up quickly. Still packed the catacombs. The effort. In the meantime I met five bikers who also called it a night. We did the trip on a Sunday. Which caused extra crowds by local churchgoers and cars. It's too bad. Because the location was super.
Thank you for your review: yes, on Sunday the Appian Way can get a bit crowded but as soon as you reach the III mile it become more and more peaceful. Sure, some section are pretty bumpy and you need to walk your bikes but 80% is with the so called "sampietrino" or have dirt path where you can ride to skip the original cobblestones stretches.
We like cycling so to do it on the oldest road with perfect weather was a joy. We could have continued all day for miles more but other arramgements curtailed it.
The ebike is very good and helped us to travel along appian way, catacombs and also to aqueducts and baths of caracalla because it was easy cycling. The location of this shop is right at the bus stop and near the entry road to st calixtus catacomb so very convenient. Make sure you pick up a helmet as it's a bumpy ride on the appian way. I wouldn't do this if you're over 50 as can be bumpy
Get the mountain bikes for bumpy Roman era roads. Great instructions to get to aqueduct. Beautiful. Very happy with experience!
Great to Go outside the City. Biking IS easy but Mountainbike you should get for bumpiness. Invest the 8€ allong the path to See the different sites, its worth it!
I loved every minute of this bike but warning it’s rough terrain so Really recommend the E bike! I upgraded to a better bike and enjoyed my experience way more than if I had just had a regular one diffuser spectacular and the scenery is just magical it was so fun to do it on a bike.
