PRIVATE Appian Way and Lake Albano Ebike Tour with Italian Lunch

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Dutch

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Visit beautiful lake Albano and the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo with a quality Bosch-equipped Cannondale E-mountain bike (with antipuncture tires and comfortable saddle).

With our expert guide, discover the Ancient Appian Way, the Caffarella Valley and the Park of the Aqueducts before taking a 30' journey by train to the medieval hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo (the summer residence of the Pope).

Take a stroll through this hamlet before reaching the lake and stopping for an Italian lunch with a lakeside view. Then take a leisurely downhill descent along the Ancient Appian Way to Rome. The route is mostly off-road and is aimed at intermediate-level cyclists and covers a distance of roughly 32 miles (50km).

Options

Private tour in Dutch

Private tour in English

What's included

Water (biodegradable bottle)
Train tickets
Lunch at an Italian Trattoria
A helmet (mandatory)
Top Quality CANNONDALE E-Mountain Bike (with anti-puncture tires)
A professional guide
Handlebar bag

Gratuities

What to expect

15m

Our shop - the starting point of this tour!
Porta San Sebastiano
10m

Pass through this centuries-old gate in the city wall.
Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
15m

A park criss-crossed by the arched structures of ancient aqueducts.
Parco Della Caffarella
Pass by

Ride through this enchanting valley, interspersed with ancient Roman ruins.
Lake Albano
30m

Cycle around lake Albano, a body of water lodged in the crater of a long-extinguished volcano.
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Pass by

Pedal on the Ancient Appian Way, a 2300-year-old cobblestone Roman road, all the way back to Rome!
Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
5m · Admission ticket not included

Admire the sprawling remains of this rich 2nd century villa along the Ancient Appian Way.
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica
5m

The largest mausoleum ever built on the Ancient Appian Way.
Circus of Maxentius
5m

The remains of an Imperial Villa, flanked by a Roman "circus" - a private chariot racetrack, dating from the 4th century AD.
Terme di Caracalla
5m

To wrap up the tour, a view on the imposing structure of Emperor Caracalla's thermal baths (3rd century AD).
Ippodromo Delle Capannelle
Pass by

Hop on a train that will take you to Castel Gandolfo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there).

End point

You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there).

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a private bicycle tour with a guide in English or Dutch
Duration: 8 hours
Length: 50 km (32 mls)
Elevation: 150 mt (165 yds)
Difficulty level: intermediate, 70% off-road. It becomes challenging when muddy.
We require that all customers wear a helmet (provided for free)
Are the tours safe? The answer is: Absolutely! The tours follow carefully planned routes which have limited access to traffic, and some have no traffic at all, meaning you are able to enjoy your ride around the city in total relaxation and safety and you won't have to worry about traffic
In the winter months (November-March) you are recommended to bring a pair gloves.
Our bike equipment carries a weight limitation of 300 lbs (136 kg)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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