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E-bike tour: Journey through Appian Way to Castelgandolfo Lake with Local Cuisine Tasting

4.8

15 Ratings

Roma

Embark on an e-bike tour along the historic Appian Way, exploring tombs and ruins before reaching the stunning Castelgandolfo Lake. Indulge in local cuisine at a charming Osteria and enjoy a refreshing swim in the lake. Food and drinks not included in the price.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - You arrive on the Via Appia Antica, the most important street of ancient Rome. Follow this delightful path full of ancient historical finds. Meet churches, mausoleums and even an ancient arena and listen to fascinating stories about them. Enjoy this unique experience, riding your e-bike among the ancient Roman relics
Lake Albano - Dive into Lake Albano or rent a pedal boat
Castel Gandolfo - Discover the centre of Castel Gandolfo by e-bike and admire suggestive panoramas

What's Included

Lock
e-Bike
Helmet
Poncho (in case of rain)
Local Guide
Train from CastelGandolfo to Rome Termini

What's Not Included

Refreshments
Lunch

Additional Information

Embark on a journey of discovery. This incredible 35km journey along the Appia Antica, beginning in Rome, is an exploration of tombs, ruins, and mounds nestled within nature, culminating at one of central Italy’s most stunning lakes: Lake Albano (Castel Gandolfo). Here, you can relish a refreshing dip (keep in mind, facilities for changing and showering are not available). The quaint town center of Castel Gandolfo offers a unique treat – an Osteria with a historic cellar where you can try local specialties. Post a lovely meal with your guide, you’ll head to the station for the train ride back to Rome Central Station: Roma Termini, followed by an e-bike ride back to your starting point.

Please note, meal and beverage costs are not included in the price, giving you the freedom to choose what (and how much) you wish to indulge in. The cost of what we typically sample comes to around 25 €.

The length of the tour is 35 kilometers (21 miles), 70% of which is off-road. The level is intermediate but it requires a minimum of cycling experience (difficult with a child seat or child extension).
Around 60% of this tour takes place in the via Appia Antica. The tour runs on carefully chosen streets, but some traffic is unavoidable to connect the Appian Way to the Lake Albano.
Infants up to 20kg traveling on a child seat, come on the tour free of charge
Children up to 139cm join the tour with a child extension
Children from 140cm and above can independently ride an E-bike
NOT INCLUDES: food and drinks are not included in the price to leave you more freedom in choosing what (and how much) you want to eat. The price of all the things we will taste is usually around 20 € – 25 €.

Location

Via Appia Antica, 175

Via Appia Antica

By Public Transport: get off at the Metro A ( Red Line) stop "Arco di Travertino", then take the 660 bus which will end the line in front of the starting point.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.8

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V2097agkimm

Jun 3, 2024

Top experience of our Italian holiday! - Private e-bike tour from Rome to Castel Gandolfo and back by bike (about 35mi) was a perfect balance of history, scenery and terrain variety. Emmanuel is a personable, fun and patient guide who truly shares with his guests adding to our experience (we met his mom, dog and friend!). His recommendation for lunch was one of the best meals of our trip! The ride on the Appian Way and via Francigena to Castel Gandolfo and back through the aqueduct park was more serene and authentic than we expected, as well as perfectly challenging for my family. I highly recommend this break from Roman congestion to the countryside on this route. Thank you Bicycle-e!

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Sophia_g

Apr 11, 2024

Amazing adventure - Amazing bike ride from Rome to Gandolfo. Emanuel was an amazing tour guide who was full of knowledge !

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Krista_p

Mar 16, 2024

Book this tour now! - Amazing one of a kind experience! Via Appia Antica, riding through beautiful Marino and by Lake Albano, to the top of Castel Gandolfo, back down and through the Park of Aqueducts. Our guide, Emanuele, was knowledgeable, adventurous, and made it a perfect day!

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Emma_b

Dec 3, 2023

Amazing day trip out of Rome away from crowds - I booked this tour because I wanted to bike to Castel Gandolfo but didn’t feel confident enough to do it myself. Emanuele (not sure if spelling right) knew the way well and stopped to point out interesting things we would have missed. My husband thought path was easy but if you’re not so great on a bike (like me) the beginning of the appian way can be challenging (where it’s very very bumpy). The restaurant we ate at in Castel Gondolfo was amazing and has a series of tunnels/chambers underground you can eat in. The countryside is amazing. This was our favorite thing we did in Rome. Only area for improvement - the ebikes themselves aren’t in great shape.

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John_n

Oct 11, 2023

Fun ride - Wow what a trip. The e-bikes weren’t what I expected though. They only assist and it is quite a workout. But happy we did it

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Marialfm

Sep 7, 2023

Great way to absorb history - It was a fun and adventurous day outside the stifling crowds of central Rome, but packed with history and anecdotes… everyone was relaxed and extremely friendly…we reached CastelGandolfo and had lunch in a very quirky restaurant with a labyrinth of cellars and interesting memorabilia.. my highlight of the day was riding through the area of the aqueducts.. Emanuel had a deep and passionate knowledge of the area, but most of all he was super friendly and helpful… thanks for one of the most memorable days in Rome.

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861garretts

Jul 4, 2023

An amazing way to see Rome's surroundings - big thanks to Emanuele! - We did the 8 hour bike tour from Appia Antica up to Castel Gandolfo and Lake Albano, which is one of the longest tours they offer. It was absolutely worth it, and an amazing day. Our guide Emanuele went above and beyond to make the experience special and smooth. It can definitely be a workout, but with the electric assist bikes, you can also make it much easier, so you choose how much you sweat (we went on a sunny day in early July, there was plenty of sweat). Even with the electrical assist, it requires some biking skills and physical ability, but it’s absolutely worth it!. What really made the trip special was Emanuele's guidance. At his suggestion, instead of waiting in line to get food at the overcrowded restaurants at the lake, we got a great local porcetta sandwich beforehand and brought it up to the lake with us. Since we didn't have to wait for food, in the ~hour we had at the lake, instead of waiting for service, instead we were able to rent a paddle boat (with Emanuele's help to expedite) and eat our sandwiches in the middle of the beautiful azure blue volcanic lake! An amazing experience. I also jumped in because the water is so clear and perfect. Since we made good time on the way up to Castel Gandolfo, on the way back we also went through the Aqueduct Park. It's even more beautiful than the Appia Antica! I'm so grateful to Emanuele for the experience, and I'm also grateful to Rome and to Italy for doing such a great job preserving their nature and their history. One thing to note is that our tour was on a Sunday and I think that helped reduce the number of cars we encountered.

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Thetrailpixie

Nov 14, 2022

An amazing day out! - This is a great day out. We did the Appian Way cycle to Castelgandolfo Lake with Emanuele as our guide. The Appian Way is incredibly picturesque. There is some rough terrain, but the ebikes provided are really good, with fat tyres to handle it. When we reached Castelgandolfo they had organised a table for us at a local restaurant with the most incredible views out over the volcanic lake. We decided to cycle back as well which gave us the opportunity to visit the aqueduct park on the way back which is definitely worth it if you’re interested in ancient Rome - it’s almost unbelievable that they are so grand and still standing. Emmanuele our guide was friendly, knowledgable and a very good ride-leader with clear signalling and good safety awareness. I wasn’t sure what the water situation would be like but there are multiple drinking fountains along the way where you can refill your bottle. I think this ride is best suited to confident cyclists - we loved it and it really made our weekend.

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Anyamalkov

May 28, 2024

Know What You’re Getting Into - A fun and physically exhausting day of biking. There were only four people in our group, and our guide Emanuelle was fantastic! We’re very glad we did this, but we didn’t quite know what we were getting into: 1) The ride is bumpy and strenuous, you have to stay very focused to make sure you don’t fall. We’re 39 and 49 years old, in good shape and bike regularly. This was not an easy ride for us. Significant portions were on roads. So unless you’re fairly seasoned and confident biker, this probably isn’t for you. 2) There were no bike bags, so be ready to have your backpack with essentials on your back. Bring water and sunscreen! 3) In retrospect, we would have preferred more stops along the trail, to read about the ruins and drink water. Felt rushed to get to the top. 4) We opted to ride back rather than take the train, but wish that we’d walked around and explored Castel Gandolfo instead and took the train. 5) The ride back was scarier than up, with mountain-bike-level trails, steep downhills and 2 miles on a very busy road that didn’t feel safe. Also everyone’s bikes had an issue on the way down (brakes, batteries, chains) - thankfully our guide was able to fix most of it. Overall, this was a fantastic way to unplug and forget all about everything. The scenery was stunning! Just wish we’d had more time to enjoy it and a bit less actual biking.

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Matilde