We recommend making an online reservation (with immediate payment) at least one day in advance – especially at weekends, on public holidays, and during peak season (from March to October).

If you would rather rent your bike on the day, simply visit us at Via Appia Antica 58-60 (open daily) with a valid ID and credit card and you can pay upon your return, depending on the time Bikes can be rented onsite depending on current availability. We do not accept online reservations on the day.

Our rental rates are as follows:

• City-bike (children and adults): €4/hour, up to a maximum of €16 per day.
• City-bike with rear child seat: €5/hour, up to a maximum of €20 per day.
• Mountain bike: €5/hour, up to €20 per day.
• E-bike (electric bikes with pedal assistance): €8.00/hour, up to €32.00 per day.
• Electric mountain bikes (with or without rear child seat): €10/hour, up to €40 per day.

The price includes a lock for stops along the route, a helmet (minors must carry a helmet even if they choose not to wear it), and an illustrated map of Appian Way with a detailed route explanation.

We highly recommend mountain bikes (mtb) or electric mountain bikes (e-mtb) due to the Appian Way’s rugged cobblestones and sampietrini paving stones.

We are open every day (except December 25th and January 1st) from 9:30 am. Closing time varies between 5-7 pm, depending on the season.

Our bike rental service is available all day and you can rent bikes up until 90 minutes before our office closes. All bikes must be returned by the time the office closes . 

You can reach us is by taxi using the FreeNow or Uber app.

By bus, take the 118 which runs a circular loop from from the Circus Maximus up to Piazza Venezia and then down to the Colosseum before returning to Circus Maximus and onto the Via Appia Antica. The 118 bus runs every day of the week at roughly 20-minute intervals and stops directly outside our visitor centre. Pay for your ticket onboard by tapping your card or by using a pre-paid travel pass or ticket.

Alternatively, we are a 25-minute walk from Garbatella metro station or a 40-minute walk from Circus Maximus metro station.

Yes, we offer:

• Front seats (up to 15 kg)
• Rear seats (up to 20 kg)

The cost of a city bike with a rear bike seat is €5/hour, up to €20 per day. For an electric mountain bike with a rear seat, the cost is €10/hour, up to a maximum of €40 per day.

Please note: only infants aged 2+ can use child-seats. For your safety and security, they must be able to keep their head in a straight position.

We also have children’s bikes starting from size 18 (for ages 4+).

We strongly suggest booking your child seats and trailers in advance.

We only take bookings online (not by phone) and for a minimum rental period of 3 or 4 hours, depending on the season. 

If you wish to keep the bike longer than planned on the day of your rental, you can do so until closing time by paying the difference upon return (depending on the current availability). Your booking is confirmed only after payment.

You will receive a confirmation email (check your spam folder). If you do not receive this email, please contact us by phone (065135316), by messaging us on WhatsApp or by emailing us at infopointappia@gmail.com.

Note: If you would rather rent your bike on the day, you can visit us directly and rent it from our office (based on availability), paying for the time used upon return.

If you have made your reservation online, click here to view our terms and conditions and see if you are eligible for a full or partial refund. If you would like to reschedule, instead just send us an email at (infopointappia@gmail.com) at least one day before your bike rental, and you’ll have six months to use it. The cancellation and new date must be communicated via email, specifying the name and surname under which the reservation was made.

Yes. To change the date and time of your reservation, simply email us at infopointappia@gmail.com or contact us on WhatsApp and wait for confirmation.

Yes, if you want someone else to use your reservation, just send a cancellation email to infopointappia@gmail.com and establish a new date.

Please make sure to communicate the name and surname under which the initial booking was made so we can find the booking in our database.

We recommend staying within the protected area of the Regional Park of the Via Appia Antica. However, you are free to choose any route.

No. You must return your bike by closing time on the same day at our service center at Via Appia Antica 58-60.

There are two main routes along the Appian Way: the historical-archaeological route along the Via Appia Antica and a nature trail within the Caffarella Valley.

The first, which includes significant events in Rome’s history, is on cobblestones and short stretches of ancient basalt. In these sections, you should either walk your bikes or take the dirt paths on either side to protect both the bike and the ancient paving. For an easy and accessible route, especially for children, we recommend the Caffarella Valley.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult who will need to sign a liability form. Minors must also wear helmets while cycling.

Click here to see the routes.

Yes! There are two ways to explore the Appian Way:

1. Book a shared e-bike tour or private tour by bike or golf cart. Your expert fluent guide will accompany you on an immersive itinerary through the Appian Way’s highlights of historical and natural interest. Our guided tours range from 2 to 3.5 hours and can be booked as walking tours, bike tours (electric or mountain bike), or electric minicar tours.
2. Rent a bike from our Service Center (Via Appia Antica 58-60) and explore the Via Appia yourself. Our staff will provide a free map with the route, indicating opening hours and prices of main sites, refreshment points, and useful tips.

Sure! We provide free lockers if you want to leave something before you set off, or, in case of larger luggage, you can leave it in our office.

The Regional Park of the Via Appia Antica comprises a 4580-hectare area with some stretches of traffic. On every day except Wednesdays, when the Catacombs of San Callisto are closed, you can use the private road leading up to the catacombs to avoid traffic on the trafficked stretch of the Via Appia Antica, and reach the traffic-limited area after the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. The private road is open every day from 10 am to 5.30 pm, amd the route is illustrated below.

Please note: on Wednesdays, when this road is closed, you’ll have to cycle about 1 mile of the trafficked part of the Via Appia Antica or take the much longer route through the Caffarella Valley to reach the traffic-limited area of the Appian Way.