Via Appia and the Aurelian Wall
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Monument - Historical,
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Via Appia and the Aurelian Wall Reviews
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Review by Mary T, September 2012
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
A great way to see parts of Rome that you don't typically get to see. Our guide Manuel was wonderful -- very knowledgeable and friendly and patient. I enjoyed every bit of it -- riding on the Appian Way, through the Roman countryside, and stopping for wine and cheese at a working sheep farm. I highly recommend this tour!!
Review by shout, August 2012
Doing what: Roman Gladiator School: Learn How to Become a Gladiator
This was a blast for my husband and boys age 14 and 11. The school is located on the Appian Way. Get directions before trying to navigate on your own! The first 30 minutes the instructor gave information about the history of gladiators and was delighted to answer all questions. The participants were able to try on different bits of the armor and helmets. Then came the fun... training and fighting using first wooden weapons then on to the real thing!! There were only 4 participants so it was a real "hands on " experience. We booked the last evening time slot.
Review by Aida1323, Mexico, July 2012
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
Excellent! SO MUCH FUN!!!! Our guide Franceso was brilliant! The Appian way lined with cypresses was beautiful. Our lunch of wine and cheese delicious. Loved it! Watchout if you are a biking newbie. The Appian way is rocky and very tough to ride through if you don't dominte biking! Expect to fall!
Review by Marita, June 2012
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
My favourite tour in Rome. The 30km or so route takes you along the Appian Way into the Roman countryside through both Caffarella and the Aqueduct Park. Could have been longer, the time went by all too quickly. An excellent bike with good brakes.
Review by Tony, June 2012
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
Excellent tour, biked for 6 hours in a leisurely manner around the Appian Way, the Colosseum, toured the catacombs, saw ancient tombs, the wall built around Rome, and rode through a park to a nice farm where we ate great cheese (made right there), drank wine, and ate a selection of breads. Wonderful way to see places you won't see otherwise in the tourist areas of Rome.
Review by Richard L, May 2012
Doing what: Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour
Small group (only had 16) so felt we had a personal experience. Guide very informative and upbeat. First visit for me to the catacombs since I was 5 (more than 60 years ago) so it was a special trip. Favorite part of the trip was standing on the Appian Way and under the aqueducts. Highly recommended tour.
Review by Petra, February 2012
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
Terrific, really a must that you have to do in Rome. This was our 6th visit to Rome and the first time by bike. Really unforgettable. Great the Appian Way by bike with a really great guide who knew lot's of facts. And then the ride thought the countryside, with bread, cheese and wine. Unforgettable!
Review by MS shepherd, January 2012
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
Took my grandkids to Italy for 10 days after Christmas. The Appian Way bike tour was the highlight of our trip. Great people take bike tours, and it was so much fun. The ride was not for the faint at heart, but I didn't feel unsafe at any time riding in the traffic. A must for a Roman adventure.
Review by Marjut, Finland, October 2011
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
This was the best thing I experienced during my 5 day Roman holiday! The pace of this tour is not too fast, and it is a thrill to see the S. Callisto Catacombs, drive on the Via Appia, and see the Aqueducts. The wine and cheese were so tasty in Caffarella farm! Remember to take a water bottle with you. There are a couple of water springs where you can fill the bottle. It sure is an experience to drive the bike IN ROME, but not dangerous at all. Recommend it highly!
Review by Catherine, October 2011
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
Wow! This bike tour was the highlight of my trip to Rome. Manuel our guide was fantastic. He navigated us all safely out of Rome's traffic (what an experience that was - riding a bike in Roman traffic!) onto the beautiful, peaceful Appian Way. I enjoyed his observations on the current state of Italy's politics, culture and society as much as his historical information, which was very interesting. And the icing on the cake? Wine and fresh peccorino cheese on a sheep farm reached after cycling through lovely parklands and nature trails. Who'd have thought it could be so rural so close to Rome? A big thank you to Manuel for looking after us so well.
Review by Cruizer, Canada, September 2011
Doing what: Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour
The catacombs of St. Callixtus was an amazing experience. The guide, (a priest), was enlightening, informative and very thorough. We enjoyed his guided tour tremendously!! We also enjoyed Rosa's (our tour guide through out the day) detailed historical explanations about the Appian Way, and the Roman Viaducts. It was disappointing that we did not get close enough to take decent pictures of the Viaducts (similar to other pictures posted on this site).
Overall, it was a very interesting and relaxing day.
Review by villamor b, August 2011
Doing what: Ancient Appian Way, Catacombs and Roman Countryside Bike Tour
The Appian Way Bike Tour exceeded my expectations. I will recommend Tours to all my friends. The tour we made with them was definitely the highlight of our trip in the Mediterranean. It is a jewel of a secret that should be known by every single adventurous tourist visiting Rome. Next time we stop by, we will make sure to do it again, but with a little bit more time.
The tour guide was friendly, considerate, and lots of fun. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you very much!!
Review by Harold K, August 2011
Doing what: Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour
This tour was very worthwhile. We highly recommend it. Seeing the Catacombs with a knowledgeable guide, the aquaducts and Appian Way was excellent.
Review by Mary Ann C, USA, August 2011
Doing what: Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour
Very interesting tour. The catacombs were fascinating and our guide Rosa showed us the Appian Way and also the ancient aquaducts. She was very knowledgeable and personable. It was nice because our group was small - 8 people so we were able to ask a lot of questions.
I highly recommend it.
Review by Mary Alice L, December 2010
Doing what: Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour
Loved the tour! Our guide was charming, personable very informative. Seeing the catacomgs, Via Appia and the aqueducts was amazing, and the information Inger provided made it all the better!
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