Appian Way Vespa Rome Tour

4 h
About this activity
The Appian Way Vespa tour will start in front of the Colosseum. Start by getting adjusted to your Vespa by having a short ride to introduce you to how the scooter works. Then, head off toward the first and most important of all roads leading to Rome, the ancient Appian Way.

Ride the first 10-miles of the way, stopping by famous ancient Roman monuments, such as the Ancient Roman Tombs, early christian catacombs, the best preserved ancient Roman Circus (Maxentius), the great Roman aqueduct, mosaics from a first century Roman villa, famous churches like Domini Quo Vadis and St Sebastian outside the walls, ancient royal tombs and more.

Visiting the Appian way is a real treat as you will get a chance to go outside the city's center. You will be surprised to discover yourself immediately on a countryside with shepherds walking along with their sheep, plus a lot of greenery on your sides filled with monuments left from all periods of time.

During the tour your guide will ride a Vespa with you following on your scooter, enjoying a safe and beautiful ride. Stop from time to time when arriving at special sites, going down and exploring them. Your guide will make sure you get to see a lot of hidden gems and secret corners missed by most people when traveling along the way.

Highlights of the tour:

THE APPIAN WAY! and:

1. Colosseum

2. Circus Maximus

3. Porta St Sebastiano (Aurelian wall - Appian way entrance to Rome)

4. Church of Domini Quo Vadis (Christ foot-steps)

5. Church of St. Sebastiano outside the wall (pope's catacombs)

6. Circus of Maxentius - best preserved Roman chariot race stadium

7. Rome's aqueduct - Rome's engineering marvel! 

8. Tomb of Caecilia Mattela 

9. Capo di Bove Roma villa with well preserved mosaics and a small museum.

10. First mile stone of the Appian Way (Romans were the first ones to introduce mile stones)
Included
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local guide
  • Vespa rental
  • Use of helmet
  • Insurance for 3rd part
Not included
  • The listed price does not include per person security surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in. The security surcharge is required by our local supplier and is not within our control.
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Minimum age to drive a Vespa is 25 years
  • It is mandatory to have a driver's license (U.S. citizens must obtain an international driving permit) and have ongoing experience driving a scooter or motorcycle.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Each Vespa is for 2 participants and this tour can be customized to your own wills and desires.
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
80% Original
75%
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