Appian Way Vespa Rome Tour
Take a Vespa tour on the ancient Via Appia, the most famous of roads leading to Rome, that once connected the capital to the Port of Brindisi in southeastern Italy. You will be amazed by the amount of history that lies under and around the 2,000 year old cobblestone. The road’s initial stretch is lined with the great monuments and ancient tombs of patrician Roman families. It was along the Appian Way that an escaping Peter encountered the vision of Christ. On this road Spartacus was crucified along with his army.
We will start the amazing trip visiting the door and the museum of Saint Sebastian, taking a stroll in the Scipion's park then we will pass through many catacombs as the famous saint sebastian, Then we continues to the antique tomb of Cecilia Metella and the villa of the Quintiles brothers, and finally we will reach the aqueduct park. We will make the experience of the roman landscape depicted from the artists of the past.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Scooter Colosseum, Via Dei Santissimi Quattro 46 Colosseum, 00184 Rome Italy
Tour starts from 'Colosseum Motorcycle Center' shop, just in front of the Colosseum. Feel free to arrive 20 minutes before time to get adjusted to your Vespa.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Circus Maximus, Via del Circo Massimo, 00186 Rome Italy
The gigantic chariot race stadium which was used for over a millennium.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 52, 00153 Rome Italy
Perhaps the most beautiful and gigantic Roman bath ever built.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Porta San Sebastiano, Via di Porta S. Sebastiano, 18, 00179 Rome Italy
The largest and best preserved gate of the Aurelian wall which surrounds the city center till these days.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis, Via Appia Antica, 51, 00179 Rome Italy
according to the apocryphal Acts of Peter, Saint Peter met Jesus while the former was fleeing persecution in Rome. According to the legend, Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, where are you going-" (Latin: Domine, quo vadis-). Jesus answered, "I am going to Rome to be crucified again"
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Circus of Maxentius, Via Appia Antica 153, 00179 Rome Italy
Rome's most preserved Circus shape stadium used for the famous chariot races.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica, Via Appia Antica 161, 00178 Rome Italy
An iconic check up point on the entrance to Rome, built on the site of an aristocratic mausoleum and used till the end of second ww2.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Complesso di Capo di Bove - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica, Via Appia Antica 222, 00178 Rome Italy
This unique Villa built over the remains of a Roman Villa with its still evident baths.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Appian Way (Via Appia Antica), Via Appia Antica, Rome Italy
Rome's first highway and the most famous of all Roman roads. This road starts just as you exit Rome's center and extends all the way till south Italy in a straight never ending line. You will immediately feel the country side with lots of Ancient Roman remains, cobbled stones, aqueducts and much more!
Pass By: Parco degli Acquedotti - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica, Via Lemonia 256, 00174 Rome Italy
Beautifully conserved Aqueduct which would supply the ancient city with it's water. One of Rome's most famous inventions.
Stop At: Villa dei Quintili e Santa Maria Nova - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica, Via Appia Antica, 251, 00178 Rome Italy
The remains of this gigantic and beautifully conserved Roman residence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome Italy
Pass through the most famous and large catacombs used by early christians for hundreds of years.
Stop At: Basilica San Sebastiano Fuori le Mura, Via Appia Antica 136, Rome Italy
Visit this famous Basilica which was a burial site of Popes and has an underground Basilica from the times in which Christians were prosecuted.
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Minimum age to drive a Vespa is 25 years"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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"
"Near public transportation"
"Each Vespa is for 2 participants and this tour can be customized to your own wills and desires."
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duração: 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Centro Moto Colosseo, Front of Colosseum, Via dei SS. Quattro, 46, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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