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Private Piaggio Ape Calessino Tour: Appian Way and Food

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Overview

Go beyond the usual route in a vintage 1972 electric Piaggio Ape Calessino. Three hours take you along the Aurelian Walls and the Appian Way, then into Garbatella and Testaccio for food stops.

You start near the Pyramid of Caius Cestius and pass the Baths of Caracalla, Santo Stefano Rotondo and the Aurelian Walls before joining the Appian Way, with the Quo Vadis church and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella on the way.

The second half moves to the Garbatella district and Testaccio, with stops for cured meats and cheese and for pastry and coffee. The tour is private for up to four people and includes an English-speaking guide and a tour assistant. Some light walking is involved.

  • Vintage 1972 electric Piaggio Ape Calessino
  • Appian Way, Quo Vadis and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella
  • Garbatella district off the tourist track
  • Food stops: cured meats, cheese, pastry and coffee

How it goes

  1. 1Pyramid of CestiusPyramid of Caius CestiusMeet by the Egyptian-style pyramid tomb built into the old city wall.
  2. 2Baths of CaracallaBaths of CaracallaDrive past the huge ruins of an ancient public bath complex.
  3. 3Santo Stefano al Monte CelioSanto Stefano RotondoSee one of the oldest and most unusual round churches in Rome.
  4. 4Aurelian WallsAurelian WallsFollow the ancient city walls that still circle parts of Rome.
  5. 5Porta San SebastianoPorta Pia and Porta San SebastianoPass the best-preserved gate of the old walls, where the Appian Way begins.
  6. 6Appian WayStart of the Appian WayJoin the ancient road south of Rome, lined with pines and old tombs.
  7. 7Quo vadis?Quo Vadis churchStop at the small church tied to the legend of Peter on the Appian Way.
  8. 8Catacomb of CallixtusCatacombs of San CallistoPass the entrance to the early Christian catacombs.
  9. 9Tomb of Caecilia MetellaTomb of Cecilia MetellaSee the giant round tomb later built into a medieval fortress.
  10. 10GarbatellaGarbatella districtExplore a 1920s garden district of courtyards and murals, away from the crowds.
  11. 11Monte TestaccioMonte TestaccioReach the hill built from ancient broken amphorae, now home to cellars and eateries.

Included

  • Private transportation
  • English-speaking guide
  • Tour assistant

Not included

  • Tickets, food and drinks

Good to know

Duration3 h
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 4 people
Meeting pointNear the Pyramid of Caius Cestius.
AccessibilitySome light walking is involved.
CancellationFull refund if cancelled at least 3 days before the tour (operator policy).
  • Infants must not sit on laps.
  • Dress for the weather.

Tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Bring water, sun protection and a camera.

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Questions

How many people fit in the vehicle?

Up to four people.

Where does the tour start?

Near the Pyramid of Caius Cestius.

What is included?

Private transportation, an English-speaking guide and a tour assistant. Tickets, food and drinks are not included.

Is there walking?

Some light walking is involved.

Can I cancel?

Full refund if you cancel at least 3 days before the tour, according to the operator policy.

Operated by

ETuk Tours Rome

First and original ETuk operator in Rome

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  • Via Giulia di Gallese 10, 00151 Roma
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