Antica Torre - Riding Ancient Rome
Antica Torre - Riding Ancient Rome
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Our stable is located in the heart of Ancient Rome, on the Appian Way and we are the only one allowed to organize horseback ride along the Queen of Road! You can reach our stable with a 20mins taxi from the Colosseum or also with public transport. If you love horses, nature and history, a walk on horseback along the spectacular Appian Way and surrounding Park will be an experience you will never forget. With expert guides and horsemen, Sandro Bernardini and Andrea, you will see archeological treasures, some of which would be difficult to reach except on horseback. Sandro’s family has been in the area for over a century and he is a knowledgable guide, well versed in history as well as local lore. With 20 years of experience in equestrian tourism, we have created itineraries for all tastes and levels of riding experience (including none!)
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売り 萌
Copenhagen Region, Denmark1 contribution
Oct. 2023 • Couples
As the saying goes, "All roads lead to Rome." One of the most famous of these roads is the Appian Way. Having previously visited Rome, my teammate and I wanted to try something different this time. I searched online for recommended attractions in Rome and came across the option of horseback riding on the Appian Way, which sounded intriguing. After conducting further research, I found a service called Riding Ancient Rome on Trip Advisor, which offers horse riding experiences on the Appian Way.
To ensure our plans were in order, I contacted the owner via email approximately three weeks in advance to confirm the details and payment method. Considering our limited riding experience, we opted for a 1-hour ride followed by a meal service for two adults. The total cost for two people was 195 euros, including tax.
The stable is located on the outskirts of Rome and can be reached by subway and bus. I recommend taking the public transportation as it is convenient. Unfortunately, we took a taxi and encountered difficulties in finding one, which almost caused us to be late for our appointment. However, we discovered the bus to be a much more convenient mode of transportation when we returned.
Upon arrival, we were assigned staff members from the stable who assisted us throughout the riding process, as we were new to horseback riding. Riding on a horse made me (155cm) feel quite tall, hahahahaha. Along the way, we encountered well-preserved ruins and received informative explanations. The staff even shared some interesting gossip about the new building next to the Appian Way, which is rumored to have been purchased by the owner of an Italian supermarket chain.
For lunch, we were treated to a homemade meal prepared by Irma, the kind sister of the stable owner. The pasta she made was possibly the best I've ever had in Rome. Its delicious taste and obvious handcrafted quality made it a standout. However, the true culinary highlight was the baked potatoes. They were, without a doubt, the most delicious food I have ever tasted! I was not particularly fond of rosemary, but its addition to the baked potatoes was just perfect. I would highly recommend visiting for the lunch alone.
To ensure our plans were in order, I contacted the owner via email approximately three weeks in advance to confirm the details and payment method. Considering our limited riding experience, we opted for a 1-hour ride followed by a meal service for two adults. The total cost for two people was 195 euros, including tax.
The stable is located on the outskirts of Rome and can be reached by subway and bus. I recommend taking the public transportation as it is convenient. Unfortunately, we took a taxi and encountered difficulties in finding one, which almost caused us to be late for our appointment. However, we discovered the bus to be a much more convenient mode of transportation when we returned.
Upon arrival, we were assigned staff members from the stable who assisted us throughout the riding process, as we were new to horseback riding. Riding on a horse made me (155cm) feel quite tall, hahahahaha. Along the way, we encountered well-preserved ruins and received informative explanations. The staff even shared some interesting gossip about the new building next to the Appian Way, which is rumored to have been purchased by the owner of an Italian supermarket chain.
For lunch, we were treated to a homemade meal prepared by Irma, the kind sister of the stable owner. The pasta she made was possibly the best I've ever had in Rome. Its delicious taste and obvious handcrafted quality made it a standout. However, the true culinary highlight was the baked potatoes. They were, without a doubt, the most delicious food I have ever tasted! I was not particularly fond of rosemary, but its addition to the baked potatoes was just perfect. I would highly recommend visiting for the lunch alone.
Written 13 November 2023
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Jenny C
2 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
We visited many places while in Rome and this was the top favorite! The family farm is beautiful and the family that lives there is very warm and inviting. The horse ride was amazing and our guide was great at explaining the history of the area. We booked lunch after the horseback riding and it was one of our favorite meals in Rome! The food was homemade and better than the meals we had at the restaurants. If you are visiting Rome this is a must do!
Written 4 November 2023
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Bel
2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
The staff were very accommodating with arranging the ride. The horses were very calm and gentle and obviously well cared for. This isn't a tour per se - the guides didn't tell us about the history of the road or what we were passing. But it was a lovely way to spend a couple hours in a very historical part of Rome. If you like horses, you will enjoy!
Written 24 September 2023
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Babur Ahmed
7 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
This was an absolutely fantastic tour. First of all, the tour is really authentic. The gentleman and his family has more than 100 years of living in their farm. They look after their horses so well. The horses are beautiful, well trained and so easy to control.
We did one hour sunset ride and wow, that was amazing. We rode the ancient Roman road “Appia”, still made of the basalt rock from Roman times, and the scenery was exceptional. The road is full of ancient monument, history of which the guide knows and explains so well along the way. You can also see Mount Vesuvius from distance. The road is full of natural beauty, with relaxing tweets from the birds along the way.
The hosts are brilliant, they are very welcoming and treat you like their family. Unfortunately we didn’t book the tour of having local meal with them, which we will do next time, but they have a farm where everything is organic, and you can enjoy home made food with them after the ride.
The price of the tour was very affordable and is fantastic value for money. We highly recommend this, and will certainly be back to do this again, with meal with family next time.
We did one hour sunset ride and wow, that was amazing. We rode the ancient Roman road “Appia”, still made of the basalt rock from Roman times, and the scenery was exceptional. The road is full of ancient monument, history of which the guide knows and explains so well along the way. You can also see Mount Vesuvius from distance. The road is full of natural beauty, with relaxing tweets from the birds along the way.
The hosts are brilliant, they are very welcoming and treat you like their family. Unfortunately we didn’t book the tour of having local meal with them, which we will do next time, but they have a farm where everything is organic, and you can enjoy home made food with them after the ride.
The price of the tour was very affordable and is fantastic value for money. We highly recommend this, and will certainly be back to do this again, with meal with family next time.
Written 28 June 2023
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amandafinlay2018
Blowing Rock, NC8 contributions
May 2023
My daughter and her friend said this was the highlight of their trip to Italy. There were 4 in our party, 2 riders and 2 non-riders. Lorella was extremely helpful with email communications to accommodate us all. Two of us walked and two rode. The Appia Antica way is beautiful on or off horseback and a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of Rome. The horses are well cared for, and the staff lovely and friendly. We opted for the lunch. One of our party is lactose intolerant and we were asked the day before of any dietary requirements, so this was not a problem. The food was simple but delicious, served in a rustic dining room. I would highly recommend this trip.
Written 29 May 2023
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Gisgie G
holt, michigan24 contributions
Apr. 2023
This was one of our favorite excursions during our trip to Rome in late April. The hosts were wonderful and made us feel very welcome. They were responsive by email and answered several questions.
Our adult daughters both had previous wonderful experiences, so we felt comfortable booking. Our 75-year-old mom couldn’t ride, but she had a nice, relaxing time while waiting for us. The grounds are very beautiful.
We had zero riding experience, but didn’t have any issues at all. Two hosts took us on the tour; they walked and held on to the reins. They shared interesting tidbits about the Via Apia while gently guiding us along the way.
Afterward, we had the best meal we had in Rome. Be prepared for multiple dishes and an amazing dessert. The coffee was just right, too.
Our host even booked a taxi for us afterward, and we were picked up quite quickly.
Our whole family enjoyed our experience and would definitely book the excursion again.
Our adult daughters both had previous wonderful experiences, so we felt comfortable booking. Our 75-year-old mom couldn’t ride, but she had a nice, relaxing time while waiting for us. The grounds are very beautiful.
We had zero riding experience, but didn’t have any issues at all. Two hosts took us on the tour; they walked and held on to the reins. They shared interesting tidbits about the Via Apia while gently guiding us along the way.
Afterward, we had the best meal we had in Rome. Be prepared for multiple dishes and an amazing dessert. The coffee was just right, too.
Our host even booked a taxi for us afterward, and we were picked up quite quickly.
Our whole family enjoyed our experience and would definitely book the excursion again.
Written 30 April 2023
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AmandaRae
Jakarta, Indonesia117 contributions
Oct. 2022 • Solo
I had a wonderful time! It was beautiful riding down the Appian way and learning about the different mausoleums and tombs along the way. Going off the roads and through the farms where we could trot, canter, and do a quick gallop up a hill was so much fun! I love being out in the open fields. Rock was a lovely horse, he was responsive and had a smooth trot and canter. I felt completely safe throughout the ride. My husband joined me for lunch last minute. The food was delicious! I loved the bruschetta, pasta, and eggplant. Please thank everyone for me. I would definitely recommend experiencing such a historic route on horseback!
Written 1 November 2022
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Hannah S
2 contributions
Sep. 2022
This stable was accessible by public transport which made getting there easy. We did the 90 minutes ride and eat tour. It was so fun and Sandro spoke good English. The horses were well behaved and we got to see a lot of the Appia Antica. Recommend!
Written 22 September 2022
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CanadaAdamCalgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada62 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Family
We had a wonderful two hour ride with Sandro and Lorella. Following the ride we had a delicious four course lunch in the shade.
Sandro and Lorella were ready when we got there with horses saddled and ready. Lunch was ready upon our return.
First lunch because there are so many great restaurants in Rome you can’t waste a meal. If this was a regular restaurant we would have gone back for dinner! It is worth the taxi ride for the meal alone. We ate in the shade under an ancient building and had two types of bruschetta, then pasta with tomato sauce followed by amazing chicken, potatoes and salad. Dessert was peach pie but we had gone too crazy for the entrees that we couldn’t find the room to try it - Our only regret of the day.
We rode as a family with our daughters aged 12 and 14. Our daughters are very good riders and my wife and I are okay. Our horses did exactly as asked - go slow, go fast, stop. Excellent well broke trail horses who know their job. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this experience for a beginner through advanced rider.
The countryside and Appian Way are spectacular. Plus the views of downtown Rome are outstanding. Both Sandro and Lorella gave us the history of the Appian Way and surrounding countryside.
As this attraction involves animals it’s important to mention the welfare of the horses. These horses are exceptionally well cared for. They are a good weight, have beautiful coats and are well shod. Tons of high quality feed (hay, grain and carrots) onsite as well, stable is clean and well organized. We are horse owners and would be very happy to board our horses with Sandro.
All in all this was an amazing experience and only 20min from our hotel in downtown Rome. Getting a taxi back was no issue at all as Sandro’s son ordered one for us and it arrived in under five minutes.
Sandro and Lorella were ready when we got there with horses saddled and ready. Lunch was ready upon our return.
First lunch because there are so many great restaurants in Rome you can’t waste a meal. If this was a regular restaurant we would have gone back for dinner! It is worth the taxi ride for the meal alone. We ate in the shade under an ancient building and had two types of bruschetta, then pasta with tomato sauce followed by amazing chicken, potatoes and salad. Dessert was peach pie but we had gone too crazy for the entrees that we couldn’t find the room to try it - Our only regret of the day.
We rode as a family with our daughters aged 12 and 14. Our daughters are very good riders and my wife and I are okay. Our horses did exactly as asked - go slow, go fast, stop. Excellent well broke trail horses who know their job. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this experience for a beginner through advanced rider.
The countryside and Appian Way are spectacular. Plus the views of downtown Rome are outstanding. Both Sandro and Lorella gave us the history of the Appian Way and surrounding countryside.
As this attraction involves animals it’s important to mention the welfare of the horses. These horses are exceptionally well cared for. They are a good weight, have beautiful coats and are well shod. Tons of high quality feed (hay, grain and carrots) onsite as well, stable is clean and well organized. We are horse owners and would be very happy to board our horses with Sandro.
All in all this was an amazing experience and only 20min from our hotel in downtown Rome. Getting a taxi back was no issue at all as Sandro’s son ordered one for us and it arrived in under five minutes.
Written 2 June 2022
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mjg
1 contribution
Apr. 2022 • Couples
We did a 60 minute horse ride along the Appian Way at sunset. The information received before hand was clear and accurate. The horses were loved, experienced and very cared for. The guide was informative and interesting. His passion was for his horses and it showed. After the ride we ate a beautiful meal at the stables in front of a wooden fire. A very special experience all round. Thank you!
Written 19 April 2022
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Zuleyha
1 contribution
Hello . Could you please tell me the prices? And is there any discount or cheaper way to book a tour for a group of people? For example 8-10 people. Thank you.
Clarissa W
Rome, Italy
Are you open on Sunday?
Riding A
Rome, Italy
Oh!! so sorry I've just seen this message!
Yes we are!!
katerina_bf
15 contributions
How can we get to you from the center of Rome?
Riding A
Rome, Italy
you can easily come by taxi, we are 25 mins away from the colosseum!
Fi&G LR travels
Bungendore, Australia8 contributions
Hello what are the prices please?
Andrew B
Dublin179 contributions
Dear Andrew thank you for your contact!
For beginners we suggest to ride maximum for 90mins cause otherwise you can get too tired! :)
The hourly cost is 50€ per rider and the 90mins cost is 80€ per rider.
When would you like to come?
I propose you to make the greatest experience with us also adding a lunch (or dinner) all homemade with organic veggies and if you want also to keep memories of your ride along the history with a professional photoshooting of you! :)
the lunch/dinner cost is 35€ per person and the professional photographer cost is 100€
yapmd
NY680 contributions
We will be in Rome at the end of Feb. What transport options to get to the stables and back? We have a 10 years old kid who takes beginner lessons, which ride should we consider? Will the weather affect the ride?
Jan M from Dallas, Texas
Richardson, TX21 contributions
We took a taxi to the stables from our hotel near The Termini station. Wasn’t too expensive just be sure to have the address written out for the driver to enter into GPS. One of the stable employees who helped serve lunch to us was very helpful to call a taxi when we were ready to leave. Even though we were experienced riders the guide took us on a slow walk down the ancient road and I got plenty of pictures that way. So beginning rider would have had no problem. I’m afraid I don’t know the weather in the region in February but a lot of the plants were like Dallas Texas and February is a mild month for us- light jackets.
marymcjimsey
Fordland, MO1 contribution
We have booked a tour to Rome, Sept 10 to Sept 17. We have free time on a few days. How far in advance should we book a ride? I am a very experienced rider, my husband is not. Do you have horses to accommodate both? What does it cost?
Riding A
Rome, Italy
Hello Mary thank you for your contact! Sure we have the chance to accomodate both of you and I suggest you to get in touch with us through email so we can plan your ride!
visit our website
see you soon!!
Lorella
AnonZg
Zaragoza, Spain107 contributions
What tour should I book to ride to the Colosseum? Which is its price?
Riding A
Rome, Italy
Dear Anon, ride to the Colosseum is not so easy. There are so many things to consider and most of all your riding experience must be very high. We do organize rides along the appian way, a unique experience in Rome. Get in touch with us to give us the chance to better understand what we can offer to you!
ciao!
What is the youngest age a person riding can be?
What is your address?
Riding A
Rome, Italy
Dear Allison, sorry for my delay, actually I answered you immediately but I cannot see it online yet! And thanks Suzannah for your feedback to Allison! Great team!!
Well, Suzannah gave you the correct answer. Most of the time t depends on the riding ability of children cause sometimes they are more riders then adults! So the last word is always up to the guide to leave them ride or be leaded. Feel free to contact me and let's see how to organize your unforgettable experience!
ciao
Lorella
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