Discover some of Rome’s most panoramic views on an electric-assist bicycle tour. With your guide, pedal up several of the hills of Rome including Aventine, Capitoline, and Janiculum on an electric-assist bicycle, the motor does most of the work. See the Circus Maximus, ride through Trastevere and enjoy the beautiful vista from the Janiculum, before heading to St. Peter's Square, and a number of other sights.

Visit Aventine and Janiculum hills for views of Rome's skyline
See "real" Rome as you bike through Trastevere and see the Vatican
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill
A small group means more attention from your guide

Why Travellers Choose This Tour

Pedal to a ton of central sites and up three hills of Rome in 4 hours—a rare offering.

What's Included

Top quality CANNONDALE EBike (with anti-puncture tires)
Helmet (mandatory)
English/ Dutch/ French/ German/ Italian /Spanish- speaking guide (depending on your chosen language)
Handlebar bag
Bottled water

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Via Labicana, 49
Via Labicana, 49, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
You can easily reach us using the A-line subway, getting off at Metro MANZONI (our shop is a 10-minute walk from there); or using the B-line subway, getting off at Metro COLOSSEUM (our shop is a 10/15-minute walk from there).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your bike tour starts by meeting your guide at a central location in Rome. You'll be paired with an electric-assist bicycle, which looks like a regular bicycle but takes out most of the work of pedaling up Rome’s famous hills. Pedal away from Rome’s busy traffic, following your guide past sights like the Circus Maximus; ride through the colorful neighborhood of Trastevere and visit popular piazzas like Saint Peter's Square. Climb on the Janiculum Hill for a breath-taking view of the Eternal city and ride down to the square of Saint Peter’s Basilica and to Castel Sant’Angelo. Finish the tour by going on the Capitoline hill, for a view over the monumental ruins of the Roman forum.

Circus Maximus

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Giardino degli Aranci

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trastevere

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza di Santa Maria v Trastevere

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colle del Gianicolo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazza Farnese

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ghetto Ebraico

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro di Marcello

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Colle Capitolino

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via dei Fori Imperiali (Pass By)

Colosseum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The ride covers an area of approximately 12 miles (18 km); The difficulty level of this tour is easy (or intermediate with a child seat or child extension mounted on the bicycle)
Infants younger than 1 are not allowed to participate on the tour, for safety reasons.
Infants aged between 1 and 4 years travel free of charge on a child seat. Child seats are provided up to a weight limit of 55 lbs (25 kg)
For children aged 5-8 years a child extension is provided (child streamliner).
Electric-assist bicycles are available only for participants over 9 years of age.
Is the tour safe? The answer is: Absolutely! The tour follows a carefully planned route with limited access to traffic. Some sections have have no traffic at all, meaning you are able to enjoy your ride around the city in total relaxation and safety and you won't have to worry about traffic
Minimum of 4 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only 3 passengers (or less) on the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative for your tour or full refund.

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Please note: In the event of official/public celebrations and happenings in the city center of Rome, the company reserves the right to substitute one or more of the included highlights with alternative ones.
We require that all participants wear a helmet (provided for free).
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Reviews

5.0

107 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

Showing 1-10 of 107 reviews

We took a late afternoon tour around...

dana c, Sept 2017

We took a late afternoon tour around the city...it was just the two of us and the guide and it was wonderful. She was so educated on everything in the city...we learned so much and enjoyed the history lesson!

Such a great way to see Rome. We...

Donna M, Sept 2017

Such a great way to see Rome. We have done the walking tours to see main sights this tour gave a new perspective and beautiful views of the city. And the bikes were definitely the way to go!

This was a real highlight of our...

Raymond T, Aug 2017

This was a real highlight of our trip to Rome. We had great fun following our guide, Emanuel, and listening to his local insights. The size of the group was just right. We seemed to cover the whole city. Despite the warmth of August, the electric bikes made it effortless.

We had an awesome tour. The electric...

mishjawise, July 2017

We had an awesome tour. The electric bikes were fabulous it was so hot and they were of great assistance. We explored amazing ground using the bikes. Our tour started at 4pm which was perfect because we would be starting to enter the cooler part of the day. The back alleys and side streets were a thing we would never have explored. For this we are truly grateful we did the tour and would strongly recommend this to anyone who wants to explore the true Rome.

I would highly recommend this as a...

lllski, June 2017

I would highly recommend this as a way to see the majority of the main sites. Make sure to be well versed on how to ride an assist bike so that all of the shifting comes naturally as you travel on several busy roads. A bad rider in the group could cause major issues. Our guide was fantastic but we got behind schedule and had to rush the end.

Amazing tour on e-bikes which was...

sharroncrosbie, June 2017

Amazing tour on e-bikes which was great as it was very hot that day! Imke was our guide and she was lovely, gave us so much information and tips which was great as we had only just arrived in Rome earlier that day. Will definitely book again.

The best way to see Rome. The...

jennifer j, Dec 2016

The best way to see Rome. The half-day tour was probably enough but an easy stroll around areas of the city you would not otherwise see was definitely worthwhile.

We absolutely loved the panoramic...

Angela_H, Oct 2016

We absolutely loved the panoramic tour with Bruno. It was the highlight of our trip in Rome and holiday in Italy. Such a great way to see the City and learn about its history. I am recommending this way of seeing the City to all our friends.

The tour was the highlight of our...

fr k, Feb 2016

The tour was the highlight of our trip to Rome, We went with Top Bike Rental and they were so friendly and professional . We popped in 2 days before the tour to check the details and the lady behind the desk was a gem. She gave us hints and tips to enhance our stay and by then we knew we had picked the right tour. Our tour guide was Valeria who was friendly and had so much knowledge throughout the tour she made our week. We felt safe at all times on route and believe this is a great way to see Rome.

The tour was very nice. Bicycles...

Alexandru M, Feb 2016

The tour was very nice. Bicycles were very good, very easy to ride. Emanuel was supportive is not very easy to ride in Rome, he give us plenty of information about the city. We saw a lot of interesting sites not so easy to find by your own.

Wonderful way to see Rome we have...

Alison C, Nov 2015

Wonderful way to see Rome we have already recommended it to friends. High quality bikes and our guide, Valeria, was top quality: charming, incredibly knowledgeable and she spoke excellent English. Perfect weather helped.

It was a fantastic tour. We saw Rome...

Caroline D, July 2015

It was a fantastic tour. We saw Rome from a differente perspective. Our guide Riccardo was amazing. The best thing we did in Rome.

A friend and I were staying in Rome...

Amelia W, Mar 2015

A friend and I were staying in Rome for just two days, so we chose this tour to get our bearings and see as much as we could. Our guide, Frederico, went out of his way to give us a totally unique, honest and informative experience of the city. It really made our trip. Thanks so much!

Absolutely fabulous experience. A...

Leann Z, Nov 2014

Absolutely fabulous experience. A small group (just two riders plus the guide), we got a great look at the city. The spots we stopped (for coffee and later pizza) were top notch, and ones that I returned to on my own. This tour made my trip! I ride a road bike at home, so this was not a stretch. If you haven't ridden in 15 years, this is a pretty technical undertaking. It's not the up- and down-hill that challenge -- although there are hills -- it's the crowds. (I chose a touring bike with an electronic battery "assist", so going uphill was easy.) Unlike a walking tour, where you are listening to a guide (usually through a headset) while you walk, on this biking tour you ride for awhile, then stop and listen to explanation. This tour made my trip!

Great way to experience Rome. Aside...

Caroline T, Oct 2014

Great way to experience Rome. Aside from wonderful panoramic views of Rome, we took small alley ways into the various sections. We saw sights in Trastevere, toured the Pantheon, and went to the Vatican City. Caution: Some were on electric bikes that lurched forward when the rider tried to slow.

Our Panoramic tour of Rome was...

Fredricka K, Sept 2014

Our Panoramic tour of Rome was outstanding! Gederico the guide was a fount of knowledge and was very considerate of all levels of riders in our group. We learned so much on this tour and saw intimate sights of Rome that normal tours on buses cannot see. I cannot recommend this tour enough and it is enjoyable for all level of riders. Next time we are in Rome we will do a different tour and request Gederico to lead us.

Highly recommend doing this tour...

Fiona C, Sept 2014

Highly recommend doing this tour. Cycling is not hard but gives you a great view of Rome from many places. Loved cycling thru many piazzas and areas we would not have found..

Even in the rain this was a...

Geoff_G, Jan 2014

Even in the rain this was a highlight of our trip to Rome. Finally we were taken to places off the beaten track. Our guide Matteo had insightful commentary at each sight.

We recently joined Bruno on the...

Andrea Bt, Oct 2013

We recently joined Bruno on the Panoramic Bike Tour of Rome. Bruno was a great guide providing us with pointers on how to safely navigate traffic in Rome as well as having great knowledge of what he was showing us. We really enjoyed our time and wouldn't hesitate in taking another trip with Top Bike Rental should the occasion arise. We would recommend these tours to others :)

What a great way to see the sights...

Mrs_L, Oct 2013

What a great way to see the sights of Rome. We ride a lot and have ridden in other parts of Italy but were a little hesitant to ride in Rome so I suggested to my husband that we take this tour. It was raining on the day we booked and we were given the option of riding, booking another day or getting a refund. As we had a week in Rome we decided to book another day. While we don't mind riding in the rain we wanted to be able to capture some good photographs. The tour was mostly on quiet streets or pedestrian only streets. We had two guides looking after us, stopping traffic when we needed to cross a busy street. The pace was easy, allowing for beginners and the tour guides were fun and informative. I am so glad we took this tour and would highly recommend it for those who like to ride.