It was a blast! So beautiful and fun to get outside the city, to see breathtaking archeological treasures, and to move my body while zooming up hills -- easy but invigorating at the same time. I loved every minute of this tour and would do it again
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- English/ Dutch/ French/ German/ Italian /Spanish- speaking guide (depending on your chosen language)
- Helmet (mandatory)
- Top quality CANNONDALE EBike (with anti-puncture tires)
- Handlebar bag
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 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).
Return
- 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).
Itinerary
Ride around what remains of the greatest sports venue in antiquity - a chariot race track that was once able to host 150000 spectators!
Stroll inside this beautiful garden perched atop the Aventine hill. See St. Peter's dome dominate the skyline and the Tiber river flowing at the feet of the hill.
Ride in the most quaint and colorful of Roman neighborhoods!
Admire one of the most beautiful churches in Rome.
Climb up on Rome's highest hill and enjoy the most impressive panoramic view over the city.
Ride up to the monumental St. Peter Basilica and hear all about its history!
One of Rome's oldest and most 'recycled' buildings in its millennial history: a mausoleum, a castle, a papal residence, a prison - and finally - a museum.
Farnese square is a stately square at the feet of palazzo Farnese: a typical example of renaissance palace architecture.
Ride through the Jewish neighborhood, or what used to be the Jewish ghetto for more than 3 centuries (1555-1871). See the famous Portico of Octavia, a first-century gallery of columns.
An ancient theater, employed as a prototype for the Colosseum.
Enjoy a breath-taking view of the Roman forum, from atop the Capitol Hill.
Ride on this large road, which cuts straight through the Roman Forum and the Imperial Fora.
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Reviews
The tour with Irina was excellent. Really good explenation of all the history or Rome. We had a wonderfull afternoon 10/10
Excellent tour. Tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate about Roman history. Good to get off the beaten path. Highly recommend.
The tour was just as described- the bikes were so easy to use, our guide was great and very knowledgeable, and we saw Rome from a whole different viewpoint!
We’d booked a panoramic tour and were offered an alternative when there weren’t enough people on our route. We were glad we went. Nima was knowledgeable and fun and we felt well-briefed and safe. We saw so much more of the city than we would have done on foot and yet the pace was relaxed and we didn’t feel rushed. There was even time for ice cream. One tip: we wouldn’t recommend this for peak season. Even in November, it was as crowded as we would have wanted to experience by bike. But for this weekend? Just great!
Amazing and fun tour. Our guide, Klass, was very fun, enthusiastic, and informative. While the activity level is “easy” you still are biking and moving your legs for 4 hours so while the e-bikes do most of the hard work you still need to be able to manage riding a bike for a lengthy period of time. It can also be a rough (bumpy)ride getting through the small cobblestone of Rome. That being said, seeing Rome on bike was amazing. We did the Panasonic tour of Rome and the views we got to see were spectacular. We would not have been able to see the back roads and streets we travelled had we been in a car. And being on an e-bike sure beat walking! Loved the tour!
This bike tour was a very enjoyable way to see the highlights of central Rome. Our guide, Arian, was fantastic. She was extremely professional and ensured all participants were safe.
Had a great day touring Rome with Top Bikes. It was my husband , 7 year old grandson and myself! Our guide was informative and interesting and we saw all the highlights! Our grandson loved being on a bike trailer “riding” his bike behind my husband Highly recommended this company is the best of the bunch!
We had the best time. Excellent service, great views and instructor Ali was amazing. Thank you team. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Rome.
Our tour guide Fabio was incredible, the sites were stunning and we learned so much. Recommend this to anyone looking to see the best of Rome. The e-bikes were a lot of fun too
What a great way to see Rome! The bikes were great fun and our guide was not only very knowledgeable but provided a safe and fun experience on the busy streets of Rome: we saw many sights that were even more enjoy late from the perspective of a bike. Highly recommend!
Best bike tour ever! Han, our guide, was amazing! We learned so much history and enjoyed beautiful sightseeing along the way!
Best way to see Rome. Carmen, our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, put folks at ease, and effective at leading us throughout Rome.
This trip is well worth it. The views are amazing, you get all round the city via some busy roads but also narrow streets. Riding on the roads is an experience but definitely worth doing. Our guide, Simone, was brilliant. Lots of information and history but not overwhelming. Time for a coffee stop in the park before getting on it. If you do one trip in Rome, this one should be it
A fantastic, small-group bike tour to see the hidden gems of Rome. We were so glad we had booked this particular tour—everyone at TopBike was great, from the office folks to our knowlegeable and friendly tour guide, and we appreciated that this longer tour allowed us to roam beyond the usual tourist sites in the city center. We did stop at the Vatican and Colosseum, but also explored neighborhoods across the Tiber River, crossed the Bridge of Angels, visited an orange grove, learned all kinds of interesting history about Rome, and visited an amazing overlook of the Forum at sunset—plus much more. If you’re comfortable on a bike (the tour does go on some cobblestone streets and in areas with pedestrians) and seeking some adventure /a unique tour experience, this is a good choice. We did ride up a lot of hills, but the e-bikes made that easy, and our daughter (19) loved the tour as well. Our guide was great. Highly recommended.
Fabio was a knowledgeable guide; passionate about Roman history. The ride was magical, taking in beautiful vistas from around the city. We had a fantastic time. Lots of cobblestones. A few alleyways where pedestrian-dodging was necessary.
The tour route was excellent and the time allotted at stops was sufficient. Our guide was very knowledgeable and even offered help with future plans in Rome.
The perfect way to experience Rome. Fantastic and knowledgeable guide, top-notch e-bikes. Saw some incredible sights, the trip was perfectly paced.
Excellent tour with great guide. Good value for money! Professional guide with great knowledge and experience of history in the area.
Our guide loved the city of Rome and loved telling us all about it! The ride and experience was incredible!
Our guide was amazing and we had a very memorable day. The route was not too busy but we saw everything!
Tour was exactly what we wanted. Plenty of vistas for pics. Lots of sights that aren’t necessarily mainstream mixed with some big ones. Fabio, our guide was super knowledgeable about ALL things Italy. He was courteous and safe as well. Do yourself a favor and pick Fabio’s brain about everything, he was fantastic! Most of Rome’s big sites and squares are easily accessible by foot. This tour is a wonderful way to start your trip and get you great pictures and insight. Slightly off the beaten path but not too far. You get a wonderful overall feel for the entire city. The gelato in Trastevere was the best (and we tried plenty). The view of the Colosseum at the end is gorgeous. This tour was my family’s favorite part of the trip. Perfecto!
This was the highlight of our stay in Rome. Klaus was the the perfect guide, friendly, knowledgeable and quick to think. Our tour started out cloudy but then rained and hailed and fortunately ended with magnificent sunsets of the city. Our guide took us to hidden gems to find shelter,entertained us with fascinating stories and we ended up with the stunning city photos of our trip. The bikes were easy to ride and climbing the hills was a breeze.
Carmen was fantastic. Knowledgeable and flexible during our bike experience. The e-bike experience was one of our favorites while in Rome.
The tour we scheduled didn’t have enough participants so we were ask to join another with the appropriate refund in cost difference. They were very accommodating to our schedule as we ventured to Rome on our own from a cruise ship docked in Civitavecchia. There were six on the tour with a guide who was excellent. During the 4 hour ride we visited all of the sites listed in the description. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city’s history. She was able to explain what we were seeing and how it looked centuries ago. The e-bikes were well maintained and easy to ride. Definitely the way to get around. If we could give a rating of 6/5 stars we would.
This was a true highlight for my trip to Rome. Saw all of the major sites and had a blast. The guide, Catalina, was so much fun and nice. The tour was fairly priced and didn’t charge more than advertised as a solo traveler like some of the other tours I found. She also took us to some special spots for views away from other tourists. Highly recommend this tour and company!
Our tour could have been cancelled due to only 2 booked in the group, we had limited time in Rome so no other option suited, TopBike Rentals kindly facilitated us without us asking, so THANK YOU. Rik is an excellent guide, so knowledgeable of the history of Rome throughout the centuries, it was so interactive which was great. The time flew by, the bikes were great. It is not our first time using TopBike rentals and wont be the last time either. Would highly recommend them.
My wife, 23-year old daughter, and I had a fantastic time on this bike tour! We visited the major sites, but also several hidden gems that we had not known about before. The e-bikes were great in the hilly topography of Rome - particularly in June. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and safety conscious. Would absolutely do it again and recommend to our friends and family. Thank you for a great experience!
Really good tour for getting your bearings and seeing the major sights of Rome and obviously the electric bikes make the hills easy.
The panoramic tour was fantastic. It gave an extra dimmension to the citrytrip. We went to places and stops with beautiful views over the city you would never get to see without a guide.
A great way to see lots of areas in one afternoon. We had anthusiastic guide with great local knowledge.
Fabio is such a great guy! His knowledge of Rome is second to non and he curated our guide to the highest of standards. Thank you Fabio!
Our guide Elena was so kind and attentive. A wonderful tour with excellent views of the city. E-bike was great and we recommend it! Loved all the extras on the way, worth seeing. Thank you again to Elena, you made our afternoon!
Go for it, the E-bike was amazing and the sights fab, great tour with interesting facts, and gentle exercise
Perfect 4-hour delightful ride around Rome with a perfect guide. We loved it and recommend it highly.
It was a wonderful tour, saw many things I didn’t know were in Rome and even had time for a stop inside the Pantheon and a church in Trastevere. Dolores is a friendly and knowledgeable guide, the whole afternoon was excellent!
What an awesome way to experience this beautiful city! Enjoyed every minute of it thanks to the best Guide Elena (and the e-bike).
Dolores was top notch! Despite having a very small group, her enthusiasm and knowledge were phenomenal. She customized the tour based off our wants and needs. 100% recommend and would do again!
This was my husband's and my 1st time on eBikes and loved them! They're a MUST for exploring several hills of Rome. I booked this tour because I wanted to avoid biking around the popular historic sites. (They have so many tourists milling around, it's difficult to keep up with tour guides as they weave in/out of the crowds. And if the bikes need to be walked through the crowds, then what's the point of a BIKE tour?) This route takes you to relevant sites that are difficult to reach on foot or by Metro and gets you to hilltops for great views. Four hours may seem too long, but there are several opportunities for 10 minute breaks to explore some areas on your own. Our tour guide was Catherina (sp?). She was very knowledgeable about the sites using maps and books to paint a vivid picture of what Rome used to look like. She was also a passionate and an animated speaker which made it easy to listen to her talk. Information is only provided when the group is stopped allowing everyone to hear what's being said. (I've been on bike tours when tour guides point at and talks about landmarks while biking, so only the 1st 2 bikers hear what's said.) I was also impressed with her command of the roads, stopping cars allowing her group to safely cross busy roads. Great tour, great guide - I highly recommend this tour!
First time on an electric bike and loved them! So easy to ride and made any hills a piece of cake! Great company with thousands of bikes to hire - all excellent quality and well maintained. Our guide Elena was excellent! She was fun and interesting and great at stopping traffic! The Appian way tour was fascinating and was away from the usual tourist spots and took you to places that you wouldn't usually see so I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
The tour we took was fantastic! Five people plus our guide made for the perfect small group. I was initially worried about riding through traffic and pedestrians since I am not a regular bike rider but it was very easy and comfortable. Our guide was very good at navigating us through the different areas in a way that made the whole group feel comfortable. He also had a lot of knowledge that he shared with us at each stop. The use of e-bikes made for an easy ride, instead of huffing and puffing up a hill we could pedal leisurely and take in the views! It's a great way to get a lay of the land if you are new to Rome, but even if you have been to Rome before I guarantee this will have you seeing some new things.
This was our first visit to Rome and we wanted to gain an early impression of the wider city scape from the surrounding hills of the city. Although we enjoy cycling, we are not regular cyclists. This tour was perfect. With our excellent guide Alessandra whose well chosen itinerary and friendly, informative guiding manner plus good quality eBikes all made for a very enjoyable half day outing. I would highly recommend Top Bike Tours to anyone.
The roman 4hr trip on e-bike was amazing experience for me and my wife. The itinerary selected by TopBikeRental&Tourism was great. It was comprehensive and well explained by our guide Fabio. I would recommend it as must do for those who want to visit all the important places in Rome in one day without changing mode of transport. Bikes will go directly in the alleys and are easy to navigate.
We had booked this tour before we left home (Australia) as we only had a few days in Rome and thought this would give us a good overview of the city. We weren't disappointed. We were fortunate enough to have a tour booked with only one other couple - and TopBike still ran the tour! We had a very informative and friendly guide who took us around to many excellent viewing sights. The E bikes were amazing and very easy to ride, thanks partly to the design of these bikes and the well maintained condition, Very much enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend TopBike for any of the tours of Rome they run.
This was the highlight of our 5 day trip to Rome. You’ll see the city from so many different sites, covering about 14kms without even realising it with the great electric bikes. Costs about £50 per person and lasts 4hours. Customer service was excellent from the guys at the front desk to the mechanics providing you with the bikes and our guide was very professional, courteous, friendly and so informative. This has got to be on your list of things to do when in Rome. Considering how ridiculously expensive Rome is and the general poor quality of service you get this company is a diamond in the rough and provides great value for money.
We were provided with e-bikes because the city temperature was still >30C! Very nice gesture as we reserved regular bicycles. This made the already awesome tour even more enjoyable. Our guide was very knowledgeable, kind and showed us the spectacular ‘must see’ places at an excellent pace. Really worthy of a recommendation!
When u go to Rome, first thing thing you must do is this tour. The best way to truly absorb and appreciate the amazing beauty that is Rome. Tye ebikes rock! I promise, you will not regret it.
Akram was an amazing knowledgeable guide! Great to do when first get to Rome. No need to do another tour because this tour is very informative. Very safe as well for teens. This was the highlight of our time in Rome. Highly recommend!!!
We absolutely loved having Chiara as our guide. Her level of knowledge and history was amazing!! Such a great tour and we will highly recommended Top Bike Rental.
If you are looking for a great bike tour in and around Rome this is the place to be! The company offers all kind of tours for young and old. The experienced (and Dutch speaking) guide Anouk took us on very well equipped E-bikes around the city of Rome. We took the 4.5 hour “Rome views” tour since this tour covers some places that are “harder to reach” on foot and we can highly recommend this tour. The E-bikes are a must since you will be crossing the hills of Rome. The E-bikes cost a little more but they are worth it, you won’t have any problems going uphill! We had several stops at stunning views and the guide gave us very good and clear information about the places and views we stopped at. We would use this company again for our next bike ride in Rome!
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