Rome in a Half Day with Electric Bikes

Name: Rome in a Half Day with Electric Bikes
Brand: The Roman Guy
SKU: SGT BIKE
Rating: 4.9 (34 reviews)

The Best Rome E-Bike Tour

4.9 / 5 See All 34 Reviews · 4.0h 10 max · Rome, Italy

At The Roman Guy, we believe in maximizing your limited time while you vacation in Italy. That's why we offer an eco-friendly electric bike tour that showcases the best things to see in Rome. Plus, you won't overheat in the hot sun.

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What you get with this tour

See all the best things in Rome on an eco-friendly e-bike tour of the Eternal City.

A maximum group size of ten enhances this small group experience in Rome.

Our highly-educated and passionate guides are art historians and other experts who love what they do.

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What you will see on this tour

Colosseum View - Our first major stop is the Colosseum. Take some amazing pictures of the outside and learn more about the brutal games that once took place here.

Circus Maximus - Visit the Circus Maximus, the biggest stadium ever built by the Romans.

Aventine Hill Rose Garden - Heading up the Aventine Hill, find yourself in one of the most charming gardens of Rome. Electric bikes make climbing up any hill easy.

Capitoline Hill - First we admire an amazing view of the Roman Forum from above, and then explore a piazza designed by Michelangelo.

Trevi Fountain - After cruising through a maze of narrow roads, find yourself face-to-face with the beautiful Trevi Fountain.

The Spanish Steps - The Spanish Steps are the most monumental staircase in Rome. Learn what the steps were made for and why they are considered Spanish.

Pantheon - The Pantheon is one of the most important stops on our Rome e-bike tour. Admire the oldest building in Rome learn about it's history.

Piazza Navona - There are so many beautiful public squares in Rome. Visit the most famous one: Piazza Navona.

Piazza Farnese - The Piazza Farnese is now the location of the French Embassy in Rome. This is where Michelangelo's Piazza Farnese is located.

Trastevere - Cross over one of the oldest bridges in Rome and enter Trastevere, the famous bohemian district of Rome.

Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere - This is the pulsing heart of this vibrant neighborhood.

Tiber Island & Jewish Ghetto - Spend time in some of the oldest parts of Rome and learn about the history of the Jewish community of Rome.

Teatro Marcello - Pass by the Teatro Marcello. The ancient theatre is the inspiration for the more famous Colosseum.

Via Dei Fori Imperiali
Colosseum View
Circus Maximus
Aventine Hill Rose Garden
Capitoline Hill
Trevi Fountain
The Spanish Steps

Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Piazza Farnese
Trastevere
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
Tiber Island & Jewish Ghetto
Teatro Marcello

Take an eco-friendly electric bike tour that showcases the best things to see in Rome. Especially in summer, spending four hours taking a walking Rome day tour can get sweaty. However, on an e-bike tour, not only do you exert less energy, but you get to feel the wind blowing through your hair. Enjoy the freedom to explore the Eternal City on an e-bike that effortlessly climbs hills - you barely even need to pedal! This four hour tour includes:

- See ancient Rome ruins including the Colosseum, Circus Maximus and Pantheon (from outside)

- Travel through the intriguing hidden passageways of Rome's city center

- E-bikes allow you to see most of the city in a stress-free and effortless way

- A local, English-speaking guide

E-bikes do not come in youth or child sizes as they are motorized. Anyone riding the bikes must be 5' 2" (160cm) minimum.

Enjoy Panoramic Views of Rome

After departing from the city center, glide up the Aventine Hill to witness one of the most scenic views of Rome. While on the hill, there are opportunities for taking photos at three points of interest: the Rose Garden, Orange Garden and Rome’s Aventine keyhole. Then, roll back down the hill and stop at the largest and first ancient stadium ever built, Circus Maximus.

Climb Rome’s Capitoline Hill

With a short cycle past the Greek Ghetto, follow your guide to the Capitoline Hill. If you’re searching for for that postcard view looking down into ancient Rome - this is it. At the best vantage point on the hill, hop off your e-bike and admire the Roman Forum from above. Rome was built on seven hills, but you don’t have to conquer all of them! We choose a few of our favorite hills on this tour, and your electric bike supplies you with the push you need to get over them. Biking in Rome has never been so easy.

A View of Rome’s Colosseum

Next up on the e-bike Rome tour is the Colosseum, the famous amphitheater where gladiators and wild animals once spilled blood in front of 60,000 screaming spectators. Stop off at a small park with a view onto the side of the Colosseum for a quick break and lots of photos. With a history that dates back over 2,000 years, this incredible structure reveals the sophistication of the Roman Empire. If you want to go inside the Colosseum and visit the Underground and Arena Floor, we also offer bestselling Rome tours that include access.

Trajan’s Column, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps

As you glide towards Piazza Venezia, a massive piece of stone called Trajan’s Column comes into view. When he was an Emperor, Trajan decided to build this huge column as a tribute to his victory over the ancient Dacians. Moving swiftly through some more classic Roman back roads, we stumble upon the most famous fountain in the world, the Trevi Fountain.

Legend has it, If you throw a coin from your right hand over your left shoulder, you'll return to Rome. After the Trevi Fountain, we continue on to the most famous staircase in the world - Rome’s Spanish Steps. Pulling up to the steps, you’ll remember the iconic scene in “Roman Holiday” where Audrey Hepburn enjoys one of the best things in Rome - gelato.

Tour Rome’s Architectural Marvel - The Pantheon

At the Pantheon, it’s time to hop off your e-bike and explore. Completed around A.D. 125 under Emperor Hadrian, the Pantheon is an extraordinary feat of architecture for the time period. Then, cruise over to Piazza Navona finishing off on this side of the river with Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Farnese. These two historic squares are known for their lively and bloody histories.

Cruise Through Trastevere

We cross the river at Ponte Sisto, named after the 15th century pope who built the Sistine Chapel (notice the resemblance) and cross into Trastevere. Home to hundreds of bars and restaurants, the Trastevere district is also home to some of Rome’s most beautiful streets. Trastevere is a feast for the eyes, and also one of the best neighborhoods in Rome to hang out in. Remember to ask your friendly local guide where the best places to eat and drink in Trastevere are so you can enjoy them later or try our Local Food tour!

Cross Tiber Island into Jewish Quarter

After your jaunt through Trastevere, cross the river again over Rome’s famous Tiber Island. Tiber Island is one of the oldest parts of Rome and is also home to the oldest bridge in the Eternal City. On the other side, take a journey through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. To this day, the Jewish Ghetto still holds ties to the Jewish community in Rome. The final sightseeing attraction on the tour is Teatro di Marcello (the Theatre of Marcellus). This 2,000 year-old building may look like the Colosseum, but it’s actually 100 years older.

At this point it time for goodbyes. Your guide is happy to offer helpful advice on how to get back to your hotel and also how to return to the sites visited on this tour. All our guides are happy to provide you advice about what to do during the rest of your time in Rome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where to meet?

Via Dei Cerchi, 59 (Circus Maximus). A representative will wait for you in front of the bike shop, holding a sign with our company name on it.

What to bring?

We will be outside the entire time, so make sure to bring a bottle of water and sunscreen in summer.

Q: How old do you have to be to join this tour?

A: 12 years old or older.

Q: How tall do you have to be to join this tour?

A: E-bikes do not come in youth or child sizes as they are motorized. Anyone riding the bikes must be 5' 2" (160cm) minimum. If your kids are tall enough and want to join, please buy an adult ticket.

Q: Is there a max weight limit for the e-bikes?

A: We do not recommend this e-bike tour for those above 250 lbs or have poor balance. The tour stays mostly on side streets with low traffic. However, we designed the experience for people who feel very comfortable on a bike.

Q: Do we go inside the Pantheon?

A: We recommend you go inside if there isn't a long wait. If the line to get in is too long, we must skip entering the Pantheon and the e-bike tour of Rome must continue.

Q: Should I wear high heels?

A: That wouldn't work out so well. Wear light, comfortable and sporty clothes in the summer and always wear comfortable shoes/sneakers.

Q: What if it rains?

A: This tour runs rain or shine! If our guide deems the weather conditions unsafe for bike riding, the tour will be canceled for your own safety. We will do our best to reschedule you for another tour or offer you a full refund. We understand your time in Rome is limited and we want you to experience as much as you can!

Q: What are the driving surfaces like?

A: Beautiful cobblestoned streets are part of what makes Rome so timeless and nostalgic. But it also means that we're in fror a bit of a bumpy ride! You won't be bopping around the entire tour, but keep in mind that some of the course is uneven and rugged.

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5/29/2019

new4lor1

The Roman Guy bicycle tour

This tour was well worth the price. We got to explore the main attractions up close while peddling through the area. Our tired feet were grateful. We had an amazing guide Monicker(spelling?) She was just wonderful; very passionate about Roman history, knowledgeable and friendly while not boring! She let us stop for pictures where we wanted while she watched the bicycles. We ended up being a small group of 3 and made friends with a sweet young lady from Canada. Monicker made a recommendation for an iced coffee Ruth whipped cream that was out of this world! Wish I could remember what it was called!

5/15/2019

Diane H.

Perfect for Rome!

We are a family of avid bikers and this was the perfect way to see Rome! Electric part was perfect for hills, and we saw all the best the city had to offer. Meryl was a great guide. Great value tour - we will be back!

4/30/2019

Jordyn H

A day in ROMA!

We booked this tour on a whim just searching through travel blogs for our short time in Rome. It turned out to be the best decision and money we spent in Italy!! The tour was fantastic and fun. We only had one full day in Rome and we got to see everything we wanted to see! Our tour guide was great at explaining Rome and the different sights without being boring! We loved listening to Italy’s history and seeing first hand every part of Rome through her eyes. The bikes were very fun and easy to use. The Roman Guy also is great at explaining the bikes to people who are unfamiliar. I will be suggesting this tour to EVERYONE I know that is traveling to Rome! My friend and I were so pleased we wanted to do it all over again and see the same sights just because it was so fun!

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