Bike tours in Rome
A bike tour covers more of Rome than walking, at a pace where you still see it. The most comfortable months are April–May and October–November, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.
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Top bike tours in Rome
Rome City Small Group Bike Tour with quality Bike or E-BikeFrom $68View 
Bike/E-bike Tour of Rome and VaticanFrom $36View 
Rome in the Evening Bike / E-Bike Tour with optional DinnerFrom $45View 
Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman AqueductsFrom $68View 
Sunrise in Rome: Small Group E-Bike tour with Italian BreakfastFrom $90View 
Highlights of Rome Bike Tour (Including Jubilee Sights)From $51View
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Rome neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Modern Centre
- Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese.
- Old Rome
- The centro storico: the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.
- Vatican
- St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
- Colosseo
- The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
- Trastevere
- Cobbled lanes across the river, full of trattorias and evening life.
- Aventino-Testaccio
- Quiet Aventine gardens and Testaccio's food market and Roman-style cooking.
- Esquilino-San Giovanni
- The area around Termini station, with Santa Maria Maggiore and multicultural food.
How to pick a good bike tour
- E-bikes make hilly cities easy and are usually worth the small extra cost.
- Ask whether helmets are included and whether the route uses bike lanes or shared streets.
- Look for groups of 12 or fewer, so the guide can stop where there's room to gather.
- Morning tours are cooler and quieter on the roads.
Rome month by month
Averages for Rome Urbe Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 55 (13) | 57 (14) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 77 (25) | 85 (30) | 91 (33) | 91 (33) | 82 (28) | 73 (23) | 63 (17) | 56 (13) |
| Low °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 42 (6) | 47 (8) | 55 (13) | 62 (17) | 67 (19) | 67 (20) | 61 (16) | 54 (12) | 46 (8) | 40 (4) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:42 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:50 pm | 8:23 pm | 8:47 pm | 8:44 pm | 8:11 pm | 7:21 pm | 6:29 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:40 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for bike tours in Rome?
April–May and October–November. Expect highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are August and July.
Where can I book bike tours in Rome?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
