Bike & Mountain Bike Tours in Italy

Venture outside the city center to explore some of Rome's lesser-known but most impressive imperial attractions on this 3-hour bike tour. Cycle along the legendary Appian Way, an ancient military road that winds through the countryside and connects Rome with the coastal city of Brindisi.

Get up close and personal with one of Rome's loveliest green spaces on a bike tour of the Villa Borghese's gardens. Choose between morning or afternoon tour times, and meet your guide in the city center, where you'll pick up your bike and helmet. Then, make your way to the gardens: one of Rome's largest public parks, they're home to elegant villas, a tranquil lake, and other attractions. Finally, continue to the nearby Coppedè neighborhood, famed for its striking architecture.

Discover Rome in 1 Day choosing among the main emblems of the Eternal City. Enjoy the pleasure of the skip the line entrance besides a nice bike panoramic path. Discover Rome in 1 day choosing the best option according to your interest. You can choose to admire the great Colosseum or discover the incredible treasures hidden by the Vatican Museums. Moreover you can choose to admire the highlights of the city center or go back into the ancient age riding on the Ancient Appian Way.

Discover the sights and flavors of Bari on a 3-hour bike tour. After exploring the historic Old Town on two wheels, you'll then visit a bakery, brewery, deli, winery, and a gelateria. Sample food at each venue, trying treats such as the local 'focaccia barese,' before you venture into the modern streets of the city's French quarter.

Pair light exercise with nature and history and a little bit of wine on this fun 4-hour bicycle tour through Valpolicella's vineyard-blanketed hills. Pedal through the beautiful countryside of low-rolling hills and then stop to sample some locally made wine at a vineyard while learning about the typical characteristics of the wine of  this area from an expert sommelier. Numbers are limited to 8 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Trade the bustle of the big city for a day out amidst greenery and ancient monuments on this half-day cycling tour. Your route is the Appian Way (Appia Antica) - a road which leads southeast of Rome, and which was one of the city's most important ancient thoroughfares. Follow your guide past imposing aqueducts, see key landmarks like the Catacombs of San Callisto, and ride through the Appian Way Regional Park.

Take a full day to discover the landscaped public parks (villas) of Rome by bicycle. You have the option of renting a bike for a self-guided exploration of Villa Ada, Villa Borghese and Villa Doria Pamphilj - joined by pathways or short sections of road - or let a guide lead the way from the Eternal City. Upgrade for an electric bike and/or a 3-hour guided tour; bike rental with helmet, lock, map and lunch box are all included.

Experience Rome from a unique perspective on a four-hour bike tour.  Get situated on your provided bike, then follow your guide through secret streets to discover the city's major and minor attractions. Traveling by bike allows you to avoid heavy traffic and see a side of the Italian capital that most tourists miss out on. Pause for photos at the Circus Maximus, Monti district, Navona Square, and much more.

Explore Puglia's capital on this 2-hour bike tour that takes you through Bari's maze-like old town and lesser-known neighborhoods outside the city center. Cover much more distance than walking to see highlights such as the San Sabino Cathedral, the Basilica di San Nicola, and the local fish market while your guide shares insight into the city's heritage. Take in beautiful seaside views and stop for a tasting of delicious handmade ice cream.

Cycle your way around Milan's main attractions with a 3-hour bike tour. Ride past the Sforza Castle, Parco Sempione, La Scala opera house, the Galleria, Santa Maria delle Grazie church, the Duomo and even Milan's canals. Pause regularly throughout the tour to snap photos and learn more about what you're seeing from your knowledgeable guide. Choose a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

Get to know the historic city of Verona from the ground up with a 3-hour bike tour. Cruise through the pretty neighborhoods of cobblestone streets with your knowledgeable guide to see top sights and hidden gems. Stop along the way to sample ice cream, wine and some typical local dishes.

Hop on a rickshaw, and see the sights of Milan at a more leisurely pace. As a driver pedals you around the fashionable Italian city, you'll pass Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione, La Scala, and more. Even better: Your tour comes with a ticket to see Leonardo da Vinci's' The Last Supper' - the 15th-century mural that's one of the world's must-see paintings.

To see more of Rome's ancient sights than what you find in the historical center, get out of the city on this electric-assist bicycle tour to the Ancient Appian Way. You'll check out the ruins of the Aurelian Walls, the thermal Baths of Caracalla and the ancient Roman aqueducts, all the while enjoying the countryside scenery without putting in too much effort. This small-group tour (limited to 10 people) comes in two variants: a shorter 4.5-hour version and a longer six-hour one. The two variants are identical in itinerary, but differ in their inclusions. For more info please check the Important info section.

Head for the Castelli Romani hills and take a mountain bike tour around Castel Gandolfo and the Appian Way. The day-long experience includes a train ride from Rome to the medieval hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo. Ride around pretty Lake Albano, stop for lunch with a lakeside view, then take a leisurely downhill descent along the ancient Appian Way to Rome. The route is aimed at intermediate-level cyclists and covers a distance of roughly 32 miles (52km).

A historic university city, culinary capital, and hub of architectural beauty, Bologna offers no shortage of attractions - and this zippy bike tour through town gives you the perfect opportunity to explore. Get up close and personal with the sights, from the bustling Piazza Maggiore to the Basilica of San Domenico and the modern Manifattura delle Arti district. As you go, hear about the city's long history from your guide.

Ride in a rickshaw around Milan, and see the sights during a 1- or 2-hour tour. Taking place at a time that suits you, the eco-friendly tour follows a route around landmarks such as Castello Sforzesco and the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio. Settle back as your driver pedals, and have your camera ready to snap photos as you go.

The magnificent ruins of Ancient Rome are dotted all around the city, but the labyrinth streets and cobbled lanes of the historic center are not always accessible to vehicles. Saddle up for this 3-hour bike tour of Rome instead and tick off top attractions such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and Capitoline Hill.

Discover Ferrara by bike on a 3-hour tour led by a knowledgeable guide who shows you the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city's highlights. Bike along Viale Cavour to important sites including the Castello Estense, Palazzo dei Diamanti and the Duomo (Ferrara Cathedral). Wheel down well-marked bike paths that run along the ancient city walls and stop to take in the majestic Piazza Trento Trieste. Learn about the urban planners of the Renaissance who created the Addizione Erculea, and more on this fun and informative bike tour.

Pedal through Bari on a bike tour, then finish in the home of a local signora, cooking a pasta dish typical of the Puglia region. The experience starts with a ride through the city's handsome Old Town to discover landmarks as the Basilica of St. Nicholas and striking Bari Cathedral. Follow your guide through the modern French side of the city, then call in at a local home to make orecchiette pasta pomodoro by hand. A glass of the intense primitivo local wine is included as you eat.

The mighty peak of Mount Etna is one of the highlights of a visit to Sicily and a mountain bike tour is a fun way to soak up the scenery. On this half-day cycling adventure from Catania, choose from two equally thrilling routes - a high altitude trail with spectacular views or a scenic forest loop that passes dramatic old lava flows.