Walking & Biking Tours in Italy

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.

A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sacro Monte is one of the most popular choices for visitors to Verese and a small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience. Follow the Holy Road to the mountaintop sanctuary, visit the Black Madonna and Santa Maria del Monte village, and enjoy spectacular views over the surrounding mountains.

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.

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.

Bologna University is the oldest of its kind in Europe, dating back to the 11th century, and this 2.5-hour walking tour provides a fascinating insight into the historic institution. With a small group of up 15 participants, admire the university buildings; see the Archiginnasio Palace, Museo Medievale, and Renaissance Palace; and stroll around Piazza S. Domenico.

Explore a lesser-known side of Rome on a 2.5-hour, private walking tour through the district of Monti, where you'll find a wealth of local culture and historic landmarks. Follow narrow, car-free lanes to churches with masterpiece artwork, medieval towers, and bustling plazas, as your guide shares stories about daily life, history, and more. This 2.5-hour Monti walking tour includes all entrance fees, is priced at a flat rate for up to 15 people, and offers the flexible, personal experience of a private guide.

See Rome's spectacular Baroque sites on a three-hour walking tour that explores Roman squares, fountains, palaces, and churches from the 17th and 18th centuries. With an expert guide to help bring the architecture to life, you'll see top highlights that include the Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and more, using a headset so you don't miss a word as you walk. This 3-hour Roman Baroque walking tour is led by an art historian guide, and it's limited to 15 people for a more personal experience.

Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' is one of the world's most famous paintings but it's just one of Milan's many Renaissance treasures. This 2-hour small-group tour includes skip-the-line access to The Last Supper, plus a walking tour of Milan monuments such as Castello Sforzesco, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and the UNESCO-listed Santa Maria delle Grazie.

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.

Combine the convenience of a guided tour with the flexibility of independent travel on a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Rome. Along the way, enjoy a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and four optional walking tours, taking in sights such as Castel Sant'Angelo, Capitoline Hill, St. Peter Basilica, the Spanish steps, and the Pantheon.

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.

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.

Choose your own course on this 2-hour guided walking tour of Florence. See the must-see sites, including the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio or opt to go somewhat off the beaten path by seeing Boboli Gardens and the Church of Santo Spirito, among many other spots. This is a great option for first timers and return visitors.

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.

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.

Follow the regal footsteps of one of Rome's most powerful and scandalous families on this first-of-its-kind Borgias walking tour. Visit historic sites with ties to the clan of Rodrigo Borgia, also known as Pope Alexander VI, and hear tales of the family's cut-throat rise to power from an entertaining historian guide. Separate fact from fiction and gain a new appreciation for the hit TV series as you visit some of Rome's most iconic monuments. Tour size is limited for a more intimate small-group experience.

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).

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.

Visit the historic city of Messina on a 2-hour walking tour with a local guide that's a great overview and orientation for first-time visitors. Learn about Sicily's Arab-Norman heritage as you make your way from Cathedral Square to a series of churches, landmarks, and artwork, and hear stories from Messina's fascinating past. Multiple departures are available throughout the day.

Explore the sights of the Lombardy capital with this 2-hour walking tour of Milan's city center by night. Enjoy an aperitivo like the locals do before seeing illuminated monuments of the city.