Rome on Two Wheels

Art & Culture

Oliven Italia

Rome on Two Wheels

Uncover the many layers of time with two days immersed in the scenic beauty and incredible history of the Eternal City.

Central

All year around

2 days / 1 night

Difficult: 1.0

ABSTRACT

A journey through the heart of Rome means crossing hundreds, if not, millennia of history and culture. Pedaling at the speed of two wheels, means you’ll cover more ground in this city packed with an endless array of cultural treasures. On the first day visit the historic center, passing by the key monuments and principal piazzas, with a break for lunch in the quintessential Roman neighborhood of Trastevere. The second day takes into more natural settings with stops at Villa Borghese and a ride out of the city center along the ancient Via Appia Antica to the Aqueducts Park. This self-guided tour is perfect for travellers that are short on time in Rome and want to see the highlights from the seat of a bike rather in the crowds of pedestrians. It’s is also the perfect add on for any of Oliven’s other multi-day tours departing from Rome. For groups of 3 or more, consider adding on a bike guide to enhance the experience.

Oliven Italia is a family-run company born from the collaboration with the Norwegian Tour Operator Oliven Reiser. A company with an important background in the cycle tourism sector in Italy…

Tour Start

Roma

Tour End

Roma

Best start day

Every day

Tot. distance

36 mi / 58 km

DETAILS

DAILY PROGRAM

Day 1: Rome's historic city center

Pick up your bikes and recieve a fitting and briefing at Oliven's location in Rome this morning or the evening prior.

Day one of this self-guided bike tour is dedicated to the main monuments of the historic city center on bike accessible roads. You'll pass by the highlights including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Campo dei Fiori, Jewish Ghetto, Campidoglio, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus.

Mid-day pause for lunch in the Trastevere neighborhood at one of our favorite typical pizzerias. Meal is included in your package. Story your bikes at your hotel or the Oliven office for the evening.

• Daily Distance: 11 mi / 17 km
• Elevation gain: +474 ft / -473 ft (flat)
• Accomodation: Not included
• Meals: Lunch
Day 2: Rome's parks and the Via Appia Antica

Departing from your hotel or the Oliven office, today's route is divided into two parts.

In the morning enjoy a beautiful pedal along the dedicated bike path that skirts along the Tiber River up to Villa Borghese, one of Rome's most prized parks. From there make your way south passing by the Colosseum for your afternoon ride along the bike path following the iconic Via Appia Antica. This will bring you to the Aqueducts Park where you'll turn around and make your way back to the city center passing through Caffarella Park, an lush park in the tributary of the Tiber rich in archelogical treasures.

Return your bikes to the Oliven office this evening, or choose to extend your stay in Rome or take part in one of our other multi-day bike tours thorugh Lazio.

• Daily Distance: 25 mi / 40 km
• Elevation gain: +107 ft / -106 ft (flat)
• Accomodation: Not included
• Meals: None