Pedal-assist bikes, a Roman guide and mostly car-free paths: the Pincio, the lake and Piazza di Siena in 2.5 hours.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before; reserve now and pay later. If the 4-guest minimum is not met you get another date or a full refund
- Duration2.5 hours
- Starting timesShown when you check availability
- LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian, Spanish
The Villa Borghese e-bike tour from Bicycle Roma costs $67 per person and is a 2.5-hour guided ride on pedal-assist bikes, with a helmet, a rain poncho and a child seat for infants included. It starts on Lungotevere delle Armi by the Tiber, follows the river cycle path to Piazza del Popolo and climbs into the park: the Pincio terrace, the water clock, the Temple of Aesculapius on the lake, the Temple of Diana, the Fountain of the Seahorses, Piazza di Siena and the outside of the Borghese Gallery. About 90% of the route is in the park or on the cycle path, with no car traffic. Groups are capped at 8 per guide, and the tour runs in English, French, Italian or Spanish. On GetYourGuide it holds 4.9 from 143 reviews.
Book Borghese TicketsKey facts
bike-tour- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Starts
- Shown when you check availability
- Meeting point
- Lungotevere delle Armi 44, on the Tiber embankment north of Piazza del Popolo; the tour ends back there
- Price
- $67 per person
- Entry ticket included
- No
- Languages
- English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Group size
- 8 guests per guide at most; minimum 4 for the shared tour; private option available
- Accessibility
- Basic cycling skills required. Not suitable for pregnant women or riders under 140 cm; children under 139 cm ride on a tag-along or trailer; minimum age to ride an e-bike is 12.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before; reserve now and pay later. If the 4-guest minimum is not met you get another date or a full refund
Included
- ✓ E-bike with pedal assist
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Safety helmet
- ✓ Rear baby seat for children up to 20 kg
- ✓ Poncho in case of rain
Not included
- ✗ Borghese Gallery visit and entry ticket
- ✗ Accident insurance (optional, €5 per person, about $6)
- ✗ Food and drinks
Guided e-bike tour or self-hire?
Book the guided tour if you want a planned route and someone to explain what you pass; hire a bike yourself if you only want to ride. Villa Borghese covers 80 hectares, and rental stands inside the park hire bikes by the hour, according to VisitRome; prices vary by stand, so check the board before you ride. The tour adds pedal assist for the climb up from Piazza del Popolo, a helmet, a route that leaves the park along the Tiber cycle path, and a guide who knows the park's history.
The route: Pincio, the lake and Piazza di Siena
From Lungotevere delle Armi the group rides to Piazza del Popolo and up to the Pincio terrace for the view over Rome, then past the Pincio water clock to the lake and the Temple of Aesculapius, built between 1785 and 1792 by Antonio and Mario Asprucci. It continues to the Temple of Diana, the Fountain of the Seahorses and Piazza di Siena, and passes the Borghese Gallery from outside before riding back. The operator may swap stops for public events or safety reasons.
Price, duration and who can ride
The tour costs $67 per person for 2.5 hours. Optional accident insurance adds €5, about $6. The shared tour needs at least 4 guests; if the minimum is not met you are offered another date or a full refund. A basic level of cycling is required and the guide runs a short test before departure; a guest judged unable to ride safely can be refused without a refund. Riders must be at least 12, infants up to 20 kg ride free in the child seat, and children under 139 cm need a tag-along.
- Price — $67 per person; private option priced at checkout
- Group — 4 to 8 guests per guide
- Minimum age to ride an e-bike — 12
Segway and golf-cart alternatives
If you would rather not pedal, a golf-cart tour of Villa Borghese costs $50 for 1.5 to 2 hours from Piazza Bucarest, covering the outside of the gallery, the Giardino del Lago, Piazza di Siena, the water clock, the Pincio terrace and the Casina Valadier viewpoint; it is rated 4.1 from 94 reviews. Segway tours of the park also run; VisitRome says they leave from the park entrance on Via Veneto. Neither includes entry to the gallery.
Pairing the ride with the gallery
The tour passes the Borghese Gallery but does not go in, and the gallery ticket is not included. Every gallery visit needs a booked timed slot of two hours, so book the slot separately and leave time between the two: the ride ends back on the Tiber, not at the gallery. Bikes cannot go inside, and the museum's cloakroom only takes cabin-size bags.
| Option | Price | Duration | Guide | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-bike tour (this page) | $67 | 2.5 hours | Yes, max 8 | 4.9 (143) |
| Golf-cart tour | $50 | 1.5 to 2 hours | Yes | 4.1 (94) |
| Self-hire bike in the park | Hourly, prices at the stand | As long as you like | No | — |
What reviewers consistently say
- 10 of the 10 latest reviews give 5 stars
- 10 of the 10 latest reviews praise the guide, 9 of them by name
- 2 of the 10 latest reviews came with children and say the e-bikes made it easy for the family
- 2 of the 10 latest reviews mention parts of the route outside the park, such as the Olympic village
- 1 of the 10 latest reviews says the route is shaded and a way to escape the heat
Who should not book this
- Anyone who cannot ride a bike: the guide tests riders and can refuse them without a refund
- Pregnant women and riders under 140 cm, according to the listing
- Visitors who want to see inside the Borghese Gallery: the ticket is not included
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Villa Borghese Bike Tour: Guided E-Bike Ride ($67)
From$67per person
Check availabilityHow to book
Choose the shared or private option, your date and language on the listing and book; you can reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Meet at Lungotevere delle Armi 44 in comfortable shoes with your ID, and book any Borghese Gallery slot separately. Compare the other options on the Borghese Gallery tickets page. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you rent a bike in Villa Borghese?
Yes. Rental stands inside the park hire bikes by the hour, according to VisitRome; prices vary, so check at the stand. For a guide and e-bikes, the 2.5-hour tour on this page costs $67.
Is the Borghese Gallery included?
No. The tour rides past the gallery but the visit and ticket are excluded. Book a timed gallery slot separately.
Can children come?
Yes. Infants up to 20 kg ride free in a child seat, children under 139 cm ride on a tag-along or trailer, and riders must be 12 or older to ride an e-bike.
Is there a Segway or golf-cart tour of Villa Borghese?
Yes. A golf-cart tour costs $50 for 1.5 to 2 hours. Segway tours leave from the park entrance on Via Veneto, according to VisitRome.
What if it rains?
A poncho is included. If you cancel at least 24 hours before, you get a full refund.
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