Villa Borghese Bike Tour in Rome
Rome, Italy
3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Overview
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Breathe in the beauty of Villa Borghese, Rome’s largest public park, on a guided bike tour. This monumental complex of gardens takes its name from 15th-century art patron Cardinal Scipione Borghese and boasts the stately Gallery Borghese art museum, a picturesque lake, ornate monuments, and ancient ruins. Pedal around highlights including the magnificent Lake Gardens, fountains, statues and temples, and the elegant gallery, home to works by Caravaggio and Bernini.
- Explore the Villa Borghese in Rome on a guided bike tour
- Pedal around the lake, monuments, and ancient ruins
- See works by famous artists like Caravaggio and Bernini
- Enjoy a personalized experience during this small-group tour
What's Included
Italian espresso coffee
Bottled water
Local guide
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet
Food and drinks
Entrance fees (If you want to visit the inside of the Borghese Gallery or the Bio Park, please specify when booking)
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Select a morning or afternoon tour on booking. Travel independently to the meeting and starting point in central Rome.
Put on your provided helmet and cycle to the west entrance of the Villa Borghese. Home to leafy avenues, grand buildings, and Roman ruins, as well as a lake and zoological garden, the Villa Borghese was originally a vineyard and the private garden of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, before becoming a public park in 1903.
From the entrance, set out on your bike tour around the park’s attractions and beauty spots. Admire the famous Fountain of the Sea Horses and trace the pine-fringed pathways to the Borghese Gallery, home to one of Europe’s largest art collections. Learn how Cardinal Scipione Borghese used his immense wealth to assemble much of this exceptional collection, including paintings and sculptures by such artists as Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian, Rubens, and Raphael. If you wish, purchase tickets in advance when you book so you can visit the gallery after your bike tour.
Cruise around other landmarks, and stop for a complimentary coffee. Visit Pincian Hill to absorb the sweeping views over Rome, circle the boating lake and pass the Bio Park, the zoological garden first opened in 1908, and home to 222 different species. Purchase tickets when you book if you want to visit the zoo after your cycle tour.
Put on your provided helmet and cycle to the west entrance of the Villa Borghese. Home to leafy avenues, grand buildings, and Roman ruins, as well as a lake and zoological garden, the Villa Borghese was originally a vineyard and the private garden of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, before becoming a public park in 1903.
From the entrance, set out on your bike tour around the park’s attractions and beauty spots. Admire the famous Fountain of the Sea Horses and trace the pine-fringed pathways to the Borghese Gallery, home to one of Europe’s largest art collections. Learn how Cardinal Scipione Borghese used his immense wealth to assemble much of this exceptional collection, including paintings and sculptures by such artists as Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian, Rubens, and Raphael. If you wish, purchase tickets in advance when you book so you can visit the gallery after your bike tour.
Cruise around other landmarks, and stop for a complimentary coffee. Visit Pincian Hill to absorb the sweeping views over Rome, circle the boating lake and pass the Bio Park, the zoological garden first opened in 1908, and home to 222 different species. Purchase tickets when you book if you want to visit the zoo after your cycle tour.
Itinerary
See the Villa of the Borghese family turned into the most exclusive and interesting art collections of Italy
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
A spectacular view of the city center from one of its most famous terraces
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass by the biggest zoo of rome
Admission Ticket Free
The house of Pietro Canonica, an incredibly famous roman artist, that became an art gallery
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
A little theatre that plays puppetry spectacles for children
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- A minimum of 2 persons per booking is required
- If you want to visit the inside of the Borghese Gallery or the Bio Park, please specify when booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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