The 15 Bike Tours with Lunch in Italy That Earn Their Price

1.Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (Catacombs & Lunch Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 975 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Set out from near the Colosseum with guides such as Ava, Alex, Chris, or Iman for a 4 to 5 hour e-bike ride through Rome’s parks, Appian Way, catacombs, and aqueducts. The route includes city traffic, cobblestones, dirt paths, and short hills. The 5-hour option adds the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and lunch or an afternoon aperitif.

“We had a great day. This is a lot of biking and some of it takes some skill- navigating in traffic, down hill on tight dirt trails, and inavigating huge cobblestones. The stones on the Appian way are bigger than dinner plates with deep crevices between, Sometimes you can ride in the dirt along side but not always. It requires some quick stops and there lots of other bikers on the roads and trails that are not patient! Our guide Ava was very knowledgeable and took care of everyone, even a few that needed minor first aid! The description refers to a box lunch but actually was a delightful simple…”

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2.Appian Way E-Bike Tour Catacombs, Aqueducts & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 727 reviews · from $89

Leave central Rome by suspension e-bike with a guide such as Filippo, Laura, Adriano, or Richard. Ride the ancient Appian Way, enter the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, pass through the Aqueducts and Caffarella parks, and stop for seasonal picnic fare or an aperitif. Family e-bikes and tag-along attachments are available.

“Giuseppe our guide was just so lovely. He was knowledgeable, helpful, fun, happy, all in all a great guy and perfect guide. Loved our Appian tour, the catacombs aqueducts and pizza! Thanks so much for a great time. We learnt lots and had an awesome morning around Rome tomorrow”

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3.Appian Way Aqueducts Bike Tour (UPG Catacombs & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 692 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $81

You’ll ride a quality e-bike from near the Colosseum through the Appian Way, Caffarella Park, Roman aqueducts, and ancient ruins. The five-hour option adds the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and a meal or afternoon aperitif. Guides such as Alex, Paolo, and Riccardo are known for strong storytelling and careful pacing.

“we loved everything about it. Riding through the park was unexpected yet sp beautiful and peaceful. And our guide may the whole experience a real joy.”

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4.Rome in a Day Cannondale E-Bike Tour with Typical Italian Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about seven hours riding a comfortable Cannondale e-bike through Rome, from the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain to St. Peter’s, Trastevere, and the Roman Forum. Guides such as Youp, Arina, Valerio, and Carmen mix history with practical cycling help. Lunch includes appetizers, pasta or pizza, and a drink.

“Great time. Got to see the whole city and our leader was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend time with.”

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5.Chianti E-Bike Tour with Lunch & Two Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · 6 hours · from $116

Ride an e-bike from Florence into the Chianti hills with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Grace, Marco, Francesco, and Alex lead a scenic route of roughly 35 to 50 kilometers, with breaks, a winery visit, Tuscan lunch, and tastings in the countryside and at CiaoFoodies Hub in Florence.

“The most amazing day. Absolutely stunning scenery, a very informative and beautiful guide. Lunch was delicious and all the photo stops along the way superb. Highly recommend and Micky is the absolute best guide, full of information and insider tips. Do yourself a favour and book”

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6.Tuscany E-Bike Tour: from Florence to Chianti with lunch and tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · from $138

Leave Florence with a guide such as Alessio, Alex, Stefanie, or Carlotta, then ride an e-bike to Piazzale Michelangelo and into Chianti. Expect rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, an olive oil mill, wine tasting, and a Tuscan lunch at Fattoria di Bagnolo. The pace is relaxed, but you need solid bike skills for roads shared with traffic.

“Such a beautiful way to see Tuscany. Loved the level of ease the E bikes offer. Great food Great Wine great guide.”

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7.Appian Way Underground Catacombs Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 5 hours · from $105

Spend five hours cycling Rome’s Aurelian Walls, Appian Way Regional Park, ancient ruins, and Roman aqueducts on an easy-to-use e-bike. Visit San Callisto Catacombs with a specialist guide, then stop for a traditional lunch on morning departures or an aperitif later in the day. Guides such as Alex, Daniela, and Sergio are known for lively storytelling and careful riding support.

“The place was so easy to find, all the staff were so friendly and the bikes were great condition and easy to use. I had not cycled in years after an accident and I was made to feel very much at ease. We were so lucky to end up as a 2 person tour which felt so personal, with the lovely Sergio. Sergio was very knowledgable and his love for Rome, Ancient Rome and nature was a joy. As was his dislike of cars 🤭. If you wish to see Sergio smile even more, be sure to reference Bacchus when you are taken to see the small fountain with Emperor…”

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8.Lucca: Picnic Lunch at a Vineyard by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 75 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Leave Lucca by trekking bike or e-bike, follow a phone app along the Puccini cycle path and Serchio River, then enjoy a picnic, wine, and free time at a family-run vineyard. The route is mostly easy but includes hills, and an e-bike is a wise choice if you are not a regular cyclist.

“The staff at the bike hire place were great. However I wish I hadn’t have hired an e-bike as it was my first time and I fell off twice! I then walked with the bike and it took twice as long as it should’ve done!! The vineyard was great and although we had to rush( see above!), Francesca was great showing us how the wine was made and we had a lovely picnic and glass of wine.”

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9.Chianti Hills E-Bike Tour with Tuscan Lunch & Two Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Ride from Florence into Chianti with an English-speaking guide, stopping for countryside views, a winery visit, Tuscan lunch, and a second tasting at CiaoFoodies Hub. E-bikes, helmets, and insurance are included, but you need solid cycling skills, a minimum height of 150 cm, and the ability to handle traffic, hills, and downhill riding.

“This was a highlight of our trip to Florence, featuring beautiful views, a perfect lunch and wine tastings which we thoroughly enjoyed. While the hills at first looked daunting, the e-bikes made them easy. It was very hot on our tour, but we all packed water and sunscreen and we were fine. What a great day, our guide was fantastic and fun, and we’re very glad we did this.”

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10.Tuscany: E-Bike Tour from Florence with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $114

Leave Florence by e-bike with guides such as Alessio, Grace, Marco, or Nicolo, then ride shaded roads through Chianti vineyards and olive groves. Visit a boutique winery and olive oil mill, taste local wines and oil, and enjoy a Tuscan lunch. The route is hilly but supported, with a small group of up to 10.

“Our guide, Grace, was knowledgeable an excellent guide. She was attentive to our group especially when one was not well amd so helpful. The tour was amazing Ann’s the views breathtaking. Our stop was relaxing and the food was magnificent. I could not have asked for a better way to see Tuscany. I highly recommend this tour t. Thank you Grace for an amazing g day”

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11.From Siena: Chianti Countryside E-Bike Tour w/ Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $203

Ride about 20 kilometers through Chianti vineyards, olive groves, forests, and quiet lanes on an easy-to-use e-bike. Your English-speaking guide, often Domenico or Kieko, leads you to Monteriggioni’s 13th-century fortress, then to a local farm for lunch, olive oil, and wine. Small groups are limited to eight.

“We actually ended up doing a tour to an organic winery and visited an Alabaster crafter. Our tour also took us to a couple castles. My husband and I had a wonderful time, we would highly recommend this tour group!!!!”

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12.Chianti E-Bike Tour with Tuscan Lunch & Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $175

Ride from Florence’s Oltrarno district into Chianti Classico with a small group and a local guide such as Ale, Claudio, or Giovanni. You’ll use a quality e-bike, stop for hilltop views, visit a family-run estate, tour its wine and olive-oil production, and enjoy a homemade Tuscan lunch with tastings. Expect about seven hours and some traffic near Florence.

“We had a wonderful time biking through the Tuscan countryside with our guide, Claudio! The e-bikes made climbing the hills a breeze and we had an amazing olive oil tasting and lunch. We also walked through the olive mill and got an informative explanation of the olive oil production process from start to finish from Camila, who was extremely knowledgeable. The only challenge was navigating streets with traffic, but Claudio made sure to keep us safe and take small roads as much as possible. We loved our time!”

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13.Bike Tour with Picnic on the turtle lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46Best value

Join Davide for a 2.5-hour small-group mountain-bike ride from Trenno through Boscoincittà, Parco delle Cave, and Parco Aldo Aniasi. You will see woods, fields, lakes, rice paddies, and local wildlife, then stop for an Italian lakeside snack. Bikes, helmets, and the picnic are included.

“Davide has shown the part of Milan one could not imagine of😄 Very cool tour!:)”

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14.Full-Day Guided Tour by E-Bike with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · from $113

Ride 24 kilometers through Rome with a live guide, using a Cannondale e-bike that makes the city’s hills manageable. You’ll see the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Villa Borghese, Trastevere, Capitoline Hill, and St. Peter’s Square, with lunch at a typical Italian trattoria. Groups are limited to 10.

“The places we visited were absolutely beautiful and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Although, riding through the streets so close to moving cars was a little scary. The bikes were in good condition, helmets were clean, and the service desk was helpful with any issues. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome.”

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15.Tuscan Hills Biking with Farm Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $73

Ride from Florence into the Chianti hills with a professional English-speaking guide, stopping for views before reaching a family-run farm. Tour the olive and wine estate, taste local products, and enjoy a Tuscan lunch. The ride is moderate to hard, with a mainly downhill return. Ask ahead about the optional e-bike.

“Great time. Good food and good wine. But I was expecting more places and more wine. It was just one place and three glasses of wine. That’s my fault for not more research. The guide and the path were great. Biked were a bit old. But manageable. Me and the GF were younger so it was not much difficulty biking. Had a good time. But I’m used to hitting multiple places and drinking a lot of wine. Maybe i need to look deeper into my soul and see if I’m an athletic alcoholic:-)”

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