My family and I took a wonderful tour of the Ancient Appian Way with Adriana. The route we took was…read morethe one suggested by Scott Rozier. At the end of the tour, we discovered that Scott Rozier picks up his e-bikes from them at the Circus Maximus and that the route is exactly the same.

Good people, great service. Paulo was really helpful. I'll go out of my way to get there When in…read moreRome...

Zach was tremendously helpful in getting our family on bikes with what seemed like a significant…read morehandicap: our adult son had a cast on his dominant hand. Zach suggested a tandem, which we had not considered, and we took advantage and had our best day in Rome. The day prior, I went on the four hour Appian Way tour with Anna and she gave a great tour, and I had what may have been my favorite gelato stop. Their electric assist bikes are really powerful and the tandem bikes, while not electric, were fine for two so-so fit persons. Don't pass up the opportunity to bike Rome!

We had a great tour guide in Ali! Very helpful, great pace, and gave us interesting history…read more I would have never thought seeing Rome by bicycle would have been fun - but it really was! Nothing like biking up to the Colosseum! Would definitely recommend! 10/10!

We went to the Appia Antica not sure if we wanted to bike or walk, the biking sounded possibly…read moredangerous on a narrow bumpy old road with cars. However the Ecotours employee quickly reassured us that things are generally fine and gave us a clear outline of where to go and what to do, there is a really handy map with explanations of what you see on the way, with explanations of costs and times written on. You can do a manual bike (we did for the exercise, just 6 gears, but it was enough to get by), some steep hills for exercise (sore after!) or an electrically powered bike (maybe should have done this in retrospect! The bikes worked well, the roads were VERY bumpy and slightly perilous at times but there were a lot of people out and the cars were careful of us. Such a great way to see the road, I recommend checking them out, cheap with max price 15 Euros for the day, helmets and locks provided.

First, cycling the Appian Way is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon, and I recommend…read moreit to visitors who have time for more than the historic sites in the center of Rome. The Appian Way's biking terrain changes from cobblestone to dirt path to the original Roman stones -- all hard on your bike and you, but the positive is you have to go fairly slow through the 8km/5mi route and thus can see the villas, the ruins, and the open spaces that line the route. We went in winter when there were no crowds, but some cyclists, joggers, walkers, and local car traffic -- it was quite relaxed but may be a zoo in summer like all of Rome. Our rental experience was mixed, We got two, um, well used city bikes (not as heavy as mountain bikes:, and complimentary helmets in our rental -- a bargain at €19 total thanks to a weekday discount. One bike's derailleur was not shifting well, but it seemed to loosen up after a kilometer, so we kept going. Well, that derailleur fell off completely three times, requiring on-the-road fixes by hand because the first two occurred when the rental office was closed for lunch (this is Italy, after all). We were able to remount the derailleur and rethread the chain. But on the third time, the derailleur lost its tension and we could not keep the chain mounted; the derailleur seemed to have been torqued one time too many from falling off. The other bike's derailleur stayed on, but the chain came off after one bump. There are lots of bumps on the Via Appia, and I suspect a city bike, especially a poorly maintained one as these were, is the wrong vehicle for this road. When I called the agency, the woman was unable to help because she was the only person working that day and could not leave it to get us. She called a supervisor but could get no help. A weekday in winter means short-staffing and no contingency for travelers in trouble. Worse, she wanted to know where we were initially, but there aren't clear addresses or ruins names once you're a few kilometers out, so then she asked us to Whatsapp our location. I don't use Whatsapp, so we couldn't tell her where we were (though we knew we were 5km-6km out, which should have been enough for rescue on such an isolated road). When it was clear that she had no way to get us help, we just told her we would walk the bikes back. And so we walked the 5km back. It is a pleasant walk, fortunately. We were refunded our rental cost, and the woman was clearly embarrassed by the situation. She was stuck, too, so we don't blame her. But Ecobike clearly has cut too many corners: poor maintenance, clearly no equipment check, and no plan for when a renter has trouble. I've long been a cyclist, so on-the-road chain and derailleur fixes are not new to me, but the average renter likely has never done more than rethread a chain that came off from a sharp bump on an unretensioned bike. And my bike's derailleur was well past what you can fix with only your hands on a country road. So, I love the idea of cycling the Appian Way, and it was still a nice day despite the mishap. But Ecobike really fell down on the job. It's the only option. So, caveat emptor. And don't bike any further than you can walk back. Tip: the little bake shop next to the bike rental makes really good coffee (not from pods) and homemade pastries. End your ride there.

From the owner: Vendita di bici nuove per ogni tipologia di attività: mountain bike, down hill, city bike, bici…read moreelettriche con pedalata assistita, pieghevoli e bici da corsa. E' possibile noleggiare delle bici, la nostra attività ha una flotta in grado di soddisfare la richiesta di gruppi. Su commissione siamo in grado di realizzare bici personalizzate e restauri. La ciclofficina, interamente a vista è pensata con la volontà di permettere a quanti frequentano il laboratorio di interagire in un'atmosfera eco-friendly. Sapientemente ricavata in un angolo del locale, è stata realizzata completamente a mano dal responsabile tecnico, specializzato in biciclette, che ne ha curati i minimi dettagli.

This is where you rent a bicycle for the aqueduct…read more First of all, it's about 1 km uphill on a busy road with no shoulder to the place where the cars can no longer drive. This is very dangerous especially if you have small children as the cars go by extremely quickly and the road is narrow and the traffic goes both ways so people are swerving around you. The people at the bicycle shop do not tell you this fact but they apologize when you get back. The bikes are in decent condition with good brakes but they are not equipped for the bumpy roads like the very Old cobblestones. This would be much better if the bicycle shop was near her to the actual start of the bike path. Again, very dangerous for young children and even dangerous for adults due to the extremely high traffic in there a street they have to write on. This is not a relaxing bike ride secondary to the bumpy conditions of the road.

From the owner: Il Punto Informativo del Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica fornisce servizi di supporto ai turisti…read moreinternazionali in visita al Parco. Tutti i giorni è possibile noleggiare biciclette e ricevere informazioni per la propria visita del Parco.

We just moved to Rome and just bought two bikes and a baby seat from here. The staff were really…read moreinformative and helpful. The service was excellent.

The one thing this suuuuper Dutch person traveling (= me) does in (almost) all of the cities I…read morevisit: I hop on a bike. It's best way to explore a city and, in general, the fastest! When going through Rome, I biked passed this store and thought "my bike needs a little tweaking"; brakes aren't working that well, bike chain needs some oil, one of the handles slipped off (yeah, I'm a fierce biker...). Walked in, asked if they could do some minor repairs and they told me to wait ten minutes. The bike was fixed on the spot, even the tires got some extra air. All perfect, perfect. And then...? NO need to pay? What, why, eh, whuuuut? "How come", I asked, perfectly wiling to pay something. "Nope, that's our service". Well eh, thank you! What a great service is that?! They sell all sorts of bike materials here and, as it looked, fair prices. They sell new & secondhand bikes for super reasonable prices (e.g. €40 for a bike); some classy 'hipster' bikes, rockin' beach bikes, racing bikes, and everything in between. So, there you have it - good service, good repairs, reasonable prices. Happy happy biking y'all!

From the I-meant-to-leave-this-review-before file:…read more I certainly understand the appeal of riding Rome by Vespa, but it seems like a smarter way to roam -- pun intended -- the countryside. Given the herky-jerky way of Roman transit it would not be a consideration made unless I was under a helmet. Even then, it would probably be a hard pass. But I'll still keep it under consideration. Five stars for the perceived enjoyment one might derive from this mode of transportation.

Thought I was renting a hike for just one day... but it was so fun and they were so nice and…read moretrusting that I kept the bike for 5 days. Best way to travel Rome. Way cheaper than a taxi and less complicated and more convenient than buses and trains... and I was with my family so didn't want to rent scooters either (safety reasons). The staff is very nice and accommodating. I was running late to pick up my bike so I called to inform them and they stayed open 10 mins to wait for me. One day I had my seat (saddle) stolen and they replaced it with a smile. I will rent here again.

One of the top 2 gelatos I've had. We went back twice -- two nights in a row. The first time I got…read morea brioche because I was a bit hungry after dinner. Their cream flavor was SOO light and had a nice lemon taste to it. The pecan flavor was also amazing and had a good mix of sweet and a bit savory. Honestly would go back to this place every night! Service is quick and they offer recommendations as well (staff helped me choose since I don't like chocolate). Expect a long line on Friday nights and likely weekends! But it moves quickly and is worth it.

Located in a more residential area of Rome, La Romana feels like a step above your average gelato…read moreshop, with a polished storefront and plenty of cute outdoor seating. Inside, the design is clean and modern, and it's bright, organized, and efficient even when crowded. The vibe is lively and indulgent, with a constant stream of customers, even when we arrived at around 9pm on a Thursday night. I've been told that the telltale sign of a touristy gelateria is when the gelato is piled-high and laden with toppings; this often means that it isn't replaced often, so it isn't fresh. There's none of that here; the gelato is tucked away beneath lids, most likely to retain the fluffiest, creamiest texture. There's menus in both Italian and English, with a variety of upscale, unique flavors, such as Coffee & Cardamom, Zabaglione, and even frozen yogurt! They're more than happy to let you sample, and there's plenty of options for your gelato, including cups, cones, and brioche rolls; there's also other items, such as crepes, coffee drinks, and more. We all ordered different flavors; even a small scoop (€4) comes with two flavors. I truly enjoyed my combination of flavors: Zabaglione (an Italian dessert with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine) and Yogurt Miele e Noci (yogurt with honey and wanluts); the former was just boozy enough with a rich, custardy flavor, and the latter was tart yet herbal from the honey, and earth walnuts adding textural contrast. My friends also loved their flavors, particularly the fruity ones such as Lemon and Raspberry. Pricing is moderate for gelato, but nowhere near tourist traps in the more crowded areas of Rome; I think it's justified. Yes, it's a chain, but I can truly taste the high quality of the ingredients that they use, and their unique flavors that you can't find elsewhere. A great stop if you're in the area!