{"id":2043,"date":"2020-01-20T05:56:11","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T05:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2020-01-20T06:03:55","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T06:03:55","slug":"around-the-city-on-two-wheels-up-close-and-personal-with-the-eternal-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/around-the-city-on-two-wheels-up-close-and-personal-with-the-eternal-city","title":{"rendered":"Around the City on Two Wheels: Up Close and Personal with the Eternal City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rome\nis a paradise for the connoisseurs of art and architecture. With a history of\nmore than 2500 years, the Eternal City guards many a mystery within its\nboundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit to the mighty Colosseum, Vatican and Sistine chapel tours<\/a> <\/strong>and the tours of the Trevi Fountain<\/a> <\/strong>certainly form the central part of our itineraries. More often than not, it can be difficult to devote the time it takes to tour around the city at your own pace without missing a site. But don\u2019t fret, because with the best family tours in Rome<\/a>, <\/strong>you can savor an unmatched experience of travelling around the ancient city.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touring the City on Two Wheels<\/span><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ever\nsince the release of Roman Holiday<\/em> (1953), whizzing through Rome\non a Vespa has been a favourite pastime tourists, but have you ever wondered\nhow it would be like to tour the city on a bike?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riding\nthrough the city on a bike is more fun than you might think: pedaling through\nthe cobbled alleys and picturesque piazzas, stopping at the famous food joints,\nsipping on a warm cappuccino or a chilled glass of wine, riding off to the\nroads less travelled and eventually making your way back to the centre of\nactivity is a great way to spend a day in Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even\nif you are already familiar with the popular tourist spots of Rome, this is a\nnew and exciting way to unveil the beauty of the city, adding up to a wholesome\nexperience. Here\u2019s a handful of places that you can comfortably cover on your\nbike:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pantheon<\/span><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The colossal church built during the reign of Hadrian,\nwhich dates back to the early 2nd century, will surely take your breath away.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pantheon will greet you with its large Corinthian\ncolumns that support the frontal pediment. Once you enter the church, you can\nfollow along the vestibule ending in the oculus, which was the only source of\nlight overhead. Gazing above the gigantic Eye of God is an unreal experience in\nitself. It is all the more fascinating on rainy days, to watch the rain falling\nfrom the above.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trevi Fountain<\/span><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The gorgeous fountain from the 18th century built by Pannini, standing proudly at the three-way junction (tre vie), is an exquisite example of the Baroque art that was once ripe in Rome. Looking over this marvelous construction, the largest fountain of the city, and listening to the sublime sound of the waters will surely soothe your senses. According to local tradition, throwing a coin into the fountain with your right hand over your left shoulder will guarantee you will one day return to the eternal city. The Imperial Forum, the grand Colosseum, the Roman ghetto, Campo de\u2019Fiori, the Theatre of Marcellus and the Piazza Navona are some other places which you can cover on your bike. However, keep in mind to opt for the Vatican private day tour guide<\/a> <\/strong>to avail yourself of a comprehensive Vatican museum tour<\/a> <\/strong>along with the choicest private tours of Rome for families<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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