The Great Beauty film locations tour Rome: Electric bicycle

Four landmark stops where Sorrentino filmed The Great Beauty

This electric bicycle tour of Rome follows the locations from Paolo Sorrentino's Oscar-winning film The Great Beauty, covering Piazza Navona, Via Veneto, the Baths of Caracalla and Piazza Barberini over three hours. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French leads the route. The bike, helmet, padlock and rainproof gear are included, and the tour suits all fitness levels with a minimum age of 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Piazza Navona20m
2. Baths of Caracalla30m
3. Via Venetopassing by
4. Piazza Barberinipassing by

Rome movie tour by electric bike

• Visit Piazza Navona and learn history
• Explore Baths of Caracalla ruins
• Pass by Via Veneto, Dolce Vita area
• Pass by Piazza Barberini square
• See Porta Pinciana historic gate
• Ride along Via dei Fori Imperiali street

The experience

Piazza Navona opens the ride. What was once the Stadium of Domitian (built by the emperor in 85 AD to hold 30,000 spectators) is now the square where Sorrentino set some of the film's most recognizable scenes. The ancient structure stretched 265 meters long and 106 meters wide, and though the racehorses and gates are gone, the obelisk at the center (moved here from the Circus of Maxentius) still anchors the space. The electric bicycle lets you cover the ground without the effort of a foot tour, so you can linger at each stop and absorb the architecture the director chose to frame.

From there the route moves through Via Veneto, the street that became synonymous with Rome's Dolce Vita era. Lined with cafes and hotels where actors and photographers once gathered, it was the backdrop for Fellini's famous film and appears throughout The Great Beauty. Then comes the Baths of Caracalla, one of the most intact imperial bath complexes still standing: built between 212 and 216 AD and covering roughly 130,000 square meters. The scale of the ruins, with their caldarium (hot room) still visible, gives a sense of Roman leisure and power that the film captures in its visual language. The tour ends at Piazza Barberini, positioned between the Quirinale hill and the old Horti Sallustiani, where the palazzo of the same name overlooks the square.

The three-hour ride includes a helmet, padlock, city map and rainproof gear. Your guide speaks your choice of language and knows which scene was shot where, so you're not just seeing the locations. You're understanding why Sorrentino chose them. The electric assist means the hills of Rome become manageable, and you'll cover more ground than you would on foot.

What’s included

• Use of the electric bicycle, helmet and padlock.
• city map.
• rainproof gear.
• seat suitable for children up to 4 years old if needed.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language of your choice.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Noleggio Ebike & Monopattini elettrici Roma

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're a film enthusiast or someone who wants to see Rome's major landmarks through the lens of how a great director saw them: the electric bicycle covers more ground than walking and keeps the pace relaxed enough to absorb each location.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is The Great Beauty and why does it matter for this tour?

The Great Beauty is Paolo Sorrentino's 2013 film that won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2014. The tour retraces its filming locations across Rome, so you see the actual squares, streets and ruins where scenes were shot, with a guide explaining how the director used each landmark in the story.

Do I need to have seen the film before I book this tour?

No. The tour works whether you've watched it or not. You're seeing major Roman landmarks and learning their history either way. If you have seen the film, the guide will point out which scenes were filmed where, which adds another layer to the visit.

How does the electric bicycle work, and do I need cycling experience?

The electric bicycle has motor assist, so hills and longer stretches require far less effort than a regular bike. The tour suits all fitness levels, and the guide will explain how to use the bike before you start. You'll need to be at least 18 years old and comfortable riding.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the three hours?

Rainproof gear is included with the tour, so you'll have protection if rain arrives. The route stays on city streets and squares, so there's no exposure to weather beyond what you'd face walking around Rome.

How many people typically go on this tour?

The tour operates as a small group with a live guide. The exact group size varies by departure, but it's designed to stay intimate enough that the guide can point out details and answer questions as you move between stops.