Discover Rome’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

Appian Way, Catacombs, & Roman Aqueducts E-bike Tour

★ 4.9 · 1,803 reviews

Explore the Appian Way on an e-bike, cruising Rome's oldest road far beyond the crowded centre. Wind past early Christian catacombs and the ruined arches of ancient aqueducts across a six-hour countryside ride.

Monkey Island

★ 4.7 · 401 reviews

Discover Monkey Island, one of Rome's better-regarded climbing gyms. Tackle a variety of routes across a clean, well-laid-out space, just keep in mind peak hours may be busier with scheduled classes.

Rock it Climbing Roma

★ 4.7 · 433 reviews

Discover Rock it Climbing Roma, a compact bouldering gym with a genuine local feel. Train on the moonboard and spray wall alongside English-speaking staff and a chilled-out community of dedicated climbers.

ASD Verticalpark/Arrampicata Sportiva

★ 4.8 · 273 reviews

Discover ASD Verticalpark, a bouldering gym tucked into Rome's sports scene. Grab free rental shoes, tackle the climbing walls, and work through the dedicated training corner for a quick, informal session.

Stadio dei marmi

★ 4.7 · 1,281 reviews

Step into the Stadio dei Marmi, ringed by sixty towering marble athletes. Wander the open-air track and photograph these uniform, idealized figures, each gifted by a different Italian city.

Stadio Nando Martellini

★ 4.5 · 990 reviews

Lace up at Stadio Nando Martellini, a public athletics track tucked into the Foro Italico complex. Run laps surrounded by tree-lined grounds styled after ancient Roman baths, just note a small fee and possible medical documentation apply.

Farnesina Stadium

★ 4.2 · 778 reviews

Step into Farnesina Stadium, a free training ground tucked inside Rome's Foro Italico complex. Wander the track and field facilities alongside local athletes and schools, then continue on to explore the complex's more famous sporting landmarks nearby.

Stadio delle Tre Fontane

★ 4.4 · 986 reviews

Discover Stadio delle Tre Fontane, the intimate home ground of AS Roma Femminile in the EUR district. Catch a match or training session on the natural grass pitch, enjoying a low-key, local football experience away from the crowds.

Fulvio Bernardini sports center

★ 4.5 · 723 reviews

Discover the Fulvio Bernardini sports center, a practical local hub away from Rome's tourist trail. Drop in to fit in a workout or practice a range of sports alongside the neighborhood's regular, satisfied users.

Olympic Center Giulio Onesti

★ 4.6 · 1,140 reviews

Step into Rome's national training hub, the Olympic Center Giulio Onesti. See well-maintained hockey and rugby pitches in action and get a feel for the working atmosphere of a self-contained sports campus with athlete housing and dining.

Parco della Caffarella

★ 4.6 · 15,003 reviews

Explore Parco della Caffarella, a working slice of countryside tucked inside Rome's city limits. Walk or run the wide dirt paths past ancient ruins and grazing sheep for an unpolished counterpoint to the manicured Appian Way villas.

Piscina delle Rose

★ 3.9 · 774 reviews

Cool off at Piscina delle Rose, one of Rome's few public outdoor pools in the EUR district. Swim alongside locals from this Olympic-era pool, grab a sun lounger early, and enjoy a budget-friendly break from the tourist crowds.

Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto

★ 4.6 · 1,042 reviews

Discover the Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, a Fascist-era swimming stadium tucked inside the Foro Italico complex. Walk past its mosaic-lined entrance and statues, and if the pool is open, pair the visit with a stroll to the nearby Stadio dei Marmi and tennis courts.

Hydromania

★ 4.3 · 8,779 reviews

Escape Rome's summer heat at Hydromania on the city's outskirts. Spend an afternoon zipping down water slides and relaxing by the pools, then refuel with affordable food between rounds.

Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour by quality Bike / E-Bike

★ 4.9 · 1,864 reviews

Explore Rome by bike or e-bike, covering far more ground than a walking tour while dodging the bus-tour crowds. Pedal between major landmarks and quiet backstreets, with the e-bike option smoothing out Rome's hills for riders of any fitness level.

Olympic Stadium

★ 4.5 · 36,546 reviews

Step into Rome's Stadio Olimpico, shared home of AS Roma and Lazio. Catch a live match to feel the decades-old rivalry firsthand, or take a tour through the ground that hosted the 1990 World Cup final.

Foro Italico

★ 4.6 · 31,146 reviews

Explore Foro Italico, Rome's monumental Fascist-era sports complex along the Tiber. Wander past marble statues and grand stadiums like the Stadio dei Marmi and Stadio Olimpico, or catch the energy of the Italian Open on its tennis courts each spring.

Pineto Regional Park

★ 4.1 · 1,819 reviews

Discover Pineto Regional Park, a pine-shaded escape on Rome's northern edge. Wander easy woodland paths or tackle steeper ridge trails, enjoying quiet terrain far from the city-centre crowds.

Villa Doria Pamphili

★ 4.6 · 21,054 reviews

Escape to Villa Doria Pamphili, Rome's largest park and a favorite of locals over tourists. Wander pine-lined avenues, stroll past the ornamental lake, and picnic on open meadows away from the city's crowds.

Central Tennis Stadium

★ 4.6 · 1,656 reviews

Step onto the grounds of Rome's Central Tennis Stadium, the storied clay-court arena of the Foro Italico. See the surrounding statues and classical architecture that set the Italian Open apart from any other tennis venue.

Palazzo dello Sport - Roma

★ 4.3 · 11,751 reviews

Step inside Palazzo dello Sport, Pier Luigi Nervi's striking arena built for the 1960 Olympics. Catch a major touring act in this EUR landmark, where sharp acoustics and smooth crowd organization make for a solid night of live music.

Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli

★ 4.9 · 239 reviews

Step into Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli, the Italian Open's second show court at Foro Italico. Watch top-level tennis beneath a ring of classical statues, a setting fans rank among the most memorable on the circuit.

Capannelle Racecourse

★ 4.1 · 5,838 reviews

Discover Capannelle Racecourse, Rome's historic track on the Via Appia. Watch live horse racing or catch a major outdoor concert or festival like Rock in Roma, complete with food stalls and live music.

Popes' Lake, Kayak Tour with Swimming & Roman Pizza

★ 4.9 · 980 reviews

Paddle away from Rome's usual crowds on the volcanic waters of Popes' Lake at Castel Gandolfo. Kayak the quiet, green shoreline, cool off with a swim, then refuel with a Roman pizza lunch before the midday heat sets in.

Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede

★ 4.2 · 3,919 reviews

Escape the crowds at Riserva Naturale di Decima Malafede, a sprawling nature reserve southwest of Rome. Wander countryside trails through woodland and farmland, then climb to one of its higher points for a clear, sweeping view over the city.

Valle dell'Aniene Nature Reserve

★ 4.2 · 8,538 reviews

Discover the Valle dell'Aniene Nature Reserve on Rome's quieter northeastern edge. Walk or cycle riverside trails past tall trees and open pasture where sheep graze, far from the city's usual sights.

EUR

Explore EUR, Rome's surreal district of 1930s Fascist rationalist architecture. Walk wide boulevards past the 'Square Colosseum' and artificial lake, a striking detour from the city's classical core.

Rome by Night: E-bike Small Group Tour — Food & Wine Option

★ 4.9 · 1,332 reviews

Explore Rome after dark on a small-group e-bike ride past floodlit landmarks. Cruise easily past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and central piazzas, then pause for an optional food-and-wine stop along the way.

Riserva naturale di Monte Mario

★ 3.8 · 43 reviews

Explore Monte Mario, Rome's highest hill and a quiet escape from the city center. Wander wooded trails past the historic astronomical observatory and take in sweeping views over the skyline from near the summit.

Riserva Naturale della Marcigliana

★ 4.2 · 5,348 reviews

Escape to the Riserva Naturale della Marcigliana, a working stretch of rural Lazio inside Rome's city limits. Wander past farmland, woodland, and a horse farm on rugged trails, spotting protected wildlife along the way.