Tiber River (Fiume Tevere) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Tiber River. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Vintage Fiat 500 Cabriolet: Rome's Highlight Semi-Private Tour

• Vespa Sidecar Tour at Day/Night with Pickup

• Vespa Self-Drive Tour in Rome (Experience is a Must!)

• City Walk Through Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona, Angel Castle

• Hidden Rome – Private Tour with Driver

There’s no cost to stroll along the Tiber River, as it’s a natural feature that runs right through the heart of Rome, and alongside many of the city’s top neighborhoods, such as Trastevere, Prati, Testaccio, and more. However, you can pass by the river on many guided walking tours (prices start around US$60) or on a Vespa tour (expect to pay roughly US$115).

Yes, the Tiber River runs right through the heart of Rome and is therefore a must-see when you're in the city. Luckily, most tours include some sort of stop at or stroll along the river, including those that incorporate Vespa rides, walking through different Roman neighborhoods, and even private guided excursions. To experience the river alongside other top attractions in Rome, then, a tour is definitely your best bet.

Per one customer who booked the Vintage Fiat 500 Cabriolet: Rome's Highlight Semi-Private Tour, "This is an excellent tour to start your Roman holiday. The cars are great and so much fun. Andrea was a safe driver. He had excellent city knowledge which he shared with us along the way. At each stop we were given lots of history and fun facts, not to mention delicious Limoncello and Spritz to drink. We really enjoyed the evening and highly recommend."

Yes, there are tourist boat trips along the Tiber River, although they’re not as scenic or sight-filled as in other European cities. If you want to see Rome from a different angle and get a sense of travel in ancient times, the water offers a good way to do it.

The Tiber River is steeped in legend, most notably that of Romulus and Remus—aka the founders of Rome. Per the story, these twin baby boys were ordered to be drowned in the Tiber but floated to the riverbanks instead. As adults, they founded a town that grew to be Rome.

The Tiber River is roughly 252 miles (405 kilometers) long. After the River Po, the Tiber is Italy’s second-longest river, stretching from the Apennines in the Tuscany and Emilia Romagna regions, through the city of Rome, all the way to the Mediterranean Sea beyond Ostia Antica.

Many sections of the Tiber River are navigable. Tourist sightseeing boats pass through the city of Rome from Ponte Sant’Angelo (close to Vatican City) or Ponte Marconi (south of Trastevere), taking in sights of the city bridges. Some routes head out as far as Ostia Antica where Roman excavations await.

The Tiber River is too deep to walk across, but bridges offer a pleasant crossing. The beautiful and historic Sant'Angelo Bridge (Ponte Sant'Angelo) spans the waterway, is open only to pedestrians, and has views of Castello Sant’Angelo and Vatican City beyond it.

The Tiber River is home to the small island of Isola Tiberina, which many say resembles the shape of a fishing boat. While the fishing boat shape is only visible from high above, the island is most commonly at ground level, accessed by the footbridges Fabricio or Cestio.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Tiber River. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Rome:

• Colosseum

• Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

• Sistine Chapel

• Vatican Museums

• Palatine Hill (Palatino)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Rome.