Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour
With a Vespa and our expert local guide leading the way, you'll experience the Eternal City in style and comfort. Our custom-built sidecars ensure a luxurious ride as you navigate Rome's charming cobblestone streets.
Prepare to be captivated by Rome's ancient wonders! Glide past the majestic Colosseum and the sprawling Roman Forum Picture the roaring crowds at Circus Maximus, once the epicenter of thrilling chariot races. Your journey continues with visits to architectural gems like St. Peter's Basilica and Santa Maria Maggiore. Encounter the Pyramid of Cestius and the legendary Mouth of Truth! Capture picture-perfect moments at iconic landmarks: the Pantheon and the elegant Spanish Steps. Step back in time at Largo Argentina, the very ruins where Julius Caesar's fate was sealed. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Campo de' Fiori. Soak in the grandeur of Piazza Navona, adorned with magnificent Baroque fountains.
In just three hours, you'll experience the essence of Rome.
Options
Vespa Sidecar Private Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Discover famous landmarks and monuments with your private, English-speaking guide.
Ends at Piazza del Popolo: The private tour ends at Piazza del Popolo.
What's included in Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza della RepubblicaPass-by Only
This trilling Vespa sidecar tour offers you a unique way to experience the eternal city, whisking through the streets of Rome in true italian fashion! However, you don’t need to worry about actually competing with the locals by driving your own scooter. You get to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride from inside an Italian custom-made Vespa sidecar. Your expert guide will be at the wheel, taking you all over the city to main sights and hidden gems. Prepare yourself for an Italian ride of a lifetime. You will start your thrill ride in Piazza della Repubblica where you will meet your guide and driver who will prep you for the ride with safety instructions and equipment so you can ride in comfort. If you are travelling in a group, you will be provided with headsets that can be used in conjunction with your helmet so that you can safely listen to your guide as they point out the wonders of Ancient Rome whizzing by.
Santa Maria MaggiorePass-by Only
From the central piazza, your guide drive you to one of Rome’s ancient Basilicas, Santa Maria Maggiore as you make your way past the trendy Monti district which is said to be one of the oldest neighborhoods of the eternal city, seeing the likes of Julius Caesar walk its cobble-stoned streets. and on to the heart of Ancient Rome.
ColosseumPass-by Only
Let your expert guide bring Ancient Rome to life with unique facts and exciting stories, as you pass by the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Circus Maximus. Your own local driver and guide will stop to take photos of all the amazing sights along the way.
Inclusions
- See all the major highlights as well as hidden gems
- Local Expert Guide and Driver
- Zip around Rome in a Vespa Sidecar in true italian style
- Food and Drink
- Pick up and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is for passengers only (driving not permitted on this experience).
- Each vehicle will be driven by a professional driver and can accomodate two guests: one in the sidecar and one on the vespa, behind the driver. The two guests can alternate at any stop.
- If you would like to ride in the sidecar for the entire tour, please simply book two spots for every single individual that wants to ride in the sidecar the whole time: EX: if you are in two that both want to ride in the sidecar the whole time you must book for four; EX: if you are in two, one of which wants to ride in the sidecar the whole time and the other which doesn’t mind alternating with another participant, you must book for three; EX: if you are in four, two of which want to ride in the sidecar and two of which wants to switch off, you must book for six If the total number of people you are trying to book for ever exceeds six once you have multiplied by two the number of individuals requesting to ride the whole time in the sidecar you must book a Private tour.
- Safety equipment to ride in scooters or sidecars will be provided or participants.
- Sidecars have a safety requirement that passengers be at least 4 feet tall.
- Maximum weight for sidecar passenger is 110kg / 240lbs.
- Not suitable for children under 5 years; for the very young, they cannot alternate with the other guest and they will ride inside the sidecar for the entire tour with seatbelts on, kid size helmet and booster seat when needed.
- When booking with children, please note their ages in your booking notes (to avoid penalty fees incase booster seat or helmets are unavailable)
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- In case of bookings with an odd number of guests, be aware that you will need to share the vehicle with another guest and alternate seats at every stop.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide and Vespa driver in front of Piazza di S. Andrea della Valle, 9.
End Points
- End your tour at the top of the Spanish Steps
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please arrive 10-15 min prior tour start time. Wear Comfortable clothes and wear sunscreen! Please Note: participants must be 4 feet tall to ride in the sidecar.
