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Ride Rome on a Vespa with a local driver

5.0 · 341 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Rome Vespa Tour Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
09:00, 14:00, 17:00 · Hotel pickup from 1199 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A ride behind a dedicated local driver on a vintage Vespa, from the Colosseum to Trastevere and the Orange Garden, with pickup in the city centre and raincoats on board for wet days, rated 5 across 341 reviews.

Private transport, helmet, raincoat, coffee and a soft drink are included at €149 per person. Not advised for pregnant travellers.

In our comparison: #3 of 35 in Vespa & Sidecar Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Italian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
INIZIO 2026The page pricePickup included€149
ESTATE 2026Pickup included€149
FINE 2026Pickup included€149

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
  • Raincoat
  • Helmet
  • Hygiene cap
  • Coffee and/or Tea

    Reviews

    5.0
    341 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 341 of 341

    Star breakdown of all 341 ratings

    5 stars
    340 · 100%
    4 stars
    1 · 0%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the guides and city coverage; some describe fast riding through hectic traffic.

    Praised

    • Local history and stories delivered with warmth and humor
    • Major sights, backstreets and viewpoints travellers might otherwise miss
    • Drivers who put nervous or inexperienced passengers at ease
    • Routes tailored to interests and places travellers have already seen
    • Convenient hotel pickups and flexible drop-off locations

    Complaints

    • No recurring complaints; some describe hectic traffic and fast riding

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 July 2025 to 27 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    If you were unable to select an available pickup address, we can meet at the meeting point in Piazza della Suburra, near Cavour Metro Station (Red Line), in the Monti neighborhood, close to the Colosseum. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    09:00, 14:00, 17:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup from 1199 pickup points (1199 pickup points listed by the operator, 1199 of them hotels)
    Operator
    Rome Vespa Tour; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Good to know

    • Age 7+ minimum age to join

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Vespa & Sidecar Tours

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #3 of 35€1493h5.0 (341)shared
    Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino€1493h5.0 (1849)shared
    Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato€1494h5.0 (742)shared
    Rome Private Vespa Tour Pick-up from Hotel€551h 30m4.98 (1086)private

    Ranked #3 of 35 in Vespa & Sidecar Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €37 to €195, median €80; typical length 2h. 8 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 35 Vespa & Sidecar Tours

    From €149 per adult · INIZIO 2026