--- title: Ride Rome on a Vespa with a local driver lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 341 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 35 (Vespa & Sidecar Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ride-rome-on-a-vespa-with-a-local-driver/ --- # Ride Rome on a Vespa with a local driver **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 (table below). ## Overview Cruise Rome on a vintage Vespa with a local driver and take in the city's vibrant spirit. Roam landmarks like the Colosseum and hidden streets for an authentic Roman adventure. Exploring Rome by Vespa lets you capture the city's timeless allure and feel like a true local, all while avoiding traffic! We'll ride past the Colosseum and Trastevere, snap photos from the famous Orange Garden, and more. You'll be picked up in the city center and sit behind a dedicated local driver. Enjoy photo stops, a coffee break in the historic center, and winding through Rome's charming alleys before drop-off. For ages 5 and up - Not for pregnant women - Max 110 kg/242 lb ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1199 pickup points - Starts 09:00, 14:00, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Age 7+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1199 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 341 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome Vespa Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 09:00, 14:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 5.0 from 341 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 341 of 341. - 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 (2025-07-26 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | INIZIO 2026 | €149 / person | Italian, English | Pickup included | | ESTATE 2026 | €149 / person | Italian, English | Pickup included | | FINE 2026 | €149 / person | Italian, English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation - Soda/Pop - Raincoat - Helmet - Hygiene cap - Coffee and/or Tea ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 2. **Via dei Fori Imperiali** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 3. **Colosseum** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 4. **Pantheon** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 5. **Circo Massimo** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 6. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 7. **Trastevere** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 8. **Piazza del Popolo** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. 9. **Aventino** (pass by, no stop) - Unlimited stops to take photos as often as you wish. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EipQaWF6emEgZGVsbGEgU3VidXJyYSwgMDAxODQgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgl1m-tZsGEvExGk__yVS93sYxIUChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k Pickup points listed by the operator: 1199 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Vespa & Sidecar Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 35** | €149 | 3h | 5.0 (341) | shared | | [Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino](/italy/rome/tours/rome-morning-vespa-sidecar-tour-in-rome-with-cappuccino/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 5.0 (1849) | shared | | [Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) | €149 | 4h | 5.0 (742) | shared | | [Rome Private Vespa Tour Pick-up from Hotel](/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-vespa-tour-pick-up-from-hotel/?format=md) | €55 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/vespa-tours-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ride-rome-on-a-vespa-with-a-local-driver/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md