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title: Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 149
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 742
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Gelato and Pantheon entry
rank_in_category: 1 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/
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# Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato

**Guidekin's take:** A Vespa sidecar with a professional driver and a licensed guide talking in your headphones, through the historic squares with hop off stops, a Pantheon ticket and a gourmet gelato in a back alley, rated 5 across 742 reviews. Driver, guide, helmet, Pantheon entry and gelato are included at €149 per person. Weight and height limits apply.

In our comparison: #1 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover Rome on board of a Timeless Icon with the 1st tour company in Rome to offer this unique tour.

An evening tour on board of our custom built, modern and comfy Vespa Sidecars will take you to the Iconic Highlights of our city as into its most precious and genuine insights. 

Our certified guide will accompany your tour with detailed narration via headphones. 

You'll cruise through Rome's Historic squares and monuments, and sometimes we'll stop and hop, we'll show you the unreachable within best picture spots. 

Why choose The Vespa Sidecar Tour: 

* Sit back and relax with a loved one in the most romantic city

 * We work with Licensed and Experienced Guides, and trust us this does make a difference!

* Riding on a Sidecar is extremely safe and way more stable than a 2 wheeled motorcycle.


* Last but not least, it costs less! You must consider 1 driver every 2 passengers.

Get a glimpse of Roman Millenary History in the historic city alleys,

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The tour starts at 2:30 PM.
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 14:30: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €149: ages 5 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €149 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 742 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vespa Sidecar Tour
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12

## Reviews

5.0 from 742 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 742 of 742.

- 5 stars: 740 (100%)
- 4 stars: 2 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the engaging guides and city overview, though cobblestones can make the ride bumpy.

**Praised:**
- Guides combine Roman history with humour and engaging commentary
- Passengers feel safe with drivers navigating traffic and narrow streets
- A useful city overview that covers more ground than walking
- Guides take photos at stops and find good viewpoints
- Travellers praise the gelato served during the tour

**Complaints:**
- Cobblestone streets make parts of the ride bumpy

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-08-18 to 2026-09-30); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €149 / person | English | - |
| 2026 | €149 / person | English | - |

## What's included

- Homologated CE Helmets with sterilized disposable head covers
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Experienced and Licensed Guide will narrate the History and Beauty of Rome.
- Gelato Gourmet stop in Historic Alley
- Entrance ticket to the Pantheon included
- Professional Drivers - you won't drive, all you have to do sit on board and relax
- Live and interactive commentary on board

## Not included

- All that is not described in "Inclusions"

## Itinerary

1. **Piazza della Repubblica** (10m) - Designed during the urban redevelopment undertaken after Rome was declared capital of Italy, the Piazza della Repubblica is one of the most important squares of the city, and extremely striking. The Piazza della Repubblica is made up of a large roundabout with an exquisite...
2. **Quirinal Palace** (5m) - The Quirinal Palace (known in Italian as the Palazzo del Quirinale or simply Quirinale) is a historic building in Rome, Italy, one of the three current official residences of the President of the Italian Republic, together with Villa Rosebery in Naples and Tenuta di...
3. **Trevi Fountain** (30m) - is the most beautiful fountain in Rome. Measuring some 20 meters in width by 26 meters in height, Trevi Fountain is also the largest fountain in the city. The origins of the fountain go back to the year 19 B.C., in which period the fountain formed the end of the Aqua Virgo...
4. **Pantheon** (30m) - The Pantheon of Agrippa, also known as the Roman Pantheon, is one of the architectural masterpieces of the Italian capital. It is the best preserved building from ancient Rome. Completed in 126AD, was a Roman temple with a surprising oculus that is the building's main source...
5. **Piazza Navona** (pass by, no stop) - is one of Rome’s most iconic and vibrant squares, built on the site of an ancient Roman stadium. Known for its stunning Baroque architecture, lively atmosphere, and beautiful fountains—including Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers.
6. **St. Peter's Square** - St Peter’s Square or Piazza San Pietro is probably one of the world’s most famous squares and one of the most breath-taking. It is located in Vatican City, at the feet of St. Peter's Basilica. Designed by Bernini during the seventeenth century, it houses over 300,000 people.
7. **Terrazza del Gianicolo** (15m) - Janiculum Hill, considered by many as the eighth hill of Rome, is a peaceful and refreshing attraction close to the city center. It's situated just outside the ancient city and is a great place to visit to get away from the bustle of Rome. Not to mention that the panorama...
8. **Trastevere** - Soak up the neighbourhood’s bohemian atmosphere and its numerous landmarks. You'll enjoy a drive through the authentic soul of Rome's alleys and typical trattorias, passing by the picturesque Jewish Ghetto.
9. **Piazza Venezia** - Inaugurated in 1911 to pay respect to Victor Emmanuel II, the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (Altare della Patria) is an imposing building located in Piazza Venezia. It provides some breath-taking views of Rome. The Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele was...
10. **Colosseum** (pass by, no stop) - Known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Roman Colosseum is one of the capital's most remarkable monuments. Every year over 6 million people visit it. The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring...
11. **Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore** - The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is an ancient Catholic basilica that is considered to be the largest of the churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome. It is one of the city’s four major basilicas.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 14:30
- 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

The tour starts at 2:30 PM. Please arrive about 5 minutes early. 
Your guide and drivers will wait by the green newspaper kiosk, wearing royal blue jackets or polos with our logo. A reference photo is included in the product images.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJmW2LBaZhLxMRHFaKDV74_tk

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be minimum 5 yrs old. They can seat behind the driver only if they are taller than 150cm , otherwise they will have to seat in the sidecar.
- Maximun weight for riding on the back of the saddle is 118 kg / 260 pounds.
- Sidecar can hold up to 110 kg / 242 pounds ,and maximum height is 1,90 m
- Customers who have booked 1 seat only, will share the vehicle with another guest because each Vespa can accommodate 2 persons, one in the sidecar and the other one behind the driver (with the possibility of swapping seats during stops so that everyone can sit in the sidecar)
- For reservations with an odd number of participants, the passenger accepts to alternate the seat in the sidecar with that behind the driver at any stop.
- Please indicate any special dietary requirements in the booking form.
- Each vehicle will be driven by our professional drivers and it can accommodate two guests: one in the sidecar and one on the vespa, behind the driver. The two guests can alternate at any stop.
- Not permitted for pregnant travelers

Booking asks for: dates of birth

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