--- title: Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 230 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Sightseeing, food excluded rank_in_category: 7 of 37 (Vespa & Sidecar Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-14 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-city-highlights-hidden-gems-vespa-sidecar-guided-tour/ --- # Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** A sidecar tour with an expert local guide from the Colosseum and the Forum to Circus Maximus and beyond, in custom built sidecars with two guests per vehicle who swap seats at the stops, rated 4.99 across 230 reviews. Guide, driver and safety kit are included at €149 per person, food, pickup and tips are not. Book two spots to keep the sidecar seat. ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 230 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Vespa Sidecar Semi-Private | €149 / person | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Italian | Semi-Private Guided Tour: Zip down stone streets and past ancient ruins, discovering hidden spots as you go. | | Vespa Sidecar Private Tour | €235 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Italian | 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 - Zip around Rome in a Vespa Sidecar in true italian style - See all the major highlights as well as hidden gems - Local Expert Guide and Driver ## Not included - Food and Drink - Pick up and drop off - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza della Repubblica** (pass by, no stop) - 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,... 2. **Santa Maria Maggiore** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 3. **Colosseum** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 4. **Palatine Hill** (pass by, no stop) - Zip through picturesque streets toward the heart of Ancient Rome—the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. 5. **Circo Massimo** (pass by, no stop) - Continue past Circus Maximus, the vast ancient arena once home to thrilling chariot races, before heading up Aventine Hill. 6. **Buco della Serratura** (5m) - Your guide will then take you up to the top of the Aventine hill where the world’s most famous keyhole exists. What do you see when you look inside? 7. **Aventine** (pass by, no stop) - Marvel at the main sights, and then go off the beaten path and visit hidden gems, like a secret keyhole up on the Aventine hill. We will not tell you what you see through the keyhole – that is a surprise worth waiting for! With big smiles and a breeze blowing in your face,... 8. **Bocca della Verita** (5m) - Cruise through Testaccio, one of Rome’s most authentic neighborhoods, where you’ll spot the city’s curious Pyramid of Cestius and the legendary Mouth of Truth, said to bite the hands of liars. 9. **Piramide Cestia** (pass by, no stop) - Explore many neighborhoods including Testaccio, where you will pass an ancient Pyramid, Piramide Cestius. Yes, there is an ancient pyramid in Rome – find out why on our tour. 10. **Teatro di Marcello** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Theatre of Marcellus. 11. **Complex of the Victorian Ala Brasini** (pass by, no stop) - Explore more of Rome’s iconic squares and districts with ease on your Vespa. 12. **Colle del Gianicolo** (5m) - One of the best views on Rome, not to be missed. 13. **Piazza Navona** (pass by, no stop) - Continue unto the incredibly stunning Piazza Navona, the once upon a time ancient Stadium of Domitian, and home of the wonderful Fountain of the Four rivers by Bernini 14. **Campo De' Fiori** (pass by, no stop) - Travel down the winding roads and make your way into the heart of the historic center, starting with the famous Campo de' Fiori! 15. **Trevi Fountain** (pass by, no stop) - Zoom by the Trevi Fountain, and of course hop off to throw a coin in! (hint: this is a must in Rome superstition, should you wish to return to Rome!) 16. **Area Sacra di Largo Argentina** (pass by, no stop) - Visit the popular Mouth of Truth, and Largo Argentina where Julius Caesar’s notable assassination took place. 17. **Spanish Steps** (pass by, no stop) - And of course, the tour would not be complete without a visit to one of the most beautiful and photographed staircases in the world: the Spanish Steps! Your tour will end in Trinità dei Momenti, above the iconic staircase. 18. **Pantheon** (pass by, no stop) - whisk by the Pantheon, one the world's most well preserved ancient temples! this must see iconic monument of Rome is a sight you will surely not forget. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 14:30, 18:30, 19:00 - 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 Meet your guide and Vespa driver in front of Piazza di S. Andrea della Valle, 9. ## Good to know - 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) - 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. ## How it compares in Vespa & Sidecar Tours Ranked **#7 of 37** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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