4.9 · 1,570 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Fat Tire Tours Holdings LLC - Italy Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
11 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Ancient Rome by Segway with a live guide, from the Colosseum and the Forum to Circus Maximus and the Mouth of Truth, with a virtual reality segment that puts you inside the ruins as they stood, rated 4.89 across 1,570 reviews.
Segway, helmet, orientation and guide are included at €75 per person, pickup and tips are not. Adults and older teens only.
2 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.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Rome Sights by Segway TourThe page price
Regular Rome Sights by Segway
€75
Private Rome Sights By Segway
Private Tour
€200 for 2+ people
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.
Included and not included
Wet weather jackets (if required)
Use of helmet
Orientation session
Guide
Segway tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Reviews
4.9
1,570 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,544 of 1,570
Star breakdown of all 1,570 ratings
5 stars
1,451 · 92%
4 stars
93 · 6%
3 stars
13 · 1%
2 stars
5 · 0%
1 star
8 · 1%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise patient instruction and seeing more with less walking; riding through busy streets can feel intimidating.
Praised
Patient instruction and practice that help beginners feel confident
Knowledgeable guides who combine Roman history with humour
Seeing more of Rome with less walking and easier hill climbs
Virtual reality views that help explain how ancient sites once looked
Complaints
Some find riding through busy streets unnerving, while others feel safe with the guide
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 May 2024 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Your tour meets at our office, located at Via dei Delfini 35/36, 00186 Rome. We are located about 150 meters from Piazza Venezia (a 5 minute walk) and 1.5 km from the Colosseum (approximately a 15 minute walk). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
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Departure
11 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Fat Tire Tours Holdings LLC - Italy; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Circo Massimo
View of the Palatine Archaelogical Site From the Hill and View and Explanation of the Circus Maximus / Possibility for the VR stop
10 min · Admission not included
2
Roman Forum
View and explanation of the Roman Forum from the top of the Capitoline Hill / possibility for VR Stop View
10 min · Admission not included
3
View and explanation of the Roman Forum from the top of the Capitoline Hill / possibility for VR Stop View10 min
4
View and explanation of Piazza Venezia and the monument of Vittoriano2 min · Admission not included
5
View of St
Peter's dome from the Keyhole of the Knights of Malta Palace and Orange Trees Garden with the view of Rome
15 min
6
view, explanation and stop for picture or the Theatre Marcellus and the Jewish Sinagogue5 min
7
View and pictures of the Mouth of Truth2 min · Admission not included
About this tour, from the operator
See the sights of Ancient Rome by Segway on a 3-hour tour, passing incredible monuments like the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. On a self-balancing electric scooter, follow a guide around Rome’s 2000-year-old ruins, while hearing their history from a live guide. Stop for photos by iconic sites and test Rome’s very own lie detector – the Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità)! This tour includes an amazing Virtual Reality experience that will put you in the centre of ancient Rome.
This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
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
Riders must have the ability to make motions such as climbing and descending stairs without assistance.
Children
• All riders must be at least 16 years old, in accordance with Italian law. If you have children under 16 in your group, they will not be able to participate, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
This Tour is provided in English
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. Please do not carry large bags whilst on the Segway.
Please bring proof of identification with your confirmation voucher
All participants must weigh at least 90lbs (40kgs).
Good to know
Age 16+ • All riders must be at least 16 years old, in…
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.