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Rome: The Original Fiat 500 Self-Drive Tour

5.0 Excellent 279 reviews
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3h
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English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Drive a vintage Fiat yourself in convoy behind a guide, through streets larger cars cannot enter, past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, the Aventine keyhole and the Orange Garden, with a coffee stop, rated 4.97 across 279 reviews. Car, guide, coffee and phone photos are included at €175 per person. Manual gearbox; licence and stick shift experience required.

From the guide

Travel back in time to 1950s Italy on this 3-hour driving tour in Rome. Get behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat 500 and follow your expert guide through the Italian capital’s pretty streets in your chic, candy-colored car. Cruise along streets inaccessible to larger vehicles, passing by top Rome attractions such as the Colosseum, Circus Maximus and the Mouth of Truth. Look through the Aventine Keyhole and take in the beauty of the Garden of the Oranges and other lesser-known sights.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Departures in French

from €175 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French, English

Duration: 3 hours

What this option includes

Departure in English, French: Tour departs at 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM with a English or French-speaking guide.

Departures in English

from €185 / person
Guide: French, English

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:30, 13:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:30, 13:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

One expresso or cappuccino per participant
Professional guide
FREE photo shooting with customers' cellphones/cameras
Use of a vintage Fiat 500

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and Drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Colosseum Stop 1
Pass by the most iconic Roman landmark of all times !
Pass by
Terme di Caracalla Stop 2
Discover the ruins of one of the biggest and more sofisticated ancient Roman baths. Big as 15 football pitches, was one of the biggest health centers of ancient Rome times. Not only cold and hot baths, but also Greek and Roman libraries, gyms, theatre, seminar rooms, gardens and fountains. Roman Emperors knew how to WOW the world!
10 min
Buco della Serratura Stop 3
Enjoy the sight of the biggest Renaissance church through a keyhole. You'll see 3 countries in line through the keyhole. A great place for taking pics and selfies of you aboard your cute Fiat 500 classic car.
20 min
Parco Savello Stop 4
Enjoy the sight of the biggest Renaissance church through a keyhole. You'll see 3 countries in line through the keyhole. A great place for taking pics and selfies of you aboard your cute Fiat 500 classic car.
20 min
Circo Massimo Stop 5
Stop at the Circus Maximus and listen to the echoes of 250k Roman excited at the Ben Hur’s chariot races. Built 400 years before the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus has been for centuries the biggest and ultimate FAST & FURIOUS experience in ancient world. At present, the space is sometimes used for rock concerts. Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, Bruce Springsteen played recently for the pleasure of modern Romans.
20 min
Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi Stop 6
Janiculum terrace: this is probably the terrace from which you'll enjoy the best panoramic view of Rome. Enjoy the sight of the Colosseum, Pantheon, Altare della Patria, and the 100 church domes of Rome.
20 min
Porta San Paolo Stop 7
The 4th biggest ancient Egyptian Pyramid is in Rome, did you know that? Built in 18 BCE, was meant to be the tomb of Gaius Cestius, a wealthy and eccentric ancient Roman. One great reason to visit Rome!
20 min
Together we will discover the hill of broken vases Stop 8
The Romans created an artificial hill with pieces of vessels that were used to transport olive oil, fish sauce and wine. Over the centuries, what was a dump of broken vases became a hill 40 meters high and 700 meters in circumference. It is estimated that the hill was made thanks to the terracottas of around 50 million vases.
20 min
Trastevere Stop 9
Enjoy whizzing through the tiny streets of Rome aboard your cute tiny Fiat 500, something that your Ferrari or your Lamborghini won't be ever able to do! Say ciao to onlookers busy in taking pictures of you!
20 min
Porta San Sebastiano Stop 10
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20 min

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age for children: 5 years
  • Minimum age for the driver: 18 years
  • The driver must be in possession of a valid European Union driving license or International Driving Permit.
  • The cars are equipped with manual stick/clutch, NOT automatic. Drivers must have sufficient experience driving a manual transmission vehicle. The Company reserves the right to refuse renting a car to a person who does not have sufficient experience driving manual transmission vehicles. No refund will be made in these instances.
  • Please wear closed-toe shoes only, no sandals or flip flops
  • Due to the size of the car, this tour is not suitable for passengers who weigh over 220 pounds (100 kg) or who are taller than 6.2 feet (1.9 meters)
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

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

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