--- title: "Rome: The Original Fiat 500 Self-Drive Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 175 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 281 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-the-original-fiat-500-self-drive-tour/ --- # Rome: The Original Fiat 500 Self-Drive Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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 4.98 across 281 reviews. Car, guide, coffee and phone photos are included at €175 per person. Manual gearbox; licence and stick shift experience required. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €135: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €175 per person for the Departures in French option; other options up to €185 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 281 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome 500 exp. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:30, 13:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.98 from 281 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 281 of 281. - 5 stars: 274 (98%) - 4 stars: 7 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers enjoy the vintage cars and knowledgeable guides, but driving the manual cars through Roman traffic takes confidence. **Praised:** - Fun driving vintage Fiats through Rome's narrow streets - Friendly guides who explain Roman history with humour - Routes include quieter neighbourhoods and sights visitors would otherwise miss - Patient driving instruction and convoy guidance help drivers feel at ease - Plenty of stops for photos, with guides happy to take pictures **Complaints:** - Some find driving easy, while others find the vintage gears and busy traffic intimidating Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-10-25 to 2026-09-24); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Departures in French | €175 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English | Duration: 3 hours Departure in English, French: Tour departs at 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM with a English or French-speaking guide. | | Departures in English | €185 / person | French, English | - | ## What's included - One expresso or cappuccino per participant - Professional guide - FREE photo shooting with customers' cellphones/cameras - Use of a vintage Fiat 500 ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and Drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the most iconic Roman landmark of all times ! 2. **Terme di Caracalla** (10m) - 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... 3. **Buco della Serratura** (20m) - 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. 4. **Parco Savello** (20m) - 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. 5. **Circo Massimo** (20m) - 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... 6. **Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi** (20m) - 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. 7. **Porta San Paolo** (20m) - 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! 8. **Together we will discover the hill of broken vases** (20m) - 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... 9. **Trastevere** (20m) - 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! 10. **Porta San Sebastiano** (20m) - ss ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 13:30 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-the-original-fiat-500-self-drive-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md