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Rome Vespa Sidecar Tour — 90-Minute City Highlights Tour

4.9 · 196 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Vesparella Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
Arabic, English, Italian, French
Start & pickup
11 start times between 07:00 and 23:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A shorter sidecar ride from Piazza di San Pantaleo past the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican, with viewpoint stops at the Pincio and the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, rated 4.92 across 196 reviews.

Sidecar, driver, helmets and all fees are included at €71 per person, nothing extra to pay. Size limits apply.

In our comparison: #25 of 35 in Vespa & Sidecar Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

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: Arabic, English, French, Italian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Shared Sidecar ExperienceThe page priceShared Vespa Sidecar : One Vespa sidecar for two guests: one in the sidecar, one on the backseat. Seats can be switched during stops.€71
Sidecar Seat for Every GuestPrivate Sidecar per Person : This option includes one Vespa sidecar per guest, so everyone rides comfortably in their own sidecar.€140

Children from €65 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Villa Borghese (Admission Ticket Free)
  • Hairnets for Helmets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Helmets
  • Professional Driver for your vespa
  • Vespa with Sidecar
  • Everything is included in the tour price—there are no exclusions.

Reviews

4.9
196 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 191 of 196

Star breakdown of all 196 ratings

5 stars
189 · 96%
4 stars
2 · 1%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the fun ride, guides and photo stops; some raise concerns about driving safety in traffic.

Praised

  • Friendly guides who explain the history at sightseeing stops
  • Routes adapted to interests and places visitors have already seen
  • Panoramic viewpoints and stops for photos along the way
  • A fun sidecar ride that children and teenagers enjoy

Complaints

  • Some report unsafe driving or getting too close to other cars, while others say they felt safe

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 May 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
You will find your vespa sidecar in the square of Piazza di San Pantaleo. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11 start times between 07:00 and 23:00 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
Vesparella; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • The minimum age is 6 years, and no max age restriction

Good to know

  • Children from €65 ages 5 to 17

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Vespa & Sidecar Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #25 of 35€711h 30m4.92 (196)shared
Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino€1493h5.0 (1849)shared
Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato€1494h5.0 (742)shared
Ride Rome on a Vespa with a local driver€1493h5.0 (341)shared

Ranked #25 of 35 in Vespa & Sidecar Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €37 to €195, median €80; typical length 2h. 8 of 35 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 35 Vespa & Sidecar Tours

From €71 per adult · Shared Sidecar Experience