--- title: The ORIGINAL Fiat 500 Tour of Rome's 7 Hidden Gems lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 175 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 177 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/the-original-fiat-500-tour-of-rome-s-7-hidden-gems/ --- # The ORIGINAL Fiat 500 Tour of Rome's 7 Hidden Gems **Guidekin's take:** A chauffeured vintage Fiat in convoy with a driver guide who doubles as your paparazzo, through seven lesser known corners of the city with the roof open and light refreshments on the way, rated 4.95 across 177 reviews. Car, driver guide, refreshments and phone photos are included at €175 per person, tips are not. Two to three people per booking. ## Overview Discover the 7 Hidden Gems of Rome on board a chauffeured FIAT 500 vintage tour in convoy with other customers and cars. Wow your partner and enjoy a magical Rome seen through the open roof of a FIAT 500 vintage car. Let your chauffeur/guide show you amazing corners of Rome. Our chauffeur will be also your paparazzi and make the best photo service you have ever had. Fun, entertaining and safe. A unique way to celebrate a special day in Rome. Leave the boring double-deck buses to the masses, you're worth much more! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting point in front of the Hotel… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €135: ages 5 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €175 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 177 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 4.95 from 177 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 176 of 177. - 5 stars: 172 (97%) - 4 stars: 4 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and visits to less familiar parts of Rome; the tiny cars can feel cramped **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Roman history with humour - Visits to quieter streets and sights guests would not have found alone - The fun of exploring Rome in a vintage Fiat - Guides who help drivers navigate traffic and keep the convoy together - Photo stops and guides who take pictures for guests **Complaints:** - Cramped interiors and awkward access in the tiny cars - Driving an old manual car through busy traffic requires confidence Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-08-14 to 2026-08-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Light refreshments - Driver/guide - FREE photo shooting with customers' cellphones/cameras - Convoy tour ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Caracalla** (20m) - 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... 2. **Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta** (20m) - Why St. Peter’s church, which the biggest church in the world, is framed in a keyhole? Discover the secret behind one of the most breathtaking views in the world. You'll see 3 countries in line through the famous keyhole. A great place for taking zillion of pics and selfies... 3. **Parco Savello** (20m) - Enjoy the amazing panoramic view of Rome from the Parco Savello, aka Garden of the Oranges. A unique optical illusion of the St. Peter's church will make this visit unforgettable. The garden is also nicknamed as the Garden of the Lovers, probably the most romantic place in... 4. **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! 5. **Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi** (20m) - 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. 6. **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 chariot race experience in ancient world. At... 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. **Colosseum** (20m) - Tour around one of the 7 marvels of the world. Built around 80 CE, the Colosseum was the place were the Romans enjoyed gladiators' fightings, executions, naval combats. In 500 years activity, something like 250k people died inside the stadium for the sick pleasure of the... 9. **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... ## 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. ## Meeting point Meeting point in front of the Hotel Palazzo Manfredi Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJu4w02LlhLxMRKuSdSOkSwiQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - A maximum of 3 people per booking - Not suitable for passengers weighting MORE than 100 Kg. - Infant seats are NOT available on request if advised at time of booking - No safety belts are installed in the back seats of the cars - No air bags in the car Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/the-original-fiat-500-tour-of-rome-s-7-hidden-gems/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md