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title: Vespa Self Drive Tour in Rome (Experience is a must!!)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 95
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 97
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Can I drive myself?
rank_in_category: 26 of 35 (Vespa & Sidecar Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vespa-self-drive-tour-in-rome-experience-is-a-must/
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# Vespa Self Drive Tour in Rome (Experience is a must!!)

**Guidekin's take:** A self drive outing on vintage Vespas for people who already ride: the operator insists on scooter experience, a physical driving licence and a credit card, and runs the same format for couples, friends and team days, rated 4.91 across 97 reviews. Vespa, coffee and gelato are included at €95 per person. Bring the licence itself, a photo will not do.

**Can I drive myself?:** Choose Vespa Self Drive with coffee and gelato at €95 per person; experienced scooter drivers aged twenty or over only. Rated 4.91 from 97 reviews. Trade-off: Physical licence, credit card; non EU residents need IDP. (last checked September 13, 2026)

In our comparison: #26 of 35 in Vespa & Sidecar Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Welcome to our Vespa selfdrive Tour in Rome! IT'S A MUST, THAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE DRIVING A VESPA/MOPED! Minimum age of driver 20 years old, you need to have an international drivers license and a credit card
We're pleased to help you organize a beautiful day/evening on our vespa...
Whether for a romantic day/evening with your better half, for a trip with a friend, for a bachelorette party or the team building of the company for which you work.
Don't forget to bring your drivers license, it must be the physical drivers license, international permit if you're not an EU citizen.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We're situated/our office in the Prati…
- Starts 09:30, 13:30, 17:30: 3 departures a day
- Children from €75: ages 12 to 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €95 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 97 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: 7 HILLS TOURS
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 09:30, 13:30, 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.91 from 97 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 95 of 97.

- 5 stars: 92 (95%)
- 4 stars: 3 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers enjoy the city routes and informative guides; the caveat is demanding traffic that requires confident scooter handling.

**Praised:**
- Fun riding through the city with an overview of Rome's sights
- Knowledgeable guides share local history and stories at stops
- Routes mix major landmarks with local neighbourhoods and viewpoints
- Photo stops and guides who help take pictures
- Helpful staff arrange passenger options for less confident riders

**Complaints:**
- Busy traffic can feel intimidating even for experienced riders
- Keeping up with the guides can be difficult in heavy traffic
- Reports of losing the booking payment over riding experience concerns

Written by Guidekin from the 85 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-09-17 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Coffee/tea & gelato

## Itinerary

1. **Colosseum** (pass by, no stop) - Welcome to our Vespa Vintage Tours in Rome! We're pleased to help you organize a beautiful half day/evening on our Vespas... Wheather for a romandic day with your better half, for an adventure with your friend, for a bachelorette party or the team building of the company for...
2. **Bocca della Verita** (pass by, no stop) - Experience Mouth of the Truth
3. **Look at this amazing overview of Rome from one of the highest points in Rome** (10m)
4. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by this amazing fortress situated right by the Tiber river
5. **Piazza Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - Have a look at the Wedding Cake
6. **Enter this Hidden Gem** (10m)
7. **Piramide Cestia** (pass by, no stop) - Did you know we have a Piramide in Rome? Another hidden gem
8. **Fiume Tevere** (pass by, no stop) - Passing by the Tiber river

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 13:30, 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

We're situated/our office in the Prati area, very close to Vatican Museums entrance
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdTuGx2NgLxMRQ-H1vlpdGvg

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- MINIMUM AGE OF DRIVER 20 years old
- EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING A VESPA/SCOOTER IS A MUST
- DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR PHYSCAL DRIVERS LICENSE(no photos)
- Please note your selfdrive tour cannot be refunded incase lack of experience
- DONT FORGET TO BRING CREDIT CARD
- ALL DRIVERS MUSE BE IN POSSESSION OF A VALID EUROPEAN DRIVING LICENSE FOR CARS OR MOTORCYCLES (catagory B or A) IF YOU RESIDE OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION, YOU MUST ALSO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT IN ADDDITION TO YOUR NATIONAL DRIVING LICENSE

## Compared with other Vespa & Sidecar Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 35** | €95 | 3h | 4.91 (97) | shared |
| [Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino](/italy/rome/tours/rome-morning-vespa-sidecar-tour-in-rome-with-cappuccino/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 5.0 (1849) | shared |
| [Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) | €149 | 4h | 5.0 (742) | shared |
| [Ride Rome on a Vespa with a local driver](/italy/rome/tours/ride-rome-on-a-vespa-with-a-local-driver/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 5.0 (341) | shared |

Ranked #26 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.

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