Rome Golf Cart Tour: Skip the crowds, see the highlights

Three hours on Rome's side streets instead of the crowded main drag

A golf cart tour of Rome with an English-speaking driver covers the major sights (Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona) plus quieter landmarks like the Aventine Hill's Key Hole and Campo di Fiori. You stop at each location to walk and explore instead of passing through on foot. The driver takes back streets to avoid traffic and crowds. The tour runs three hours and is customizable: if something catches your eye, the driver stops. Choose between a private cart with hotel pickup, a shared tour without pickup, or the Dolce Vita option with an eFiat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Pantheon15m
2. Piazza Navona15m
3. Trevi Fountain10m
4. Spanish Steps5m
5. Campo de' Fiori5m
6. Palatine Hillpass by
7. Circus Maximus5m
8. Piazza del Popolo5m
9. Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola5m

Explore Rome's iconic landmarks

• Visit the Pantheon
• Explore Piazza Navona
• See the Trevi Fountain
• Climb the Spanish Steps
• Walk around Campo de' Fiori
• Stop at Circus Maximus
• Visit Piazza del Popolo
• See Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

The experience

Your first time in Rome means hitting the essential stops (the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona), but a golf cart gets you there without the noise and fumes of the main streets. The driver navigates the quaint back roads, which means you arrive at each landmark fresh instead of already worn out from walking through crowds and traffic.

At each stop, you get out and explore on foot: walk inside the buildings, linger in the squares, take photos without a crush of other tourists pressing in. The Pantheon is a former Roman temple turned church. Piazza Navona sits on the remains of a Roman stadium and is one of Rome's most spectacular Baroque squares. Trevi Fountain is the 18th-century masterpiece where you can actually see the water and the architecture. The Spanish Steps climb steeply between two piazzas and are far less overwhelming when you arrive by cart instead of on foot from the metro.

Beyond the headline sights, the tour takes you to places most visitors miss: the Aventine Hill's Key Hole, which frames the dome of St. Peter's Basilica through a keyhole in a gate; the Orange Garden on the same hill; a view of the Palatine Hill, where the Roman Empire began; Campo di Fiori, a lively square with a market and the statue of philosopher Giordano Bruno at its center; the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola with its trompe-l'oeil ceiling; and Circus Maximus, the ancient chariot-racing stadium. The route is customizable. If you want to linger somewhere or skip ahead, the driver adjusts.

What’s included

• English-speaking driver.
• three hours of stops at the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Campo di Fiori, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, the Aventine Hill's Key Hole and Orange Garden, Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, and other landmarks.
• hotel pickup included with the private cart option.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared Golf Cart Tour, Without PickupGuide in English · 09:30 and 14:30Electric Golf Cart, Lasting 3 Hours

Golf Cart Experience, PrivateGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 19:00Includes pickup by golf cart

Dolce Vita Tour Using an eFiatGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 19:00Classic Electric Fiat Cabriole, Includes Pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 19:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Next to the Pic Nic coffee shop, inside the park of Villa Borghese.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by ROME GOLF CART TOUR

Is this one for you?If you're arriving in Rome for the first time and want to see the major sights without the exhaustion of walking through crowds and traffic, the golf cart cuts the day in half. You cover more ground, stay fresher, and actually stop long enough to take in each place. If you've been to Rome before, the shared tour without pickup lets you skip the hotel stop and focus on the quieter neighborhoods and hidden corners the main itineraries miss.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

Can I book a golf cart tour of Rome if I'm visiting for the first time?

Yes. The tour includes all the essential first-time sights (the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona), so you cover the major landmarks in three hours without arranging transport or navigating crowds on foot.

What's the difference between the private cart, the shared tour, and the Dolce Vita option?

The private cart includes hotel pickup and is just your group; the shared tour runs without pickup, so you meet the driver at a set location; the Dolce Vita Tour uses an eFiat instead of a golf cart. All three follow the same route and stop at the same landmarks.

Do I need to buy entry tickets to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, or other sites?

Entry tickets are not included in the tour price. The driver stops at each location so you can choose whether to go inside or simply explore the exterior and surrounding area.

How does the golf cart route avoid the main streets?

The driver takes the quaint back streets of Rome to reach each major attraction, which means you skip the traffic, noise, and crowds on the main thoroughfares. You still visit the same landmarks, but you arrive rested and ready to explore.

Can I customize the route if something interests me during the tour?

Yes. The tour is customizable. If you want to stop longer at a particular site or explore a neighborhood that catches your eye, the driver will adjust the itinerary for you.