Rome Golf Cart Tour: 13 Landmarks in 3 Hours

Cover 80 hectares and a thousand years of Rome without walking.

A 3-hour golf cart tour of Rome with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup, stopping at 13 major landmarks including Villa Borghese Gardens, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Circus Maximus and Capitoline Hill. The open-air cart lets you see more ground than a walking tour covers, and the route is customizable to focus on history, art or the city's layout itself. Choose the semi-private option without pickup, or book a private cart for your group alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Piazza del Popolo15m
2. Via del Corsopass by
3. Column of Marcus Aurelius5m
4. Trajan's Market5m
5. Circus Maximus10m
6. Piazza della Bocca della Verità5m
7. Piazza del Campidoglio15m
8. Piazza Navona10m
9. Pantheon15m
10. Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola15m
11. Trevi Fountain10m

Golf Cart Tour of Rome Highlights

• Visit Villa Borghese Gardens
• Explore Piazza del Popolo
• See Mausoleum of Augustus
• Pass by Via del Corso
• Admire Column of Marcus Aurelius
• Visit Piazza Venezia and Vittoriano
• Explore Trajan Market ruins
• Walk around Circus Maximus
• Relax at Orange Gardens
• Visit Mouth of Truth
• Explore Capitoline Hill and Museums
• Visit Piazza Navona
• See the Pantheon
• Visit Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
• Admire Trevi Fountain
• Climb Spanish Steps

The experience

The tour departs from your hotel and moves through Rome's central districts in a golf cart, stopping at sites that would take hours to reach on foot. You'll pass Villa Borghese Gardens, a sprawling 80-hectare park with lakes, fountains and sculptures; see Piazza del Popolo with its Egyptian obelisk and views from the Pincio terrace; walk through the Mausoleum of Augustus in its quiet park setting; and drive down Via del Corso, the main shopping street connecting Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia. The cart itself becomes the vantage point. You're not descending into crowds at every stop, but rather moving past the city's rhythm and stopping where it matters.

The route includes the Column of Marcus Aurelius, a 38-meter monument carved with military campaigns; Trajan's Market, the partially restored ancient complex now part of the Museum of the Imperial Fora; and Circus Maximus, where you walk the ancient chariot-racing track and see the city from the nearby hillside. You'll also visit Piazza Navona with Bernini's fountains, the Pantheon with its unsupported dome, and the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, famous for its painted false dome. The Orange Gardens on Aventine Hill offer a keyhole view framing St. Peter's Basilica, and the Mouth of Truth in Piazza della Bocca della Verità gives you the photo moment from Roman Holiday.

Capitoline Hill closes the tour: Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio, the Capitoline Museums, and the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius that survived from ancient Rome. Your driver speaks English and knows the stops. The cart is open-air, so you're not sealed away from the city's sounds and light. Hotel pickup is included, and the whole route takes three hours. If you prefer to arrange your own transport to the meeting point, the semi-private option removes pickup from the price.

What’s included

• English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup from your central Rome location (private option only).
• stops at 13 major landmarks including Villa Borghese Gardens, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Circus Maximus, Capitoline Hill, and the Mouth of Truth.
• open-air golf cart seating for the entire route.

Options for this experience

2 options

Semi-private ride, no pickupGuide in English · 09:30 and 14:30

Private golf cart rideGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 19:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 19:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

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: “If your hotel is not in the city center, we can meet you in Piazzale delle Canestre, Rome, in the Borghese Gardens next to the PicNic Cafe.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Facile Tours

Is this one for you?Book the private option if you need hotel pickup. Choose semi-private if you're meeting at the starting point and prefer to share the cart with other travelers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What are the main stops on the Rome golf cart tour?

The tour covers 13 landmarks across Rome: Villa Borghese Gardens, Piazza del Popolo, the Mausoleum of Augustus, Via del Corso, the Column of Marcus Aurelius, Piazza Venezia, Trajan's Market, Circus Maximus, the Orange Gardens, the Mouth of Truth, Capitoline Hill, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola. You stop at each one and have time to step out and look around.

How long does the golf cart tour take?

The tour runs three hours total, including all stops and travel time between them. That pace lets you see the major sites without spending a full day on your feet.

Is hotel pickup included in the Rome golf cart tour?

Hotel pickup from your central Rome location is included in the private golf cart option. The semi-private tour option does not include pickup, so you'd meet the group at the starting point instead.

Can the golf cart tour be customized to my interests?

Yes, the tour is customizable and can be tailored to focus on history, culture, or the city's scenic beauty and layout, depending on what matters most to you. Discuss your preferences when you book.

What is the Mouth of Truth, and will we see it on the tour?

The Mouth of Truth is a circular stone disk carved with a face, located in the portico of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. It's famous from the film Roman Holiday and the legend that placing your hand inside and lying will result in it being bitten off. You'll stop at Piazza della Bocca della Verità to see it and take photos.

Is the golf cart tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. Infants and small children can also ride in a pram or stroller.