Rome Golf Cart Tour: 3-hour ride through must-see landmarks

Glide past Rome's greatest landmarks without the walking

A 3-hour electric golf cart tour of Rome takes you past the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese with a knowledgeable driver-guide. You ride in a small shared cart, stop to explore the exteriors and squares, and hear the history and legends of each site as you move through the city's streets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Villa Borghese20m
2. Piazza del Popolo20m
3. Spanish Steps20m
4. Trevi Fountain20m
5. Colosseum20m
6. Pantheon20m
7. Piazza Navona20m

Explore Rome's iconic landmarks by golf cart

• Drive through Villa Borghese park
• Visit Piazza del Popolo square
• Stop at Spanish Steps
• Visit Trevi Fountain and toss coin
• See exterior of Colosseum
• Pass Altare della Patria monument
• View exterior of Pantheon
• Explore Piazza Navona square
• Admire riverside fortress views

The experience

The tour runs on an electric golf cart that seats five or seven passengers, so you cover Rome's major landmarks without the fatigue of walking between them. You'll pass through Villa Borghese, one of the city's largest parks, then move on to Piazza del Popolo with its twin churches and ancient obelisk. The route takes you to the Spanish Steps, a favorite for photos, and Trevi Fountain, where you can stop to toss a coin and make the traditional wish. From there the cart carries you past the Colosseum's exterior, where your guide explains the amphitheater's role in ancient Rome, then by the Pantheon, the nearly 2,000-year-old temple that remains one of the best-preserved buildings from antiquity.

You'll also see Piazza Navona with its fountains and street artists, and pass by the Altare della Patria and other monumental buildings in the historic squares. The headsets provided let you hear your guide clearly even as the cart moves through traffic. Because this is a shared tour, your group may be split across multiple carts depending on the day's bookings, though the route and guide remain the same. The itinerary can shift due to weather, seasonal closures or local events, and the tour runs in light rain if needed, dress accordingly.

You choose your tour in English, Spanish or Italian at checkout. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals won't be accommodated. Note that entrance fees to the attractions are separate, and the tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, though public transportation options are nearby.

What’s included

• Comfortable electric golf cart for five or seven passengers.
• access to the outside areas of all attractions.
• headsets for listening to your guide.
• expert driver-guide in your chosen language (English, Spanish or Italian).

Options for this experience

5 options

English Tour12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00The tour is conducted in English.

Emperor's Golf Cart Tour, lasting 2 hoursGuide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00A 2-hour Emperor's route covering Piazza del Popolo, Aventine Hill, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, the Mouth of Truth and Marcellus' Theatre.

Classic Golf Cart Tour: 2 hoursGuide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00A 2-hour route taking in the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain.

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Italian Tour12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00The tour is conducted in Italian.

Spanish Tour12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00The tour is conducted in Spanish.

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Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 12 start times, from € 29 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 194 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.7 with pickup ›

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by E-xplora Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the 3-hour tour if you want to see Rome's full range of landmarks without walking between them. The 2-hour versions work better if you're short on time or plan to enter some sites on your own later. The shared cart means you travel with other visitors, which keeps the cost down and creates a small-group atmosphere, though your group may split across multiple carts on busy days.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children go on the Rome golf cart tour?

Children under 5 cannot participate for safety and operational reasons. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is otherwise suitable for all fitness levels.

What is the Pantheon like when you arrive there on the tour?

The Pantheon is a nearly 2,000-year-old temple and one of the best-preserved buildings of ancient Rome. You see and photograph the impressive exterior from the golf cart. Entrance to the interior is not included in the tour price.

Do you get out of the cart at every stop?

You cruise past some sites and stop to explore others. At Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, for example, you can hop out to walk around and take photos. At the Colosseum and Pantheon, you view the exteriors from the cart while your guide explains their history.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the tour?

The tour proceeds in light rain, so bring weather-appropriate clothing. If conditions become severe, the operator may adjust the route or timing, though this is rare in Rome's typical climate.

Is there a difference between the 2-hour and 3-hour golf cart tours?

The 3-hour tour covers more ground and includes additional stops like Villa Borghese and Piazza del Popolo. The 2-hour options focus on the core landmarks and move at a faster pace through the city.