Rome Golf Cart Tour: 90 minutes through landmarks and backstreets

A golf cart lets you reach the narrow streets where locals live, not just the monuments tourists photograph.

A 90-minute golf cart tour of Rome with a live English-speaking guide covers six major landmarks (Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Piazza Navona, Teatro Marcello and Circus Maximus) plus the backstreets and hidden corners traditional vehicles cannot access. You'll travel through Via Giulia, designed by Michelangelo, cross into Trastevere's 12th-century palaces, and hear stories about gladiators and ancient Rome while your guide tailors the commentary to your interests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Trasteverepassing by
2. Piazza Navonapassing by
3. Rome Terminipassing by
4. Trevi Fountain20m
5. Theater of Marcelluspassing by
6. Circus Maximuspassing by
7. Colosseum10m

Explore Rome's historic landmarks by golf cart

• Cross the Tiber River
• Drive through Via Giulia
• Stop at the Pantheon
• Visit Piazza Navona via Via dell’Anima
• See Piazza Venezia and Victor Emmanuel II monument
• Ascend Quirinal Hill passing Trajan’s Column
• Arrive at Trevi Fountain and toss a coin
• View the Colosseum and hear gladiator stories
• Visit the Theatre of Marcellus
• Pass Circus Maximus and see Imperial Palace
• Explore streets and palaces of Trastevere

The experience

The golf cart is the difference here. It fits through the narrow streets of Trastevere and Via Giulia where a bus or van stops dead, so you see both the famous sites and the everyday Rome: the courtyards, the palaces dating back to the 1200s, the places where locals actually live and work. You'll cross the Tiber River and move through the city without the traffic that slows down larger tours, making the most of 90 minutes.

The route strings together six major monuments in sequence: the Pantheon, which has preserved its ancient splendor intact; Piazza Navona with its Bernini fountains; Piazza Venezia and the Victor Emmanuel II monument; the Trevi Fountain, where you'll have time to toss a coin; a vantage point overlooking the Colosseum with stories about Emperor Vespasian and the gladiators; the Teatro Marcello, an open-air theater commissioned by Julius Caesar and completed by Augustus in 13 BC, once seating 20,000 spectators; and the Circus Maximus, the legendary chariot-racing ground. On the way back you'll pass the Fabricius Bridge on Tiber Island and dive into Trastevere's charming streets.

Your guide wears a headset so you hear the commentary clearly even in the golf cart, and they tailor the stories to what interests you. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Note that some monuments may be under restoration due to the Jubilee, so watch for any messages about changes.

What’s included

• Live tour guide in English.
• headsets for hearing the guide's commentary clearly.
• pickup included.

Options for this experience

3 options

Lowest PriceGuide in English or Italian · Only on 30 Dec · 09:30, 10:00 and 16:00Lowest price, pickup is included

Group tour in a golf cart for 6 or 7 peopleGuide in English or Italian · 10:00Golf cart group tour

Group tour lasting 90 minutesGuide in English or Italian · 09:30, 10:00, 15:30 and 16:00Tour for groups

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

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 53 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00, 15:30 and 16:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate2 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish and ItalianOther languages ›

Audio guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (under 9)

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rome in golf cart

Is this one for you?The golf cart format works best if you want to see both the famous monuments and the backstreets in a single morning or afternoon without the time lost to traffic. If you prefer to linger inside the major sites or want a slower pace, a walking tour or a longer day trip would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 9).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Pantheon like when we stop there?

The Pantheon is the only monument in Rome that has preserved its ancient splendor completely intact. Your guide will share its fascinating history and architectural details during the stop.

Can I actually get inside the Colosseum on this tour?

The tour stops at a vantage point overlooking the Colosseum, where your guide shares stories about the gladiators and Emperor Vespasian's architectural achievement, and you'll have time to take photos and videos. Admission to the Colosseum itself is not included.

Why does a golf cart work better than a regular tour bus in Rome?

The golf cart can navigate the narrow backstreets and hidden corners that traditional vehicles cannot access, so you see both the major landmarks and the authentic Rome where locals live: the 15th-century palaces, the courtyards, and the charming streets of Trastevere that a bus simply cannot reach.

How much time do we spend at each stop?

The tour is 90 minutes total covering six landmarks plus the backstreets, so stops are brief but purposeful. At the Trevi Fountain you'll have time to toss a coin and take pictures. At other sites your guide shares the story while you take in the view and photograph.

Is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the live guide in English, headsets for clear commentary, and pickup. Admission to the attractions themselves is not included, nor are gratuities.