Private Cabriolet Tour Rome: landmarks in a morning

Six Roman landmarks from a convertible, with a guide who explains why each one matters

A private 2-hour cabriolet tour of Rome with a licensed guide covers Circus Maximus, the Orange Garden viewpoint, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, Coppedè District, Piazza della Repubblica, Sant'Angelo Bridge and Piazza della Bocca della Verità. Hotel pickup is included, and the convertible Mercedes E-class lets you see details of monuments and Roman light without a windshield in the way. The guide speaks English, Italian or Russian and carries wine, water and sweets for the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rome's iconic sights by cabriolet

• See Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill
• Visit Orange Garden for city panorama
• View Fontana dell'Acqua Paola on Janiculum Hill
• Explore Coppedè District's unique architecture
• Visit Thermae of Diocletian and Michelangelo church
• See Castel Sant'Angelo and Sant'Angelo Bridge
• Visit Mouth of Truth at Santa Maria in Cosmedin

The Experience

Two hours in a convertible Mercedes E-class covers six stops across Rome's history and neighborhoods. You start at Circus Maximus, the ancient arena that held 250,000 spectators for chariot races—larger than any amphitheater because the races served not just entertainment but propaganda of power. From there the route moves to the Orange Garden, where Romans themselves come to watch the sunset and see the dome of St. Peter's framed by Roman pines. The convertible top down means you're not looking through glass at the city; you're sitting inside it.

The guide takes you to Fontana dell'Acqua Paola on the Janiculum hill, the largest fountain in Rome for a century after Pope Paul V restored the ancient aqueduct. Then comes the Coppedè District, a 20th-century Art Nouveau neighborhood built by one architect, Luigi Coppedè, where the streets feel like a fairy tale of castles and towers. You'll see Piazza della Repubblica, where Michelangelo converted the ancient Thermae of Diocletian—built in the 3rd century to hold 15,000 bathers—into one of Rome's largest churches. The tour ends at Sant'Angelo Bridge and the Mouth of Truth, the marble mask in the portico of Santa Maria in Cosmedin that legend says bites the hands of liars.

The guide is licensed and speaks English, Italian or Russian throughout. Hotel pickup is arranged before the tour starts, and wine, water and sweets travel with you in the car. The convertible is the point: it lets you see the details of Roman monuments and feel the Roman air without the barrier of a roof.

What’s included

• Licensed guide in English, Italian or Russian.
• private Mercedes E-class convertible for the entire tour.
• hotel pickup and return.
• wine, water and sweets in the car.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alexandr Guide Rome

Is this one for you?Most Rome tours move fast through crowds on foot or sit you behind a bus window. This one puts you in an open convertible with a guide who has time to explain each stop—Circus Maximus, the Coppedè District, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola and three more—so you see the monuments and feel the city at once, without arranging your own transport.

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Top questions

What is Circus Maximus and why was it bigger than the Colosseum?

Circus Maximus was the largest arena of the ancient period, built to hold 250,000 spectators for chariot races on the slopes between Palatine and Aventine hills. Chariot races served both entertainment and propaganda of power, which is why the racing arenas were much larger than amphitheaters like the Colosseum.

Can I see inside the Colosseum on this tour?

The tour passes by the Colosseum and you'll see it from outside, but entrance to the building itself is not included. The focus is on six other landmarks across the city.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Italian or Russian. You choose the language when you book.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, the guide meets you at your hotel and the tour starts from there. The 2-hour route covers six stops and returns to your hotel at the end.

What's included to eat or drink during the tour?

Wine, water and sweets are provided in the car throughout the 2-hour ride.