Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour with Custom Route & Pickup

Summary

Roll through Rome’s lively streets and piazzas by golf cart

You’ll glide through Rome’s streets by private golf cart with a local guide who helps you craft your own route—whether you want ancient ruins, lively piazzas, or quiet corners. Expect easy hotel pickup, stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and moments to just soak it all in as Rome buzzes around you.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way the cobblestones rattled under our wheels as we zipped away from Piazza del Gesù—me clutching my coffee, still half asleep. Our guide, Marco, grinned in the mirror and asked if we wanted “the classic Rome or the weird Rome?” I said both, obviously. The city was just waking up, shutters creaking open above us, that faint sweet smell of pastry drifting out of some bakery I couldn’t spot. It felt like being let in on a secret—seeing Rome before it puts on its tourist face.

We rolled past the Colosseum (still can’t believe how massive it is up close) and Marco told us about gladiators in a way that made me picture them right there, sweat and sand and all. He didn’t rush—sometimes he’d pause just to let us take in a view, like at the top of Aventine Hill where you get this wild patchwork of rooftops and domes. At one point he laughed when I tried to pronounce “Trastevere” properly—pretty sure I mangled it but he appreciated the effort. There was time for silly photos on the Spanish Steps too, though honestly I was more interested in people-watching than posing.

I liked that we could pick what mattered most to us. Some folks wanted churches or fountains; I wanted those little side streets where laundry hangs overhead and locals argue about football outside tiny bars. We didn’t make it inside any big museums (not part of this tour), but stopping outside places like Teatro di Marcello or Villa Borghese was enough for me. The breeze picked up near Fontana dell'Acqua Paola—cool mist on my face—and for a second everything went quiet except for church bells somewhere far off. That’s what sticks with me even now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private Rome golf cart tour highlights

• Meet guide and plan route
• Start from hotel or Rolling Rome shop
• Visit Colosseum
• See Theater of Marcellus
• Explore Caelian Hill
• Visit Jesuit church with dome
• View Spanish Steps
• Stop at Piazza Navona
• Visit Villa Borghese park
• See Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
• Visit Janiculum hill and Garibaldi monument
• Explore Trastevere alleys
• Visit ancient lie detector mouth
• See Trajan's Column
• Visit church with Michelangelo's Moses
• View Piazza with romantic fountain
• Explore Roman Ghetto
• See Bernini's fountain masterpiece
• Visit Aventino hill viewpoint
• Peep through Rome's famous keyhole

Top questions

How long does the private golf cart tour in Rome last?

The standard tour lasts about 3 hours; longer options may be available.

Does the tour include entry to sites like the Colosseum?

No, this is a sightseeing tour with exterior stops only; no entry tickets are included.

Is hotel pickup included for this Rome golf cart tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included if your hotel is in central Rome; otherwise, tours start at Piazza del Gesù 47.

Can we choose which sites to visit during the tour?

Yes—you’ll discuss your interests with your guide at the start and plan a realistic route together.

Is this golf cart tour suitable for families or people with mobility issues?

Yes—the tour is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible (for small groups), and infant seats are available.

What happens if it rains during our golf cart tour?

The tours run rain or shine; carts have rain covers to keep you dry.

How many people fit in each golf cart?

Most carts seat up to six people including the driver; larger groups use multiple coordinated carts.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable transport by street-legal golf cart with seat belts and side protection, bottled water along the way, hotel pickup and drop-off within central Rome (or meeting at Piazza del Gesù 47), insurance coverage throughout the trip, plus an English-speaking guide who doubles as your driver. Lunch isn’t included unless you book a full-day option—but honestly there’s plenty to snack on between stops.