Rome Vespa and Fiat 500 Tour: Small Group Rides with Photoshoot

Ride an icon through Rome's hidden corners instead of walking them with a crowd.

A small-group Vespa or vintage Fiat 500 tour through Rome covers the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, and Trastevere in 90 minutes, with a live guide in multiple languages. You travel as a passenger on the scooter or in the retro car, stopping at both major landmarks and local spots, and receive edited photos plus gelato or tiramisu. Private and group options are available, and some departures include a professional photoshoot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Circus Maximuspassing by
2. Fontana dell'Acqua PaolaEntry included15m

Explore Rome by Vespa and Fiat 500

• Visit the Colosseum
• Pass by Circus Maximus
• Pass by Roseto Comunale
• Visit Giardino degli Aranci
• Pass by Temple of Hercules Victor
• Visit Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
• Visit Terrazza del Gianicolo
• Pass through Trastevere

The experience

The Vespa and Fiat 500 are built for the narrow streets and tight corners that buses and vans cannot reach. You board at Rome Termini and ride through alleyways that open onto the Colosseum, then continue to Circus Maximus: the largest entertainment venue of ancient Rome, stretching 600 metres along the valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills. The scooter or car moves at a pace that lets you see the city without the stop-and-stare rhythm of a walking tour.

The route climbs to the Janiculum Hill, where the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola sits atop one of Rome's highest points. This Baroque fountain, built in 1612 to celebrate the completion of the Acqua Paola aqueduct, commands panoramic views across the city and St. Peter's Basilica. From there, the tour descends into Trastevere, the neighborhood locals favor for its narrow cobbled streets and village feel. A guide in English, Italian, French, Arabic or another language narrates the stops and the history as you move through the city.

You choose between a Vespa (the classic two-wheeled scooter) or a vintage Fiat 500, and between a small group or a private booking. Some options add a professional photoshoot at key stops. All include gelato or tiramisu, edited photos from the ride, and all fees and taxes. The whole experience runs 90 minutes, making it a morning or afternoon slot that leaves time for other plans.

What’s included

• Private transportation on a Vespa or vintage Fiat 500.
• a live guide in English, Italian, French, Arabic or another language.
• gelato or tiramisu.
• edited photos and all original photos from the ride.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

6 options

Vespa Group TourGuide in 6 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 23:00Vespa tour without photoshoot

Retro Fiat 500 tour in a groupGuide in 6 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 23:00Retro Fiat 500 tour without photoshoot

Private Vespa TourGuide in 6 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 23:00Gelato or tiramisu stop on the Vespa tour, photoshoot not included

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Vespa With PhotoshootGuide in 6 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 23:00Vespa tour with 30 edited photos

Retro Fiat 500 tour, privateGuide in 6 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 23:00Gelato or tiramisu stop on the Retro Fiat 500 tour, photoshoot not included

Retro Fiat 500 tour with photoshootGuide in 6 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 23:00Retro Fiat 500 tour with 30 edited photos

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Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 10 start times, from € 65 per person, with live guides in 6 languages, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: 05:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 and 23:002 earlier ›

GroupUp to 124 private ›

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian and TurkishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.4 with pickup ›

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose the private Vespa or Fiat 500 tour if you want the flexibility to set your own pace and linger at stops without keeping a group waiting. Pick the group option if you prefer to share the experience and the cost with other travelers. Add the photoshoot if you want a professional photographer capturing you at the landmarks rather than relying on phone snapshots.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Turkish.

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 Fontana dell'Acqua Paola and why is it on this tour?

The Fontana dell'Acqua Paola is a monumental Baroque fountain on the Janiculum Hill, completed in 1612 to mark the arrival of fresh water to Rome via the Acqua Paola aqueduct. It sits at one of the city's highest points and offers sweeping views of the skyline and St. Peter's Basilica, making it a natural photo stop and a landmark that shows how Rome's infrastructure shaped its neighborhoods.

Can I ride the Vespa myself, or am I a passenger?

You are a passenger on the Vespa or in the Fiat 500. The guide or driver handles the vehicle so you can focus on the route, the stops, and the sights without navigating the city's traffic.

What is the difference between the group tour and the private tour?

The group tour rides with other travelers on the same Vespa or Fiat 500, keeping costs lower. The private tour is just your group on a dedicated vehicle, giving you flexibility on timing and the option to linger at stops. Both include the same route, guide, and inclusions.

Does the photoshoot option mean a photographer comes along?

Yes, the photoshoot options include a professional photographer who captures you and the landmarks during the tour. You receive edited photos plus all original shots, so you have polished images ready to share as well as the full set to choose from.

What is Circus Maximus and how much of it can you see today?

Circus Maximus is the largest public entertainment venue of ancient Rome, built for chariot races and spanning 600 metres by 140 metres across the valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills. Today it is an open archaeological site where you can see the scale and layout of the ancient structure, though the wooden seating and track are long gone. The tour stops here so you can walk the grounds and understand its place in Roman life.

Is this tour suitable if I have never ridden a Vespa before?

Yes. You are a passenger, not the rider, so no riding experience is needed. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the 90-minute duration is manageable for most travelers.