Vespa Sidecar Tour Rome by Night

A morning on a Vespa, Rome's landmarks, one shared sidecar.

A guided Vespa sidecar tour in Rome that covers the Colosseum, Pyramid of Cestius, Aventine Hill, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill in either a daytime or night departure. You ride as a passenger (one person behind the driver, the other in the sidecar, switching at stops for the best views), while a live English or Spanish-speaking guide narrates the history and points out the sights. The tour includes your helmet, a gelato or coffee stop, and pickup is available with certain options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Piazza Venezia30m
2. Colosseum15m
3. Rome Termini10m
4. Pyramid of Caius Cestiuspass by
5. Circus Maximuspass by
6. Trastevere25m
7. Janiculum Hill15m

Evening Vespa tour of Rome landmarks

• Start at Piazza Venezia
• Ride to Colosseum and walk viewpoint
• Visit Baths of Caracalla ruins
• Pass by Pyramid of Cestius
• Ascend Aventine Hill
• Stop at Orange Tree Garden
• Pass Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill
• Ride through Trastevere and enjoy treat
• End at Janiculum Hill and Fontanone fountain

The experience

The tour starts at Piazza Venezia, where you board your Vespa and head straight into Rome's rhythm. From there, the route takes you past the Colosseum with a stop for photos and stories about the ancient arena, then onward to the Baths of Caracalla and a glimpse of the Pyramid of Cestius as you cruise by. The shared sidecar means you and your travel partner swap seats at each stop so neither of you misses the view: one person rides behind the driver while the other sits in the sidecar, and you trade places when you dismount.

Aventine Hill comes next, where you park and walk into the Orange Tree Garden for a quiet break and a view over the city. The route then passes Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill before heading into Trastevere, where you stop for a gelato or Italian coffee and soak in the neighborhood's street life. The tour wraps at Janiculum Hill, where you climb up to the Fontanone fountain for a final panoramic shot of Rome before heading back. If you book the 9:30 PM departure, the whole ride runs two hours. Daytime tours at 10 AM and 2 PM take three hours.

Solo travelers or groups with an odd number get a single Vespa with a driver instead of the sidecar setup. Children from age 5 are welcome, though the tour isn't recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal or cardiovascular concerns. Weight and height limits apply: up to 220 pounds (100 kg) and 6 feet 4 inches (195 cm). Your guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Helmet.
• Live guide in English or Spanish.
• Gelato or Italian coffee in Trastevere.
• Local taxes.
• Pickup available with select options.

Options for this experience

2 options

Night Vespa TourGuide in English or Spanish · 18:00Vespa with Sidecar

Vespa tours depart at 10 AM and at 2 PMGuide in English or Spanish · 10:00 and 14:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:00 and 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We're excited to welcome our travelers at Piazza della Cancelleria 1, conveniently located right in the heart of Rome - a central and easily accessible meeting point, whether you prefer walking or using public…”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by 7 HILLS TOURS

Is this one for you?Book the night departure if you want the city lit up and a shorter ride that still hits the major landmarks. Choose daytime if you prefer three hours and a slower pace through each stop. Solo travelers get their own Vespa with a driver, so you're never squeezed into a sidecar.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the daytime and night Vespa tours in Rome?

The 10 AM and 2 PM tours run three hours and cover the same eight stops: Piazza Venezia, Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid of Cestius, Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill. The 9:30 PM night tour compresses the route into two hours, hitting the same landmarks but with less time at each stop.

Do I have to drive the Vespa myself?

No. This is a guided tour, so a skilled driver operates the Vespa while you ride as a passenger. If you're booking with a partner, one of you sits behind the driver and the other sits in the sidecar. You switch at each stop so you both get the best views.

What happens if I'm traveling alone or in a group with an odd number of people?

Solo travelers and groups with an odd number of people get a single Vespa with a driver and no sidecar, so everyone has a seat and the same guided experience.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes your helmet, a live guide in English or Spanish, a gelato or Italian coffee stop in Trastevere, and local taxes. Pickup is available depending on which option you select at checkout. Entry to the Colosseum is not included, though you'll stop for photos and the guide will share its history.

Are there any age or health restrictions?

Children must be at least 5 years old. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Weight must not exceed 220 pounds (100 kg) and height must not exceed 6 feet 4 inches (195 cm).

Can I choose which seat I want? Behind the driver or in the sidecar?

Yes. With the sidecar setup, you and your partner can switch at each stop, so you both get time in the sidecar for photos and the best views of each landmark.