Rome Vespa Sidecar Tour: Colosseum & Trevi Fountain

You switch seats at every stop, so you ride both in the sidecar and behind the driver.

A private 3-hour Vespa sidecar tour of Rome's historic centre, starting in the Jewish Ghetto and moving through Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain with skip-the-line access. You stop for photos at the Colosseum, pass Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill, explore Trastevere and the Aventine Keyhole, then finish at Gianicolo Terrace for panoramic views. The driver speaks English, Spanish or Italian and handles all commentary via headset while you trade seats at each stop so both passengers experience the sidecar and the back seat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each12 stops

1. Theater of Marcelluspassing by
2. Piazza Navonapassing by
3. Pantheonpassing by
4. Piazza Veneziapassing by
5. Piazza del Campidogliopassing by
6. Trevi FountainEntry included15m
7. Colosseum10m
8. Circus Maximuspassing by
9. Palatine Hillpassing by
10. Tiber Islandpassing by
11. Rome Terminipassing by
12. Fontana dell'Acqua Paolapassing by

Explore Rome's historic landmarks by Vespa

• Visit Jewish Ghetto and Great Synagogue
• Admire Teatro Marcello architecture
• Explore Piazza Navona and fountains
• See the Pantheon interior
• Stop at Piazza Venezia and Vittoriano
• Discover Capitoline Hill and palaces
• Admire Trevi Fountain
• Photo stop at Colosseum
• Pass Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill
• Drive through Tiber Island
• Explore Trastevere streets
• Walk in Orange Garden and Aventine
• View through Aventine Keyhole
• Admire Fontana dell’Acqua Paola
• Enjoy panoramic views from Janiculum Hill
• Switch seats at stops to ride Vespa

The experience

How do you see Rome without walking for hours or sitting in traffic? A Vespa sidecar cuts through the city's narrow streets and historic neighbourhoods in ways a car cannot. Your driver picks you up and takes you through the Jewish Ghetto first, where ancient streets and the Great Synagogue sit alongside Teatro Marcello, an ancient Roman theatre commissioned by Julius Caesar. From there the route moves through Piazza Navona with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, the Pantheon with its marble interior, and Piazza Venezia dominated by the Vittoriano monument.

At Trevi Fountain you get skip-the-line access and a guided tour to the inner area, so you see the 26-meter Baroque masterpiece without the crowds that usually pack the square. The driver continues past the Colosseum (photo stop, no entry ticket), then Circus Maximus and Palatine Hill before cutting through Trastevere's bohemian streets. The Aventine Keyhole (a hidden gem at the Knights of Malta entrance) is where most visitors line up for a single photo, and you stop there too. Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, the 17th-century "Fontanone," offers views over the city, and the tour ends at Gianicolo Terrace, one of Rome's finest panoramic viewpoints.

The sidecar seats one person. The back seat seats one. At every stop you can switch, so both of you experience riding in the sidecar and riding behind the driver. The driver wears a CE-approved helmet and provides one for you, along with waterproof gear if the weather turns. You get authentic Italian gelato during the tour and hear live commentary in English, Spanish or Italian through a headset so you can hear over the engine noise. If weather cancels the tour, you can reschedule or get a full refund.

What’s included

• Vintage Vespa sidecar with professional driver.
• skip-the-line ticket and guided tour to the inner area of Trevi Fountain.
• authentic Italian gelato.
• CE-approved helmet with hygienic disposable head cover.
• waterproof equipment if necessary.
• live commentary in English, Spanish or Italian via headset.
• all applicable fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Lowest PriceGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · Only on 12 Nov · 10:00Lowest Price

Private 3-hour Rome by Vespa Sidecar tourGuide in English or Italian · 20 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:30

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Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 20 start times, from € 89 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day20 departure times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00 and 18:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate1 in a group ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and ItalianOther languages ›

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

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

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Rome's major landmarks, from the Colosseum to Gianicolo Terrace, without the walking or the traffic, and if you want to experience both the sidecar and the back seat by switching at each stop. The private option reserves both seats for your group. The standard option pairs you with another guest so you can trade positions throughout the morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English and Italian, with 20 departure times. In Spanish, at 10:00.

What is the Aventine Keyhole and why do people line up for it?

The Aventine Keyhole is a hidden photo spot at the Knights of Malta entrance on Aventine Hill, a peaceful neighbourhood made up of ancient churches, hidden gardens and private homes. It offers a unique framed view through the keyhole and has become one of Rome's most sought-after photo moments, which is why it draws a line. Your tour stops there so you can take the shot without spending extra time hunting for it.

Do I get to go inside the Colosseum, or is it just a photo stop?

The Colosseum is a photo stop only. Admission is not included. Your driver takes you there so you can photograph it and hear its history, but entry to the interior requires a separate ticket.

What happens if I book just one seat? Do I ride alone?

Each Vespa holds two people, one in the sidecar and one behind the driver. If you book one seat, you'll share the vehicle with another guest and can swap positions at stops so you both get to ride in the sidecar. If you want the Vespa to yourself, book the private option, which reserves both seats for your group.

How does the skip-the-line access at Trevi Fountain work?

Your tour includes a skip-the-line ticket and a guided tour to the inner area of Trevi Fountain, so you bypass the queue at the entrance and get a closer look at the 26-meter Baroque fountain without the usual wait.

Can children ride on this tour?

Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult. If a child is taller than 150cm (about 4'11"), they can sit behind the driver. Otherwise they sit in the sidecar. The sidecar can hold passengers up to 1.90m tall and 110kg (242 pounds).

What if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

This experience requires good weather. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund, so you don't lose your money.