Rome: Vespa Sidecar Tour Past Colosseum & Vatican Views

Rome’s icons by Vespa sidecar: Colosseum to Vatican walls

You’ll ride through Rome’s wild streets in a Vespa sidecar with a local driver, waving back at strangers as you pass landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican City. There’s time for photos at panoramic terraces above Piazza del Popolo and a pause by the grand Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, plus all those small moments that make you feel part of the city instead of just passing through.

Options for this experience

2 options

From € 60 to € 120 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Shared Sidecar Experience 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00 Guide in 4 languages Up to 12 per booking Shared Vespa sidecar: one Vespa sidecar serves two guests, with one rider in the sidecar and one on the backseat. Riders can swap seats during stops.

A Sidecar Seat for Each Guest 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00 Guide in 4 languages Up to 6 per booking Private sidecar per person: this option provides one Vespa sidecar for every guest, so everyone rides comfortably in their own sidecar.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Vespa sidecar tour of Rome highlights

• Stop near the Colosseum for photos
• Pass Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• Relax at Pincian Terrace viewpoint
• Ride past Piazza del Popolo
• Pass Castel Sant’Angelo by the river
• View Vatican City from the sidecar
• Pass Piazza Garibaldi on Janiculum Hill
• Pause at Fontana dell'Acqua Paola fountain

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Colosseum 2m
2. Terrazza del Pincio passing by
3. Piazza del Popolo passing by
4. Castel Sant'Angelo passing by
5. Vatican City passing by
6. Fontana dell'Acqua Paola 5m

What’s included

Your experience includes pickup by your professional Vespa driver, use of a vintage-style sidecar with insurance coverage, helmets and hairnets for safety (and raincoats if needed), plus plenty of chances to stop for photos along iconic Roman sites before returning to your starting point.

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Information

Feel the thrill of Rome from a Vespa sidecar with a local driver: glide by the Colosseum, Vatican City, and panoramic terraces. Includes helmets & pickup.

Group Private 9 similar group tours ›

Live guide English, French, Italian and Arabic Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 4 similar tours with pickup › See the exact address

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Ages Adult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

Helmet strap clicks under my chin, and suddenly I’m in the little sidecar next to Marco: our driver, grinning like he’s in on some secret. The Vespa sputters to life, and we’re off into Rome’s morning chaos. I didn’t expect so many people to wave at us (or maybe at the vintage Vespa), but it happens again and again: one old man even saluted as we zipped past Termini. Marco just laughed and told me to salute back. So I did, awkwardly. The city smells like espresso and exhaust, which sounds weird but actually fits.

We pulled up near the Colosseum, not too close because of traffic, but close enough for that classic photo with the arches behind me. Marco pointed out where gladiators would have entered, which made it all feel less postcard-perfect and more real somehow. We didn’t go inside (it’s not that kind of tour), but honestly, seeing it from this angle (with scooters buzzing around and someone shouting in rapid-fire Italian) felt more alive than any museum visit.

The best part? Pincian Terrace up in Villa Borghese gardens. There was this hush up there, just birds and distant church bells, plus that view over Piazza del Popolo with St Peter’s dome poking up on the horizon. I tried taking a panorama shot but gave up halfway. Sometimes you just have to look instead of capture. Later at Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, locals call it “Fontanone”, the water sounded louder than I expected, echoing against stone while Marco told a story about Roman aqueducts that I only half caught (my Italian is…not great). Still think about that peaceful moment before we rolled back down Janiculum Hill.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Is this Vespa sidecar tour self-driving?

No, all Vespas are driven by professional drivers. Guests ride as passengers only.

How long does the Vespa sidecar tour in Rome last?

The tour lasts approximately one hour from start to finish.

What landmarks do you see on this Rome Vespa tour?

You’ll pass or stop near the Colosseum, Vatican City, Piazza del Popolo, Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, Castel Sant’Angelo, and more.

Is hotel pickup included in this Rome Vespa tour?

The tour includes pickup. Check confirmation details for exact location arrangements.

Are helmets provided for passengers?

Yes, helmets and hairnets are provided for all guests during the ride.

Does the tour include entry into attractions like the Colosseum or Vatican?

No entry is included. You’ll view these landmarks from outside during the ride.

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