Rome: Vespa Sidecar Tour & Colosseum Highlights 90 Min

Ride Rome's Backstreets in a Vespa Sidecar, Stop for Pinchos at Villa Borghese

You ride in a Vespa sidecar with a professional driver through Rome's main landmarks (Colosseum, Villa Borghese, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, and views of the Vatican) with two stops to stretch and eat pinchos. The 90-minute loop covers what would take hours on foot, and you switch positions at each stop so both passengers experience the sidecar and backseat. Pickup is from Rome Termini, and all helmets, equipment, and park entry are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Rome Termini5m
2. Colosseum5m
3. Villa Borghese15m
4. Fontana dell'Acqua Paola15m

Rome Vespa Sidecar City Highlights

• Meet at Piazza di San Pantaleo
• Ride towards Colosseum and Monte Oppio
• Stop at Colosseum for photos
• Ride through Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo
• Pass Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican
• Stop at Villa Borghese for pincho and views
• Visit Fontana dell'Acqua Paola viewpoint
• Pass through Trastevere and Ponte Garibaldi
• See Altare della Patria
• Return to Colosseum

The experience

What happens when you're sitting in a sidecar instead of walking? You cover Rome's highlights in 90 minutes instead of a full day, and you get to see the city the way Romans actually move through it. The tour starts at Rome Termini, and from there a professional driver takes you on a Vespa (you're a passenger, not driving) heading straight toward the Colosseum. The ride itself is the point: narrow streets, the sound of the engine, the wind, and then suddenly you're standing in front of that ancient amphitheater with time to actually look at it instead of just rushing past.

There are two planned stops, and they're not random. First comes Villa Borghese, one of Rome's largest parks, where you'll have pinchos, those small Spanish-style bites, while looking out over the whole city. The second stop is Fontana dell'Acqua Paola on the Janiculum Hill, a Baroque fountain that sits high enough that you can see St. Peter's and the Vatican from there. Between stops you'll pass through Trastevere, cross Ponte Garibaldi, see Castel Sant'Angelo, and ride past Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps. It's a lot of ground, but because you're moving on a Vespa instead of on foot, the pace works. You're not exhausted by the time you loop back to the Colosseum.

The Vespa sidecar tour operates with two passengers per vehicle: one sits in the backseat behind the driver, the other in the sidecar. At each stop you can switch places so you get both views and angles. If you're booking alone, you'll pair with another solo traveler and rotate positions throughout the ride. Helmets and hairnets are provided, and the driver handles all the navigation and timing. You just sit back and watch Rome unfold.

What’s included

Your tour includes a professional driver and a Vespa sidecar for two passengers, all helmets and safety equipment, hairnets for helmets, free entry to Villa Borghese, pinchos at Villa Borghese, a stop at Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, and all fees and taxes. Pickup is from Rome Termini.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared Sidecar ExperienceGuide in 4 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00Shared Vespa sidecar: one Vespa sidecar serves two guests, with one riding in the sidecar and one on the backseat. Guests can switch seats during stops.

A Sidecar Seat for Each GuestGuide in 4 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00Private sidecar per person: this option provides one Vespa sidecar for each guest, so everyone rides comfortably in their own sidecar.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Arabic

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

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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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Vesparella

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Rome's main sights in 90 minutes without the pace of a walking tour or the logistics of arranging transport between stops. The Vespa handles both the distance and the timing, and the two planned stops give you moments to breathe and eat without breaking the flow of the ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Do I have to drive the Vespa myself?

No. A professional driver operates the Vespa at all times. You're a passenger in the sidecar or backseat.

How many people fit on one Vespa?

Two passengers per Vespa: one in the backseat, one in the sidecar. You can switch at each stop.

What if I book alone?

You'll be paired with another solo traveler. You'll rotate between the sidecar and backseat throughout the tour so you both get the full experience.

How long is the tour?

90 minutes total, including two stops: one at Villa Borghese for pinchos and one at Fontana dell'Acqua Paola.

Where do we start?

Pickup is from Rome Termini, the main train station. The tour then heads toward the Colosseum and loops through the city's main highlights.

What's included?

Professional driver, Vespa with sidecar, helmets, hairnets, entry to Villa Borghese, and pinchos at the first stop. All fees and taxes are included.

Is there a weight or height limit?

Maximum weight is 100 kg (220 lbs) and maximum height is 2 meters (6.5 feet).