Rome Private Vespa Tour with Hotel Pickup & 20 Photos

See Rome from a Vespa while a photographer captures the moments

A private Vespa tour of Rome with hotel pickup, where you ride as a passenger while a guide navigates the city's streets and a photographer documents the stops. The tour covers the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Mouth of Truth, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, Castel Sant'Angelo, and the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, with 20 professional photos included. The guide speaks English, Italian, Russian or Turkish, and the tour runs 90 minutes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Colosseum20m
2. Circus Maximuspass by
3. Piazza della Bocca della Veritàpass by
4. Fontana dell'Acqua Paola10m
5. Castel Sant'Angelo National Museumpass by
6. Victor Emmanuel II Monumentpass by

Explore Rome by Vespa with photos

• Pick up from hotel
• Ride Vespa through Rome streets
• Visit the Colosseum and take photos
• Pass by Circus Maximus
• Relax at Giardino degli Aranci park
• Pass by Mouth of Truth
• Visit Fontana di Paola fountain
• Pass by Castel Sant’Angelo
• Pass by Victor Emmanuel II Monument
• Enjoy views at Terazza del Gianicolo
• Receive professional photos after tour

The experience

You're picked up from your Rome hotel and climb onto a Vespa as a passenger: no license needed, no navigating traffic yourself. Your private driver handles the roads while you take in the city from a seat built for sightseeing, not steering. A photographer rides alongside, framing shots at each stop so you're in the frame instead of behind the camera.

The route threads through Rome's most recognizable landmarks. You'll pass the Colosseum, circle the Circus Maximus where chariot races once drew 150,000 spectators, and stop at the Mouth of Truth: the ancient marble mask where locals test their honesty. The Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, a baroque fountain built in 1613, offers a quieter moment for photos, and the ride includes the Orange Garden on the Aventine Hill, which frames St. Peter's Basilica in the distance. The tour closes at the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, the massive white marble landmark that dominates the city center. Castel Sant'Angelo, the former mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, rounds out the stops.

You receive 20 professional photos after the tour: the photographer's work, not phone snapshots. The whole experience runs 90 minutes. If you want more time, the tour can be extended by 30 minutes, and several options add extras like gelato, tiramisu, or a video shoot instead of stills. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide speaks your language: English, Italian, Russian or Turkish depending on the departure you book.

What’s included

• Private driver for the full tour.
• hotel pickup from Rome center.
• 20 professional photos taken by an accompanying photographer.
• stops at the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Orange Garden, Mouth of Truth, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Victor Emmanuel II Monument.
• helmet provided.
• guide in English, Italian, Russian or Turkish.

Options for this experience

9 options

Exclusive Vespa ride through the cityGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Exclusive Vespa ride, includes pickup

Additional photo sessionGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Additional photo session, includes pickup

Private excursion featuring Roman gelatoGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Roman gelato, includes pickup

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Instant Polaroid snapshotGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Polaroid snapshot, pickup is included

Tour lengthened by 30 minutesGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00One additional special stop, pickup is included

Private excursion ending with a drop-offGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Drop-off, pickup is included

Filming of a videoGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Video filming, pickup is included

Romance-focused excursion designed for twoGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Romantic tour for a couple, pickup is included

Private tour with drop-off and tiramisuGuide in 4 languages · 20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00Tiramisu with drop-off, includes pickup

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 day20 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian, Russian and Turkish

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: “Just wait there and we'll find you.”

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

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Hello Vespa Roma

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Rome with a free afternoon and want to see the major landmarks without renting a scooter or figuring out public transport. The driver navigates, the photographer handles the camera, and you leave with 20 images from the stops. If you want to ride a Vespa yourself or prefer a longer, deeper exploration of the city, a self-guided rental or a full-day tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Italian, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Under 4: they 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.

What's the Mouth of Truth and why is it on this tour?

The Mouth of Truth is an ancient Roman marble mask built into the wall of the Santa Maria in Cosmedin church at Piazza della Bocca della Verità. It's a famous photo spot and a playful stop on the tour: locals have tested their honesty by placing their hand inside it for centuries, and it's one of the landmarks most first-time visitors want to see.

Will I actually ride the Vespa or just sit on it for photos?

You ride as a passenger on the Vespa while your private driver handles all the riding and navigation. You're not operating the scooter yourself, so no license is required and you can focus on the route and the photographer capturing your moments.

How many stops does the tour make, and how long do you spend at each one?

The tour covers seven major landmarks (the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Orange Garden, Mouth of Truth, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Victor Emmanuel II Monument) within the 90-minute timeframe. The photographer works at each stop, so you have time to pose and take in the views without long waits.

When do I get the photos, and how many will I actually receive?

You receive 20 professional photos after the tour ends. The photographer captures them throughout the ride at the landmarks, so the images include you at each major stop rather than generic city shots.

Can I extend the tour if I want to see more of Rome?

Yes, you can add 30 minutes to the standard 90-minute tour at checkout. Several other options are also available, including versions that add gelato, tiramisu, or video shooting instead of still photography.

Is this tour suitable for someone visiting Rome for the first time?

Yes, the tour is designed specifically for first-time visitors wanting a short, landmark-packed introduction to the city. You'll see the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, and other iconic sites in one ride without needing to plan transport or navigate the streets yourself.