Rome Vespa Tour: Colosseum, Trastevere & Pro Photos Pickup

Zip past the Colosseum & through Trastevere on a Vespa with pro photos

You’ll ride as a passenger on a classic Vespa through Rome’s legendary streets: past the Colosseum, up Janiculum Hill for sweeping views, and into lively Trastevere. A local guide drives while a professional photographer captures candid moments along the way. Expect laughter, real Roman energy, and memories you’ll want to keep reliving long after you’re home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Colosseum20m
2. Circus Maximuspassing by
3. Fontana dell'Acqua Paola20m
4. Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi20m
5. Trastevere10m

Rome Vespa Tour with Photo Session

• Meet in front of Cafe Roma
• Take photos with professional camera
• Start Vespa experience as passenger
• Pass by Circus Maximus ruins
• Visit Giardino degli Aranci park
• See Fontana dell'Acqua Paola fountain
• Enjoy views at Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi
• Explore Trastevere neighborhood

The experience

We hopped onto the back of this bright red Vespa right by the Colosseum: helmet a little loose, heart thumping in that way it does when you’re about to do something slightly out of your comfort zone. Our guide, Marco, grinned and said “Ready?” like he’d done this a thousand times (he probably has). The first few minutes were all engine hum and ancient stones blurring by, then suddenly we stopped for photos. I’m not usually one for posing, but the photographer had us laughing so much I forgot to feel awkward. There’s something about Roman air that makes everything feel lighter.

We zipped past Circus Maximus: Marco pointed out where the chariots would’ve thundered around the track. I tried to imagine 250,000 people shouting here centuries ago. Now it’s just locals jogging and a couple of stray dogs napping in the sun. At Giardino degli Aranci, orange blossoms mixed with espresso drifting from somewhere nearby. The view over Rome made me stop talking for once. You know those moments when you want to bottle up a smell or a color? That was one of them.

The Fontana dell’Acqua Paola was next: water splashing against old marble, tourists snapping selfies but somehow it didn’t feel crowded. We wound up at Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi for another panorama (I still think about that view), then bounced down into Trastevere’s tangled lanes. Marco knew every shortcut. He waved at an old man selling flowers who winked back at us. The ride ended before I was ready: back in the city center, helmet hair and all, with twenty-five photos on my phone and dust on my shoes.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off at Rome city center, riding as a passenger on a Vespa scooter driven by a local guide (so no need to drive yourself), coffee or tea along the way, plus 25 professional photos sent after your ride: a mix of candid shots and posed moments at iconic spots like Trastevere and Janiculum Hill.

Options for this experience

2 options

Vespa tour of Rome with pickup and drop-off includedGuide in 4 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00

Private tour on a Vespa scooterGuide in 4 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00Private tour

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Information

Lasts 1h 30m–2h, runs every day, 15 start times, from € 75 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, Russian and Turkish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 251 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Russian and TurkishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.4 with pickup ›

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (17 to 75 years) · Youth (8 to 16 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 16 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

Is hotel pickup included in this Rome Vespa tour?

No, but city center pickup and drop-off are included as part of your booking.

Will I be driving the Vespa myself?

No, you’ll ride as a passenger with an experienced local driver guiding you.

Are professional photos part of the experience?

Yes, a photographer takes pictures during your tour. You’ll get 25 digital photos afterward.

What landmarks do we see on this Rome Vespa tour?

You visit the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Giardino degli Aranci, Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Trastevere.

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?

Yes, it’s designed for newcomers or anyone wanting an easy introduction to Rome’s highlights.

Is there a weight limit for passengers?

Yes, the weight limit is 110 kg per passenger for safety reasons.

Are drinks or food included during the tour?

Coffee or tea is included as part of your day out in Rome.

Can pregnant travelers join this Vespa tour?

No, the tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers due to safety concerns.