Rome Vespa Tour: Ride Past Trevi Fountain and Aventine Hill

You ride the scooter yourself, not as a passenger.

A small-group Vespa tour of Rome where you ride your own scooter past major landmarks including Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Sant'Angelo Bridge and Aventine Hill. The guide leads the group on a 3-hour route along the Appian Way and Aurelian Walls, with stops to see the city from one of Rome's seven hills and to visit the Vespa museum. Groups stay under 10 riders.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Via Venetopassing by
2. Sant'Angelo Bridgepassing by
3. Aventine Hill10m
4. Pantheon10m
5. Trevi Fountain15m

Rome Vespa Small Group Sightseeing Tour

• Visit Vespa museum
• See ancient Appian Way stones
• Pass by Aurelian Walls
• Pass by major Rome square
• Pass by Via Veneto street
• Pass by Sant'Angelo Bridge
• Peek through keyhole at secret gardens
• View Rome from Aventine Hill
• Visit Pantheon basilica
• Visit Trevi Fountain

The experience

You arrive at either the Vespa Museum or your hotel for pickup, then mount your own scooter for a half-day ride through Rome. The guide leads from the front, setting the pace and choosing the stops, so you follow the route without navigating. A helmet is provided and included. The guide speaks English and gives live commentary as you ride. The tour covers the Appian Way (where ancient Roman stones are still visible in the street), and the Aurelian Walls that marked the city's ancient limits, so you see how Rome's territory expanded over centuries.

The route passes Via Veneto, the street where actors and directors once gathered during the era of La Dolce Vita, and Sant'Angelo Bridge, one of Rome's most monumental crossings. You stop at Aventine Hill, one of Rome's seven hills, where you can see an overview of the main monuments from above. The Pantheon (built as a temple to all divinities and now a basilica), and Trevi Fountain, the city's largest and most famous fountain, are both on the itinerary. A stop at the Knights of Malta square lets you look through the famous keyhole to glimpse the secret gardens inside.

All taxes, fees and handling charges are included in the price. You choose your departure time and location at checkout: morning or afternoon, starting from your hotel or from the Vespa Museum. A maximum of 10 people ride per booking, so the group stays small. The tour operates in all weather, so bring appropriate clothing and avoid high heels. You'll need to tell the operator your weight when you book so they can assign you the right scooter.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges.
• helmet.
• private guide speaking English with live commentary.
• use of a Vespa scooter for the 3-hour ride.
• transport by the scooter itself.

Options for this experience

4 options

Morning departure from the Vespa MuseumGuide in English · 10:00A three-hour tour of Rome on a vintage Vespa, led by a driver. Pickup takes place at the Spazio Vespa Museum, Via Cavour 302, Roma.

Afternoon departure from the Vespa MuseumGuide in English · 14:00A three-hour tour of Rome on a vintage Vespa, led by a driver. Pickup takes place at the Spazio Vespa Museum, Via Cavour 302, Roma.

Morning from HotelGuide in English · 10:00A three-hour tour of Rome on a vintage Vespa, led by a driver. Pickup from your hotel is available if selected and if the hotel is within the Aurelian Walls.

Afternoon from HotelGuide in English · 14:00A three-hour tour of Rome on a vintage Vespa, led by a driver. Pickup from your hotel is available if selected and if the hotel is within the Aurelian Walls.

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

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 10:00 and 14:00, from € 195 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Bici&Baci srl

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to ride while the streets are quieter and the light is clearest. The afternoon option works better if you're arriving in Rome mid-day or prefer to sleep in. Hotel pickup means you don't need to navigate to the Vespa Museum, though starting there lets you visit the museum before the ride begins.

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Top questions

Can I ride a Vespa if I've never ridden a scooter before?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and does not require prior riding experience. Children as young as 7 can ride if accompanied by an adult. You should be comfortable on a scooter and able to follow the guide's lead through city traffic.

What is the Vespa Museum stop on this tour?

The Vespa Museum is one of the two possible starting points for the tour. If you choose to depart from the museum, you have the chance to visit it before or after your ride, depending on your option. The museum is dedicated to the Vespa, the iconic scooter of the La Dolce Vita era.

What can I see from Aventine Hill?

Aventine Hill is one of Rome's seven hills, and from the top you have an overview of the main monuments of Rome. It's a stop where you can step off the scooter and take in the view across the city.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

Food and drinks are not included. The tour is 3 hours long and focuses on riding and sightseeing, so you may want to eat before or after depending on your departure time.

What happens if I'm too heavy for a standard Vespa?

Different Vespas are available depending on the combined weight of the driver and passenger. You must tell the operator your weight when you book so they can assign the right scooter for safety and comfort.