Vespa Sidecar Tour Rome: Colosseum to Trevi Fountain

See Rome's ten major monuments without stepping out of the sidecar

A three-hour guided Vespa sidecar tour of Rome pairs you with an expert driver who navigates from Piazza del Popolo through Castel Sant'Angelo, Vatican City and the Gianicolo viewpoint, then south past the Mouth of Truth and Colosseum to Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, ending with panoramic views from Pincio. Helmets, insurance and earphones let you hear the guide over the engine as the route trades walking for riding and frequent photo stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. Vatican City10m
2. Janiculum Hill10m
3. Piazza della Bocca della Veritàpassing by
4. Colosseum10m
5. Piazza Veneziapassing by
6. Trevi Fountain10m
7. Piazza Navona10m
8. Circus Maximuspassing by

Rome Vespa Sidecar Highlights Tour

• Pass Piazza del Popolo
• Pass Castel Sant'Angelo
• Visit St. Peter's Basilica
• Climb Gianicolo for city view
• Optional visit to Aventine Keyhole
• Pass Mouth of Truth
• Pass Circus Maximus
• Visit Colosseum
• Pass Arch of Constantine
• Pass Piazza Venezia and Altar of the Fatherland
• Visit Trevi Fountain
• Visit Piazza Navona
• End at Pincio with panoramic views

The experience

The tour runs three hours and covers ten of Rome's most recognizable landmarks without requiring you to navigate the city yourself or manage the crowds at each stop. You sit in a classic Vespa sidecar while the driver (a company employee who knows the routes and the stories) handles the streets and the timing. Stops include Castel Sant'Angelo, which Emperor Hadrian built as a mausoleum and the popes later used as a residence. St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City; and the Gianicolo, where a cannon fires at noon each day, a tradition since 1847.

The route continues south past the Mouth of Truth, the marble face carved into the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin and made famous by Roman Holiday, then to the Colosseum, built in the first century and once seating over 50,000 spectators for gladiator fights. From there you pass Piazza Venezia with the Altar of the Fatherland, stop at the Trevi Fountain where thousands throw coins daily, and reach Piazza Navona, built on the ancient Stadium of Domitian and ringed with Baroque palaces. The tour ends at Pincio, where you see the Spanish Steps from above and take in a panoramic view of the city.

Approved helmets and earphones come with the booking, so you stay safe and hear the guide clearly over the engine noise. Insurance covers passengers. Photo stops are built into the itinerary at the most iconic points, and minimal walking means the pace suits travelers who want to see Rome in comfort rather than on foot.

What’s included

• Photo stops at Rome's most iconic landmarks.
• approved safety helmets.
• passenger insurance.
• a Vespa sidecar tour with an expert driver-guide.
• earphones to hear the guide during the ride.
• helmet certificates.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour starting from a meeting pointGuide in English or Italian · 08:00, 09:30, 13:00 and 16:30

Tour with pick-up and drop-offGuide in English or Italian · 08:00, 09:30, 13:00 and 16:30Pickup is included

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

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 94.99 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:30, 13:00 and 16:303 later ›

GroupPrivate1 group tour ›

Live guideEnglish and ItalianOther languages ›

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

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

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Good to know

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

Operated by Luxurbe

Is this one for you?Choose the meeting-point option if you're staying centrally and prefer a fixed start time. Choose pickup and drop-off if your hotel is in the city and you'd rather not navigate to the departure point yourself. Either way, the sidecar keeps you off your feet for three hours while you cover ten major monuments.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What is the Mouth of Truth and why is it so famous?

The Mouth of Truth is a large marble face carved into the wall of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, located in Piazza della Bocca della Verità. It became world-famous after the 1953 film Roman Holiday, in which a character places his hand inside the mouth as a test of honesty. Visitors still line up to do the same, making it one of Rome's most visited curiosities.

Can I see inside the Colosseum on this tour?

The tour passes the Colosseum and stops there for photos, but does not include entry tickets to go inside the amphitheater. You see the exterior, learn about its history as the largest arena in the Roman Empire, and have time to photograph it from the sidecar and from ground level.

Does the Gianicolo stop include the Fontanone dell'Acqua Paola?

Yes. The Gianicolo is one of Rome's most spectacular viewpoints, and the itinerary includes the Fontanone dell'Acqua Paola, a large fountain on the hilltop. The hill also offers sweeping views of the city and is historically significant as the site of battles during Italy's unification.

Is hotel pickup available?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available depending on the option you choose at checkout. One option includes a meeting point. The other offers pickup and drop-off service. Confirm your preference when you book.