Vespa tour Rome: Colosseum, Forum & photo shoot

Nine landmarks in 90 minutes from the back of a Vespa

A guided Vespa tour of Rome where you ride as a passenger past the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and other major sites, with a professional driver, helmet and photo shoot included. The route starts at Largo di Torre Argentina, passes through Trastevere and ends at Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi for a final panoramic view of the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each9 stops

1. Largo di Torre Argentinapassing by
2. Colosseumpassing by
3. Circus Maximuspassing by
4. Piazza del Campidoglio10m
5. Roman Forum20m
6. Trasteverepassing by
7. Fontana dell'Acqua Paolapassing by
8. Rome Terminipassing by
9. Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi30m

Guided Vespa tour and photo shoot

• Meet at Largo di Torre Argentina
• Pass Altar of Peace Victorian
• Pass outside the Colosseum
• Pass Circus Maximus stadium
• Pass Rose Garden of Rome
• Walk and free time at Piazza del Campidoglio
• Photo shoot at Roman Forum viewpoint
• Cross streets to Giannicolo, Piazzale Garibaldi
• Pass Fontana dell'Acqua Paola fountain
• Enjoy breathtaking view of Rome
• Free time and final photos at Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi
• Return to meeting point

The experience

You meet at Largo di Torre Argentina and climb onto the back of a Vespa driven by an experienced local. The route covers nine major landmarks in 90 minutes: you pass the Altar of Peace and the Colosseum (viewed from outside), then cut through to Circus Maximus, the largest stadium ever built on Earth. From there the driver takes you up to Piazza del Campidoglio, where you have free time to walk around, then to a panoramic overlook of the Roman Forum with the Colosseum and Palatine Hill in the distance.

The tour crosses into Trastevere and climbs to Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi at the Giannicolo, where you stop for your own moment to take in the view. On the way you pass the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, an exceptional fountain with a panoramic vista. The driver brings you back to the starting point, and a photo shoot happens at stops along the route if you want it. The operator says this lets you capture moments you'll carry with you.

Insurance and a helmet come with the booking. The tour runs in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, and children over 10 can ride. Weight limit is 90 kg per passenger. You're not driving the Vespa. You're a passenger the whole time, so no license or riding experience is needed.

What’s included

• Private transportation on a Vespa with an experienced driver.
• helmet and insurance.
• photo shoot at stops along the route.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 7 start times, from € 122 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30, 18:30 and 20:307 later ›

GroupUp to 124 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and ItalianOther languages ›

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

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by EXELENTIATOUR

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Rome's major sites in a single morning or afternoon without navigating the streets yourself. The 90-minute pace means you see nine landmarks and stop for photos and a moment at the top of the Giannicolo, but you're moving between them constantly. It's built for travelers who want breadth over depth at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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 Colosseum like when you pass it on the Vespa tour?

The Colosseum is a point you view from outside the building. You don't enter it. The route passes by the Flavius Amphitheatre so you see it in context with other landmarks like the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus nearby.

Can I get off and walk around at any stops?

Yes. At Piazza del Campidoglio you have free time to walk on the square. At Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi at the end, the driver stops to give you a moment of your own to enjoy the panoramic view before heading back to the meeting point.

How does the photo shoot work on this tour?

The photo shoot happens at stops along the route if you request it. The operator says it lets you capture special moments at places like the Roman Forum overlook and Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi that you'll take with you.

Is this tour suitable for someone with back problems?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. If you have concerns about your health or mobility, check with the operator before booking.