Vespa tour Rome: Ride the Seven Hills in 3 hours

Three hours on two wheels, five of Rome's most storied places

A Vespa tour of Rome covers the Seven Hills and major landmarks (Palatine Hill, Colosseum, Vatican City, Janiculum Hill and Circus Maximus) over about 3 hours with an audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French. You ride as a passenger with a driver, or pilot your own scooter if you hold a motorcycle license and have solid riding experience. The tour departs from Via Cavour near the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and includes bottled water, souvenir photos and all taxes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Palatine Hillpassing by
2. Vatican Citypassing by
3. Colosseum10m
4. Janiculum Hill15m
5. Circus Maximus10m

Vespa tour exploring Rome's landmarks

• Depart from Via Cavour 80
• Pass by Palatine Hill
• Visit Colosseum
• Stop at Janiculum Hill
• Explore Circus Maximus
• View St. Peter's Basilica from Keyhole
• Pass by Vatican City

The experience

The tour starts at Via Cavour, steps from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, and moves through Rome's ancient heart on a Vespa. You'll pass the Palatine Hill, where Rome itself was founded and where imperial palaces still stand in ruins, then ride toward the Colosseum: the amphitheater that once held 80,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests. The route takes you to Janiculum Hill, which offers panoramic views across the city and the baroque Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, and to Circus Maximus, the ancient chariot racing stadium that could seat over 150,000 people. You'll also see Vatican City and the Keyhole at Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, where St. Peter's Basilica frames itself through a decorative opening in the gate.

You choose how to ride: as a passenger with a driver, or self-driven on your own Vespa if you're 18 or older and hold a motorcycle license (category A) or car license (category B). Self-driven riders need solid scooter or motorcycle experience: casual riding doesn't count. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions. An audio guide plays in English, Spanish, Italian or French as you move through the sites. Bottled water is provided, and you'll receive souvenir photos from the day.

The 3-hour itinerary covers ground quickly on two wheels, hitting landmarks that would take much longer to reach on foot or by public transit. If you're self-driving, you'll handle the scooter yourself through Rome's streets. If you choose a driver, you sit as a passenger and focus on the sights. Either way, you move at a pace that lets you see the ruins, the views and the scale of these ancient places without the stop-and-wait rhythm of a walking tour.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• souvenir photos from the tour.
• audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

3 options

Self-driven tour for 2 people on 1 VespaUp to 2 people · 10:00Two customers share the same vehicle (2 customers, 1 vehicle). This option suits couples who prefer not to travel separately. Previous experience riding scooters is required.

Self-driven tour for 1 person on 1 VespaUp to 5 people · 10:00Each customer rides a separate vehicle (1 customer, 1 vehicle) and may not carry a passenger. Previous experience riding scooters is required.

Vespa with Driver10:00 and 16:00Chauffeured Vespa tour: each customer rides as a passenger in a vehicle driven by a member of our staff. You are welcome to ask for your own list of attractions.

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

Information

Lasts 3h–4h, runs every day at 10:00 and 16:00, from € 195 per person, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 155 private ›

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.7 with pickup ›

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: 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 pregnancy

Operated by MY VESPA TOURS

Is this one for you?Choose self-driven if you have solid scooter experience and want to handle the Vespa yourself through Rome's streets. Pick the driver option if you'd rather sit back and focus on the landmarks without managing traffic and navigation.

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Top questions

Can I ride the Vespa myself, or does a driver come with me?

You pick at checkout: ride as a passenger with a driver, or self-drive your own scooter if you hold a motorcycle license (category A) or car license (category B) and have solid riding experience. Self-driven options seat one or two passengers on a single Vespa.

What are the main stops on the Vespa tour?

The tour passes Palatine Hill, where Rome was founded; the Colosseum, the ancient amphitheater; Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica; Janiculum Hill, which offers panoramic views; Circus Maximus, the former chariot racing stadium; and the Keyhole at Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta for a framed view of the basilica dome.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs about 3 hours on the Vespa, moving through the sites without long stops at each one.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes an audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French; bottled water; souvenir photos; and all taxes and fees. Food, drinks beyond water and gratuities are not included, and hotel pickup is not part of the package.

Do I need a motorcycle license to ride?

If you self-drive, you must hold a motorcycle license (category A) or car license (category B) and have genuine riding experience on scooters or motorcycles. Casual or very limited riding experience doesn't qualify. Passengers don't need a license. Minimum age is 18.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for rain, wind or sun. Check the forecast and wear layers or a rain jacket if needed.