8 Vespa Tours in Rome to Build a Day Around

1.Vespa Sidecar Tour By Night with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,803 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146Our pick

Ride through Rome on a vintage Vespa with a professional driver-guide, stopping at Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Aventine Hill, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill. You can sit behind the driver or share a sidecar with another guest. Gelato and coffee are included, and guides such as Manuel, Roberto, Andrea, and Simone are praised for lively local stories.

“Beautiful night in Rome, great tour, great tour guide(s), exhilarating ride in a sidecar on a Vespa, crazy Rome drivers, great Vespa drivers! Always felt safe. Everyone, including the drivers, had a great time!”

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2.Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,771 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Ride through Rome with a professional driver while an English-speaking guide such as Claudio, Matteo, or Luca explains the city through a headset. In about three hours, you’ll see fountains, piazzas, ancient monuments, Vatican City, Janiculum Hill, and local neighborhoods, with a cappuccino, cornetto, and Pantheon entry included.

“This was recommended to me by a friend who visited a year or two go. She actually I stakes we do this- and it did not disappoint!! So much fun, so comfortable (we each got to be in separate sidecars, my driver gave me a hot water bottle and blanket lovingly each time we got back in), educational, fun! A great way to see the high points of the city. I would do this again, it was that much fun! Barbara, our guide, was so informative and fun!”

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3.Rome Vespa Scooter Tour with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride as a passenger with a professional Vespa driver through central Rome, stopping at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Gianicolo, and other landmarks. Guides such as Eric and Leo also act as photographers and local escorts. You receive helmet use and a set of vacation photos, with pickup from Via del Colosseo 31.

“The guys giving the tour were awesome explained everything in great depth. Very nice people. Would highly recommend for everyone to try this company”

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4.Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 747 reviews · from $141

Ride through Rome with an experienced driver and live guide on a classic Vespa sidecar. You’ll pass the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid of Cestius, Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill, with stops for coffee, gelato, photos, and city views. Guides speak English or Spanish.

“This tour made our Italy trip complete! Thank you so much to Manuel and team. A special shout out to Team Marco. Sei Bello! Muah! -Bless”

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5.Rome Vespa Tour with Professional Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · from $81

Ride as a passenger on a Vespa with a professional driver and photographer. Elmar Mahmudov and guides such as Eric, Gennaro, Elmir, and Harry lead a 90-minute route past the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Piazza Venezia, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Janiculum Hill. Your package includes a helmet and 20 professional photos per person.

“The tour was more than perfect! The tour guides did an excellent job in showing me and my friend the beauty of Rome! They were so detailed with the fun facts about where they took us!! We felt more than safe and had soooo much fun!! So well worth the money spent! I will highly recommend and will do this all over again!!! Thank youuuuu so muchhhh!!!!! This was perfect for the trip in Rome!!”

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6.Self-Driven Sightseeing Tour by Vespa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 240 reviews · from $130

Follow guides such as Vittorio, Fabio, Marco, or Francesco through Rome on a customized Vespa tour. You’ll ride past the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and lesser-known viewpoints, with time for photos and a quick coffee stop. One Vespa is provided for every two participants, and drivers must be at least 18 with the required license.

“Marco was a great guide through the city! Got to see the streets and sites from a locals perspective”

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7.Guided Vespa Tour with Photo Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $79

Ride as a passenger on a classic Vespa through Rome with an English, Italian, or Turkish-speaking guide. Stop at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, and Janiculum Hill, with time for stories, views, and 25 professional digital photos taken on a Sony Alpha 7 IV. Guides including Karim and Mario are praised for friendly service and useful local tips.

“Amazing Vespa Tour! Had an unforgettable experience riding through the city on a Vespa! The route, the atmosphere, and the stories made it truly special. A huge thanks to our guide, Karim—his passion, knowledge, and great energy made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!”

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8.Guided City Food Tour by Vespa and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $1Best value

See Rome from the back seat of a Vespa while a driver handles the traffic. In 90 to 120 minutes, your English-speaking guide may take you to Campo de' Fiori and other city sights, with stops for coffee, pizza or trapizzino, supplì, and tiramisu or gelato. You do not drive the Vespa yourself.

“We thoroughly enjoyed it!!. The guys were very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable, and the view and food stops were amazing. Would definitely recommend it!!”

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