Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour
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Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour

5.0 · 101 reviews3 hours📍 Italy

About this tour

Tour Rome's iconic landmarks and lesser-known corners aboard a vintage Vespa sidecar with a professional driver and local guide. This three-hour circuit navigates cobblestone streets past the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and Baroque fountains, then swings through Campo de' Fiori and Largo Argentina. You'll ride in either the sidecar or as a passenger behind the driver, alternating positions at stops to share the view.

Highlights

  • Vespa sidecar ride through Rome's winding medieval streets
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Circus Maximus from street level
  • St. Peter's Basilica and Santa Maria Maggiore facades
  • Mouth of Truth, Pyramid of Cestius and Pantheon
  • Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona fountains, Campo de' Fiori square
  • Largo Argentina: Julius Caesar assassination site ruins
  • Professional driver and knowledgeable local guide included

What to expect

Your driver will pick you up at the Vespa and brief you on safety gear before departing. The sidecar seats one passenger whilst the second guest sits behind the driver; you can swap positions at any landmark stop. Expect to move briskly between sites with brief stops for photos and commentary. The ride is smooth on major thoroughfares but bumpy on Rome's old stone streets. You'll see major monuments from the outside and hear stories about their history without entering buildings, though you'll pass through neighbourhoods where locals still shop and eat.

Good to know

Wear long trousers and closed shoes; shoulders and knees must be covered if entering churches. Helmets and safety gear provided. Minimum height 4 feet; maximum sidecar weight 110kg. Not suitable under age 5. Bring a light jacket for wind chill. Public transport available nearby if you need to leave early.

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