Where to Ride: the 15 Best Private Scooter Tours in Rome

1.Rome Private Vespa Tour Pick-up from Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61Our pick

Ride as a passenger with an English-speaking Vespa driver through central Rome. Stop at the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Orange Garden, Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, and Janiculum Hill for history, city views, and professional photos. Hotel pickup is available on request, and the private tour ends at the Colosseum meeting point.

“It was awesome! We saw so much of the city with plenty of stops to take photos and learn the history at each stop. Only one problem, now hubby wants a Vespa! Would recommend for any age! I am 69 and loved it!”

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2.Half-Day Tour by Vespa with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · from $181

Ride through Rome as a passenger on a classic Vespa with an English, French, or Italian-speaking guide. In three hours, you’ll pass the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Vatican City, and Trastevere, with time for viewpoints and local stops. Drivers such as Vittorio, Mario, Marco, and Alessio are praised for safe driving and personal service.

“Simply the best way to spend an afternoon! Vittorio made this experience fun and informative. His knowledge of Rome’s history, lesser known historical gems and lively places for refreshment exceeded my expectations! I am so grateful for his enthusiasm and care. Highly recommend!”

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3.Rome by Night Vespa Tour With Driver/Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · from $203

Ride pillion on a vintage Vespa while a professional driver handles Rome’s traffic. Your private guide may tailor the route around sights such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, and Aventine Keyhole, with stops for history, photos, coffee, gelato, or a local drink.

“Simone was a wonderful guide! I had so much fun with him and he has a great energy and vibe. He has tons of friends that I met along the way and everyone was so kind. Loved stopping for some beautiful surprises throughout the tour and I couldn’t have asked for more. Grazie mille!”

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4.Rome Vespa Half-Day Tour with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $181

Spend three hours exploring Rome from the back seat of a Vespa, driven by a private Dearoma guide such as Giacomo, Julia, or Sandro. Your route can focus on major sights, quiet lanes, panoramic viewpoints, or local life. Hotel pickup, a coffee or gelato stop, insurance, and rain protection are included.

“What a fantastic thing think to do in Rome. Were were met at our accommodation and given a quick briefing and asked what we would like to see. Our guides were fantastic and took us to many of the less visited parts of Rome, while still giving us a detailed history of the city. We felt our safety was important and really enjoyed seeing such an amazing place from the back of a Vespa. It was a unique experience that will last for a long time in our memories. Highly recommended!”

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5.Rome by Vespa Semi Private Tour | MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $247

Follow your local LivTours guide through Rome on a classic Vespa, with no more than six people in the group. The three-hour route links the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Aventine Hill, Testaccio, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon. You drive your own scooter, or book a passenger seat with a driver.

“Xander was a wonderful guide. Exciting tour w excellent insights into the history. Saw so much. The absolute highlight of our trip to "The Eternal City". Thank you.”

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6.Rome Highlights by Vespa Private guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Ride as a passenger on a private 125cc Vespa through Rome with a guide such as Mario or Fabio. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see the Colosseum, Gianicolo Hill, St. Peter’s Square, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Aventine Keyhole, and lesser-seen corners. Hotel pickup is available in central Rome, and rain gear is supplied.

“I got to drive a Vespa in Roma! Also our tour guide customized our tour for us based on things we had already seen. Loved driving up the hills of Rome to get great pictures of the Vatican and other sites. Seeing the ruins of the ancient baths was something we would have never gotten to see. Also the recommendations for restaurants and bottle of wine at the end of the tour were so appreciated! Thank you Fabio and your brother and the rest of you!”

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7.Half-Day Vespa Tour with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $203

Ride through Rome on an authentic Vespa with a private English or Italian-speaking driver. Choose a Grand Rome, Secret Rome, or Rome by Night route, with hotel pickup, a coffee or gelato stop, raincoat, and insurance included. Guides such as Lorenzo, Max, George, and Roy tailor the ride to your interests.

“My driver today is George, he greet me at hotel with his blue vespa and he is super friendly. He provide good information about Roma and ride with caution. Best option ever to see Rome. Last but not least ladies he is a handsome rider.”

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8.Rome’s Highest Hills Skyline Vespa Tour with Driver and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Ride through Rome with a professional local driver while you take in the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Pincio Terrace, Trastevere, and Gianicolo Hill. You will stop for views and photos, wear provided safety gear, receive 20 to 30 edited digital images, and finish near Piazza Navona.

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9.Private Vespa Tour and Professional Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about two hours touring Rome by Vespa with an English-speaking driver and professional photographer. Sergio is named as one guide. Stop at the Orange Garden, Vatican City, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Gianicolo Terrace for photos, tiramisu or gelato, and coffee. The private tour starts and ends on Via Merulana.

“Sergio, my driver was EXCELLENT! Arrived promptly to meeting point, took me to fantastic photo spots during golden hour and he showed the prelimary photos - very talented. Can't wait to receive the digital. He even took me to get some Gelato because I had not yet had any and asked him if he could spare the time. Very friendly & FUN!!! If you ever wanted to ride a Vespa in Rome, Sergio is your man.”

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10.Rome 3 hours Vespa Sidecar Private Tour with Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $268

See Rome from a Vespa sidecar with a driver-guide, stopping at Trastevere, Janiculum Hill, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Aventine Hill, and the Pantheon. The three-hour private tour includes helmets, insurance, live commentary, weather gear if needed, and gelato in a historic alley. Pietro is one named guide associated with the experience.

“Pietro was an outstanding tour guide! He was really fun and extremely knowledgeable. We felt very safe on the Vespa and sidecar. We would highly recommend this tour - it was a highlight of our time there!”

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11.Rome Private Vespa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $89

Ride through central Rome by Vespa with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Gianicolo Hill, and Piazza Navona. Kaya and Yakup are named guides connected with the tour. You will see major sights from outside, cover ground quickly, and have time for photos and questions.

“Kaya and Yakup provided a tremendous tour around Rome. So many sights seen and so much ground covered. And, if you know how people drive here, they made us feel safe ! Kaya is quite knowledgable of the local history for context as you cruise. Great job, fellas !”

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12.Day and Night Private Vespa Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $202

Let your chauffeur-guide collect you at your Rome hotel for a private 2-hour Vespa sidecar tour. Visit the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid of Cestius, Orange Garden, and Janiculum Hill. Guides such as Simon, Cesar, and Oliver share stories, photos, and a Prosecco or soft-drink toast.

“Such a fabulous experience! We were picked up at our hotel by Simon who was really informative and such a lovely guy. Our stops along the way were breathtaking and our Prosecco stop was just beautiful. This is an absolute must when visiting Rome.”

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13.🛵 Rome: Private Scooter Guided Tour, Day – Night Ride💘🛵

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $101

Ride through Rome with Simone or another English- or Italian-speaking guide driving the scooter while you enjoy the view. In about three hours, you’ll see the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, Pantheon, Janiculum Hill, and more. Coffee, water, hotel pickup, and Insta360 or GoPro photos and video are included.

“Highly recommended! Great experience covering rome and all the major attractions in no time. Simone was amazing to work with. Very accommodating and knowledgeable of the history! Amazing time!”

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14.Secret Rome by Vespa private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $233

Ride through Rome with guides Valerio and Enrico on a private four-hour Vespa tour. Visit medieval churches, Caracalla’s baths, the Non-Catholic Cemetery, Trastevere, the Orange Garden, and the Knights of Malta keyhole, with hotel pickup, helmets, water, and a coffee or gelato break included.

“Private Vespa Ride along tour you can customize to see what you want. We visited St. Peter in Chains, a Monastery, Roman Bathhouse ruins, Circus Maximus, Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, coffee and pastries at a fabulous cafe in Testaccio and ended at the famous Malta keyhole on Aventine Hill. It was wonderful and I can’t recommend it enough.”

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15.Private Vespa Sidecar Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $213

Ride through Rome with a professional driver and English-speaking guide in a private Vespa sidecar. Visit the Colosseum, Caracalla Baths, Pyramid of Cestius, Orange Tree Garden, and Acqua Paola Fountain, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and prosecco or soft drinks.

“They picked us up from the hotel which was very convenient. All of us especially my teenage son loved the rides. The guides are extremely friendly and you do see parts which you wouldn’t see if your on a bus tour. I highly recommend it.”

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