15 Scooter City Tours in Rome Worth Booking

1.Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato

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

Ride through Rome with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide and professional Vespa driver. You will pass the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid of Cestius, Circus Maximus, Trastevere, and two scenic hills, with coffee and gelato included. Guides such as Simone, Stefano, Christian, Roberto, and Manuel are praised for humor, history, and helpful photo stops.

“A truly wonderful experience. the guide was super friendly and had a lot of fun stories to tell. The tour allows you to visit those places that you would not normally visit during a city trip.”

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2.Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 692 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Explore Rome in a small group of up to 12 on a chauffeured Vespa sidecar. Guides such as Matteo, Barbara, Alex, and Alessio bring the city to life as you pass the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Vatican, Colosseum, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill, with gelato included.

“The views along the ride, the stops we made where we were able to get out and look around, the knowledge we learned about the history of Rome and of course… the fantastic gelato!”

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3.Vespa Tour with Photo services Small‑Group Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Ride behind a local driver from Caffè Roma near the Colosseum, stopping at Rome’s best photo points. You’ll visit the Colosseum, Aventine Hill, Orange Garden, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill, with more than 25 digital images taken on a Sony Alpha 7 IV. Guides speak English, Italian, or Turkish.

“My trip to Rome wouldn't have been the same without this amazing Vespa tour led by Alihan. 🛵✨ His vibrant energy and deep knowledge of Roman history made every moment unforgettable. 🇮🇹”

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4.Vespa Photo Tour with Historic City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33Best value

Ride through Rome as a passenger on a driver-led Vespa tour from the Colosseum to Piazza Navona. Guides such as Aga, Ramin, Raul, and Eddie share local history, take photos at famous sights, and stop at Janiculum Hill, the Orange Garden, and the Acqua Paola Fountain. Small groups are limited to 10.

“Aga is very kind and good tour guide 😊 thanks a lot!”

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5.Self-Driven Sightseeing Tour by Vespa

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

Ride through Rome with a local guide such as Vittorio, Fabio, Marco, or Francesco, following a flexible three-hour route shaped around your interests. You’ll see major sights, quiet corners, panoramic terraces, and coffee stops. One Vespa and helmets are provided for every two people, and drivers need a valid license plus an international permit if required.

“Easily the highlight of our trip to Rome. Marco was privately toured me and my partner around Rome by Vespa taking us to the most important destinations. I rode my own Vespa while my partner rode with him. He was engaging and filtered information so that we learned as much as we could without being bored. He helped take photos and we appreciated that sometimes he let us take a few minutes to explore a particular area privately. We only had one full day in Rome and this tour let us see nearly every spot efficiently.”

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6.Rome Vespa Sidecar Tour: 90-Minute Panoramic Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Ride through Rome with a licensed local driver on a classic Vespa sidecar. You’ll pass the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo, Trastevere, and Roman Forum, with photo stops at Pincio Terrace and Fontana dell’Acqua Paola. Drivers such as Adam, Aybars, Arda, and Alessandra also take photos and share local tips.

“Ahmed was the highlight of our tour. As an older pair of ladies he was patient, kind and had a great sense of humour. He took us to places we didn’t know existed and took lots photos v professionally. We highly recommend Ahmed and the trip. Thank you from the Irish 60 year olds👵👵”

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7.Vespa Photo Tour with City Center Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Ride as a passenger on a Vespa through central Rome with guides such as Eric, Leo, and Elmar. Stop for photos at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Acqua Paola Fountain, and Janiculum Hill, while your guide shares local history and takes professional pictures. City-center pickup, helmet, driver, and photos are included.

“Eric was a fantastic guide!!! Best thing we have done in Rome… Thanks so much!! Highly recommended…”

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8.Rome Vespa Small Group Sightseeing Tour, 3 Hour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $235

Ride as a passenger on a vintage Vespa through Rome’s famous sights and quieter corners. Your driver-guide may be Lucca, Max, Demetrio, Fabio, or another local host. Expect three hours of history, hilltop views, old roads, photo stops, and the thrill of Rome traffic, with helmets supplied.

“This is a fun and informative tour. We had taken several other tours and this one is exceptional because it takes you to sights that are not the standard sights seen on other tours. Fabio did a great jobs providing background on each of the locations. Just know that riding on the vespas isn’t for everyone”

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9.Vespa Sidecar Tour: Express Highlights of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 172 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47 per scooter (seats 2)

Ride through Rome with an English- or Italian-speaking driver-guide such as Luca, Matt, Roberto, or Ernesto. You will stop for photos at major sights, hear local stories, and reach viewpoints that are tiring to walk to. The sidecar carries up to two passengers, making this a lively, practical choice for a short visit.

“Amazing way to see Rome, our guide Roberto was great and very informative and friendly”

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10.Evening Vespa Sidecar City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 104 reviews

Ride through Rome for three hours with a professional driver and live English or Spanish guide. See the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Aventine Hill, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill, stopping for photos, sunset views, and a coffee, gelato, or Prosecco break. The sidecar is shared by two people.

“Going to different landmarks in a Vespa is worth experiencing. Being able to go to different locations in a short time gives ample time to visit several locations. This was very helpful as I have an ankle injury and was still able to go to these wonderful places. Guides are very knowledgable and very accommodating.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Ride through Rome with a professional driver at the controls, seated in a custom Vespa sidecar or behind the driver. In three hours, you’ll pass the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and quieter corners such as Aventine Hill and Testaccio. Guides including Brando, Xander, Ricardo, and Spin bring local stories, photos, and practical Rome tips.

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12.Vespa Sidecar Tour : Express Highlights of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Ride through Rome with an English-speaking driver-guide on a Vespa sidecar tour limited to 10 people. Expect photo stops at Piazza del Popolo, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Square, and Janiculum Hill. Guides such as Luca, Massimo, Matt, and Ernesto have been praised for stories, photos, and friendly service, but confirm the sidecar setup before booking.

“Our tour guide was very fun and knowledgeable! Made sightseeing on a hot day so much more enjoyable!”

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13.Guided Vespa City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $169

Ride as a passenger on a Vespa driven by a local guide, with hotel pickup and a private, flexible route through Rome. Visit icons such as the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, then follow quieter streets and hear about Roman food, customs, and history. Guides may include Mario, Fabio, or Max. Self-drive is not included.

“Fantastic! Mario and Max were great drivers, new lots of stories and interesting details. They also took us to some more unusual places which was great. They are nice people to spend time with. Thanks guys!!”

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14.Rome Vespa: Photos, City Highlights, Sightseeing by Vespa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51

Ride pillion with an English, Italian, Russian, Turkish, or Azerbaijani-speaking guide on a 90-minute Vespa tour of Rome. Sam, Aziz, Emilio, and other guides lead small groups past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Orange Garden, Acqua Paola, and Gianicolo, with history, city views, and photos along the way.

“Amazing experience 😍 totally recommend 🙏🙏🙏 We had nearly 2 hours of great time, driving through the city of Rome and saw a hidden gems 👍 Sam was very knowledgeable and kind guide, thanks a lot ❤️”

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15.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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