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Vespa Tour - The Essence of Rome

4.9 · 40 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 3h ✓ Free cancellation Private tour
Vespa Tour - The Essence of Rome

At a glance

Vespa Tour - The Essence of Rome is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome for You Soc. coop. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $131.71 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide, Use of Vespa, helmets and fuel included.

Highlights

  • Private experience — just you and your group
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary

Quick facts

Duration
3h
Group
Private tour — only your group
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Drive an iconic 125cc automatic Vespa and discover the city in a fun and easy way. A unique opportunity to be a local Roman!

With our professional tour guide discover the most important and beautiful monuments of the historical Roman center. Zip through the small alleys and squares to enjoy the colors and the hidden gems behind every corner in this amazing city of history and architecture.

What's included

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Use of Vespa, helmets and fuel included

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 10m

    Pick up your Vespa and meet your Guide at Vicolo di San Nicola dè Cesarini, 4

  2. Stop 2 · 10m

    Your guide will illustrate the major ruins of the heart of Ancient Rome.

  3. Stop 3 · 10m

    AKA Flavian Amphitheatre - Your guide will enlighten you about the amazing history of the Coliseum, symbol of Imperial Rome, and also the Arch of Costantine.

  4. Stop 4 · 10m

    Ancient Roman stadium for chariot racing with view of the Palatine Hill - the center-most of the Seven Hills of Rome

  5. Stop 5

    Bell tower is the tallest medieval belfry in Rome; Houses the Mouth of Truth. Across the street the Temple of Hercules Victor and Temple of Portunus.

  6. Stop 6 · 10m

    Trajan's Column, Vittoriano Monument, Altare della Patria - Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Capitoline Hill, Church of Saint Mark, Palazzo Venezia

  7. Stop 7 · 15m

    Our knowledgeable guides will describe the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. Toss a coin over your shoulder to be sure that you will come back to the "Eternal City" one day.

  8. Stop 8 · 15m

    Admire the monumental stairway - "Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti" - the Church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti, the Early Baroque fountain called "Fontana della Barcaccia" and the Column of the Immaculate Conception

  9. Stop 9 · 10m

    Your private guide will give you the full history and architectural description of the Pantheon.

  10. Stop 10 · 15m

    Stroll around Piazza Navona with your guide to admire the plaza as well as Fountain of the Four Rivers, the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone, the Fountain of Neptune and the Moor Fountain.

  11. Stop 11 · 10m

    Admire from outside Castel Sant'Angelo aka The Mausoleum of Hadrian and Ponte Sant'Angelo, lined with ten strikingly beautiful angel sculptures

  12. Stop 12 · 15m

    Your guide will offer detailed information on St Peter's Basilica, St Peter's Square with its obelisk and Bernini's Colonnades.

  13. Stop 13 · 15m

    Enjoy strolling through the lively daily market

Meeting point

Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 21 year
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • "B" driver's license is required (US citizens need an International driver's license)
  • Strong experience in driving scooters in city traffic conditions is required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Vespa Tour - The Essence of Rome take?

The experience lasts about 3h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $131.71 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

Professional guide; Use of Vespa, helmets and fuel included.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English, Italian, French, Spanish.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.

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