Rome

Vespa Tour of Rome with Francesco (check driving requirements)

Name: Vespa Tour of Rome with Francesco (check driving requirements)
Brand: Rome by Vespa
SKU: 22406P14
Price: 98.28 USD
Rating: 4.5 (60 reviews)

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Vespa Tour The best of Rome 3 hours 3 pm

From $98.28

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Zipping through the streets on a Vespa is the quintessential Rome experience, but can be intimidating for visitors unfamiliar with the city. This small-group tour gives you the peace of mind of being in the company of a guide who can lead you safely to the top sights and share stories of city life along the way. Plus, you can choose to guide yourself through Rome, ride one or two people per scooter, or opt for a completely private tour.

Whiz around Rome on a Vespa scooter on this unique tour
Opt for a self-guided itinerary or a completely private tour
See top sights and cover more ground than possible on foot
Ride one or two people per scooter (added cost)

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Use of helmet
A lot of fun

Food and drinks
Pick up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via della Madonna dei Monti, 41, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Our meeting point is centrally located in Rome, and is also very well connected to public transportation. The subway Linea B stops right at our meeting point at CAVOUR, which is conveniently located next to the iconic Colosseum, you can easily reach our meeting point without any hassle.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Rione Monti

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trevi Fountain

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Spanish Steps

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Villa Borghese

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Popolo (Pass By)

Piazza Navona

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piazzale Garibaldi

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trastevere

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
✔️ OPTION: Vespa with Driver (also Private tour)
⚠️Important Notice: Please be aware that there is an admission cost of €50 per passenger for this option. The payment should be made in cash upon arrival.
✔️ OPTION: Self Drive (Traveler drives Vespa)

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
1. Scooter Driving Skills: For safety reasons, riders must have prior experience. The minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
2. Driving License: If you have an EU-issued driving license, it must be category A or B. This requirement also applies to the UK, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Israel, and Switzerland.
3. International Driving Permit (IDP): Drivers with a non-EU issued license are also required to hold an International Driving Permit.
4. Security Deposit: In order to rent the Vespa, a security deposit of €500 is necessary. This can be paid by credit card or in cash. The deposit serves as a guarantee for the loaned Vespa.
⚠️Important Notice: If the driver fails to meet our driving requirements, there will be no refund.
⚠️Additional Requirement for US Citizens: US citizens must also bring an International Driving Permit issued by the American Automobile Association.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

60 reviews

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Awesome Rome Experience

Jared_B, Apr 2024

We had a great time on the Vespa Tour of Rome! Our guide, Francesco, was funny, informative, and helpful. Wonderful experience, would highly recommend!

Vespa Tour of Rome

Etta, Apr 2024

Francesco was an amazing tour guide. The Vespa tour was indeed a very unique and knce in a lifetime experience that completed our trip to Rome.

Exciting fun

Lori_S, Jan 2024

Our guide was great and it was a great way to see the whole city from afternoon to evening. We saw several panoramic views that were beautiful.

Do it - You won’t regret it!

Kristen_K, Oct 2023

Francesco was awesome! We felt safe driving the Vespa all around the city with him. He showed us popular tourist spots as well as some spots that we didn’t really know about. He gave us great historical information. I highly recommend doing this!!

Tons of fun

Robert_P, Oct 2023

Our guide Francesco was the best. Kept us safe though traffic explained the sites in detail. He was fun to be with . Ciara was very competent as a driver also and kept us in good company.

Get on and do it! Huge amounts of fun!

David_K, Aug 2023

Riding a Vespa thru Roma streets, alleys and traffic may sound daunting, but it was the most fun we’ve had on a tour during our holiday. Francesco was an amazing host and guide thru the 3 hours of driving and site seeing. Highly recommend and I would definitely do this again when we return.

Make sure you are well experienced before booking.

Tiffany_T, Jun 2023

Our tour operator was not comfortable with our driving skills upon 2 short practice runs so he canceled trip but did refund us money. Disappointed as we did have some experience. They did warn that we needed experience but I guess not enough.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

I’m Francesco from Rome by Vespa You weren't familiar enough with the scooter and besides you there was a girl who didn't touch the ground well with her feet. Having 4 vespas behind me of which only one driven by an expert driver, I preferred to cancel the tour, because there weren't the necessary safety conditions for you, for the others and for me. As you specified, I also refunded the tour.

The best way to see Rome!

Leigh_H, Jun 2023

Wow! What a fantastic way to see this amazing city. I can’t believe how much of Rome we were able to see in just a few hours. My boyfriend has never been to Rome, so it was a great way to get an overview of the city. And even though I have been to Rome multiple times, we visited areas that were new to me, too. Our guide Francesco was super fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Pressured, bullied and rushed

James_K, Jun 2023

Owner was pushy and obnoxious from the start, mocking my friends middle-eastern name, telling him to force a too-small helmet on for the test drive, offering only pressure rather than direction. Not a positive experience!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

the truth is, your friend hasn't ridden a scooter in 15 years and was not a confident and experienced driver. he tried 5 times the slalom between 3 obstacles but every time he used his feet more to move the vespa than the accelerator, like Fred Flinstones. You booked a Vespa tour for two people and I refused you for safety reasons. It was not positive experience for other guests to wait 20 minutes and start their tour in delay.

Fun on Vespa!

Rebecca_R, Jun 2023

We had forgotten our international driver’s license at the hotel before our Vespa Excursion but the travel guide was so accommodating that we were able to change our 3:00pm Vespa ride and join the 6:30pm group . You definitely need to get the international driver’s license before booking… no exceptions! It’s easy to get! Go to your AAA agency to pay $20 and obtain the license.

Amazing!

Katelyn_L, Jun 2023

Amazing to experience the sights and sounds of Rome. Our guide, Francesco was wonderful and quite knowledgeable and informative.

A must experience

Mike_G, May 2023

Absolutely perfect way to start ur Rome experience. Hit all the highlights and get a feel for the city. The company did great and Fabo was a fantastic tour guide. Had great knowledge of the city. Highly recommend this experience.

Poor communication and read all fine print

Cheryl_T, May 2023

Was unable to participate. Needed a license from the US driving club, so unable to obtain as we were already in Rome. Feel that this requirement should have been in bold or easily seen prior to booking. Was told by company that they would communicate for a tour with drivers for later in the day. No communication received. They made an easy $300 off of me

Response from Host, May 2023

I'm Francesco from Rome by Vespa As stated on your ticket, it is a requirement to have a valid national driving license enabling you to drive category A or B, and for non-European nationals, an International Driving Permit is also necessary. We did not receive a response from you when we asked if you had the IDP the day before the tour. Regarding the rescheduling of the tour, the guide asked you to contact us on WhatsApp to arrange a different timing since you were not available for the second tour of the day. However, we did not receive any communication from you. Please note that there is no refund in case the driving requirements are not met. Furthermore, the 10 am tour started 15 minutes late due to your late arrival and lack of the International Driving Permit. This caused other customers to wait for the guide to clarify the driving requirements with you.

Rome from a different perspective

Shaine, Apr 2023

Francesco excellently guided us through all the busy streets of Rome while doing superb commentary. He was quick on his feet and adjusted the itinerary based on public events and blocked streets, as well as the group's suggestions. Definitely recommend this tour! Seeing the Eternal City in another viewpoint is such a unique and fun experience.

Fun time

Matthew_R, Mar 2023

We had a fun day. However, if you do not have experience riding a motorcycle in heavy city traffic, do not drive your own Vespa. This is not the the time to learn how to rid a motorcycle. I have over 40 years of riding a motorcycles and this is not for the faint at heart.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for your review, I’m Francesco from Rome by Vespa I’m happy that you had fun with me. You are right, the self drive option is not for unconfident and inexperienced drivers, but we also offer the option Vespa with driver so everyone can join our vespa tour.

Francesco is so fun and...

anastasia_c, Feb 2023

Francesco is so fun and informative. i really suggest this tour, driving vespas in rome city was so beautiful and vibey

Do not miss out on this opportunity!

Sydney_C, Jan 2023

This was a great experience!!! The guides were amazing and we learned so much. I would recommend this tour to everyone! It was such a fun and cool way to see Rome.

Fun excursion

Kevin_S, Jun 2022

Our guide was fun & relaxed, but always focused on our safety. He even serenaded us while we drove through the city. He took us to several places with great views. We enjoyed this fun excursion.

Rome by Vespa--truly an amazing experience

Scott_K, May 2022

This was one of my favorite things to do in Italy. Frecessco was truly an awesome and safe guide. Hey, when in Rome, do as the Romans do!

Disappointed

John_R, May 2022

I will first admit that I made a mistake not reading the full description that states you need an international driving permit for this tour. This is because we did two other scooter tours (one in Rome one in amalfi) that did not require one. When it came time for this tour, I went ahead thinking this tour would be the same. It was not and when I politely and respectfully sent a message to the tour operate the night before the tour, they refused to cancel because they said they already cancelled other people. So a day after my wedding, the tour guide said no refunds because it was 18 hours away and Viator has a 24 hour cancellation policy (we paid a few hundred dollars). They offered for us to ride on the back of scooters but I’m a former pro athlete and would never fit on the back of one of those. Rome just felt like everyone was scamming us and this just added to it. I would never do that to a customer at my business.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear customer, Hello, I'm Francesco, the owner of Rome by Vespa. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your trip. It can be quite frustrating when there is a lack of consistency in the requirements for different tours. To prevent such situations in the future, it is important to carefully read and understand the description before booking any activity. Regarding the cancellation policy, I understand that it is disappointing not to receive a refund. However, as a tour operator, we have our own policies that we must adhere to. Despite the circumstances, we offered you the option to still carry out your tour with our drivers. Unfortunately, you rejected our offer. I want to assure you that we did not intend to act like scammers. Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience caused and I hope we hope you had a good vacation in Rome