The 15 Best Vespa Food Tours in Rome

1.Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato

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

Ride through Rome with a professional driver and guide, passing the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, Pyramid of Cestius, Aventine Hill, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill. Expect photo stops, city views, coffee or tea, gelato, and a lively three-hour introduction to Rome.

“The tour covered many lesser known highlights about Rome. It was massive fun with a knowledgeable guide and experienced riders to provide a safe and enjoyable adventure. Highly recommend.”

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2.Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato

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

Ride through Rome in a two-seat Vespa sidecar with a licensed driver and live guide. You will see fountains, ancient monuments, piazzas, Vatican City, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill, then stop for gourmet gelato. Guides such as Matteo, Barbara, and Alessio are known for lively commentary.

“Alex was an incredible guide and we were blown away by his knowledge and how much fun he made the tour.”

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3.Vespa Sidecar Tour In Rome with Pickup, Drop-off, Gelato included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Ride through Rome in a small group with a professional Vespa driver, stopping at seven landmarks for photos and short walks. Guides such as Aybars, Enes, Arda, and Salman explain the city’s stories along the way. Hotel pickup, helmets, insurance, and gelato are included.

“This Vespa sidecar experience was truly one of the highlights of my time in Rome. Riding through the city on a Vespa gave a completely different perspective of Rome — fun, smooth, and full of character. What really made the experience exceptional was my guide, Aybars. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Rome’s history and culture. At every stop, he explained the historical background in a very clear and engaging way, making the stories come alive rather than just listing facts. You could tell he genuinely enjoys sharing Rome with others. Aybars was also very friendly, professional, and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. He…”

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4.Guided City Food Tour by Vespa and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours

Ride as a passenger behind a professional Vespa driver while an English-speaking guide leads you through Rome’s landmarks, local streets, Campo de’ Fiori, and classic food stops. Expect coffee, pizza or trapizzino, supplì, and tiramisu or gelato, with photo stops along the way.

“Would highly recommend this tour to everyone coming to Rome! It was the highlight of our holiday and we would do it again in a heartbeat!”

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5.Vespa Sidecar Tour with Hotel Transfers & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $134

Ride through Rome with a driver-guide in a classic Vespa sidecar, stopping at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Janiculum Hill. Guides such as Sam and Cuma are known for lively storytelling and photos. Hotel pickup, helmets, and gelato are included.

“We were visiting Rome for the 1st time and coming from Belgium. It was my wife’s dream to ride a Vespa in Rome, but we were not at ease with the idea of renting one by ourselves without knowing the city, the traffic, and especially with our 2 kids aged 9 and 13. And then my wife found this excursion offering a full 3 hours ride with drivers and sidecars for the kids. Okay it’s quite a budget but it is really worth every cents and much more! We had a fantastic experience for 3 hours, we saw many places in Rome that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise, and above…”

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6.Vespa Self-Drive Tour with Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · from $112

Take a 3.5-hour Vespa tour from near the Vatican with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Ride past Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, and Circus Maximus, then stop for gelato or coffee in Trastevere and views from Janiculum Hill. Prior scooter experience is required.

“This Vespa tour was hands down the best part of my trip to Rome! Riding through the city on a Vespa with our amazing guide Manuel was an unforgettable experience. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and took us to the most beautiful hidden spots that I never would’ve discovered on my own. From stunning viewpoints to charming backstreets, every moment felt magical. I had so much fun and felt like I was living in a movie. If you’re coming to Rome, don’t miss this tour—it’s an absolute must!”

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7.Afternoon Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $152

Ride through Rome with a professional driver while your English-speaking guide explains the city through a headset. Visit the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Colosseum, St. Peter’s, Trastevere, and more, then enjoy gourmet gelato. Manuel, Alessio, Mateo, and Max have all been praised for friendly, careful service.

“Best experience in Rome. The guys were great, and we had a lot of fun. Definitely recommend it!!”

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8.Fiat 500 Experience with Gelato and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $73Best value

You’ll ride a 60-year-old yellow Fiat 500 through Rome with a local guide, stopping at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Acqua Paola Fountain, and Janiculum Hill. Gelato and photos are included. The car fits two adults plus a child, and several cars can serve larger groups.

“Thanks to leonardo for the gelato and it was a beautiful experience definitely worth the money”

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9.Roma Vespa Tour & Traditional Roman Food and Extras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Ride through Rome with guides such as Alihan and Kerem, stopping at the Colosseum, Trastevere, Janiculum Hill, a historic fountain, and the Pantheon. The three-hour private tour includes an Aperol spritz, gelato, and a Roman meal with drinks at Trattoria Della Stampa.

“We had a wonderful experience with Alihan. Very knowledge and very charming. Great spots we stopped at for pictures and learning history.”

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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, live commentary, safety gear, and a gelato stop in a historic alley. The three-hour private ride visits Trastevere, Janiculum Hill, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Aventine Hill, and more. 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.Evening Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Pizza Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $169

Ride through Rome at 7pm in a Vespa sidecar while a licensed English-speaking guide narrates the city through headphones. You’ll see major sights, viewpoints, narrow lanes, and the Pantheon, then taste traditional and creative pizzas at VICO Pizza & Wine.

“Incredible experience! Took .my 13 years old grandson to Rome for his birthday and wanted something special to make him remember this holiday together. All the drivers have been very attentive and helpful and made our day. I know already a lot about Rome but Barbara our tourguide made me see the town from a different point of view . 3 h ride in the sunset with people smiling at us on the way is something really special. My grandchild's friends said they also wanted a grandmother like his”

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12.Rome Vespa Tour with Gelato Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $268

Ride your own Vespa through Rome with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Pincio, Gianicolo, St. Peter’s, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Campo de’ Fiori. You’ll cover far more ground than on foot, with helmets included and a gelato stop built into the experience.

“A faire!!! Mieux que le bus impériale possibilité de voir la ville autrement. Accompagnateur agréable.”

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13.Rome Vespa Sidecar Food Tour with Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $186

Ride through Rome with a local driver in a Vespa sidecar, stopping at Gianicolo, Trastevere, the Orange Garden, and the Pyramid of Cestius. You will taste Roman pizza, espresso, a digestivo, and gelato while guides such as Simone, Cesare, Simon, and Stefano share local sights and photo spots.

“We did the Vespa sidecar food tasting at night tour and it was 10 out of 10! Cesare was our guide and he did such a good job of taking us to the best pizza and gelatos that we had during our 8 day trip! Cesare also took us to “off the path” spots to take in views from less known locations. He offered to take our pics at every location too! My husband was on the fence about doing a Vespa tour but after we got going, he loved it and was so happy I booked it. It’s just a really good way to take in the sights, try…”

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14.Vespa Tour with Gelato and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $79

Ride through Rome with a guide such as Toto or Tofig, stopping at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Janiculum Hill, Trastevere, and Piazza Navona. You get landmark photos and an Italian gelato tasting in a fast-paced 90-minute tour for small groups or private parties.

“This activity was just amazing, it’s highly recommended! Furthermore, our guides Tofig and his colleague were very kind and professional! Visit the most important places with a Vespa is a very good option☀️”

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15.Dolce Vita en Fiat 500: Roma y Aperitivo al Coliseo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $139

Ride with an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking driver in a classic Fiat 500, stopping at Rome’s best viewpoints and major monuments. Alberto has led this private outing, which ends with an aperitif overlooking the Colosseum. The car holds two passengers, making it a close, personal way to see Rome.

“The host was amazing. Gave us a lot of information and showed us a different perspective on Rome.”

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