Vespa Tours With a Driver: 10 Rides Where Someone Else Steers

1.Guided Vespa Tour with Self-Drive or as a Passenger

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 167 reviews · from $132Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours touring Rome by Piaggio Vespa with guides such as Francesco, who combines history, humor, and local insight. Drive your own scooter if you have solid riding experience, or ride safely as a passenger. The route covers major sights, back streets, photo stops, and Trastevere, with a maximum of 10 people.

“È stato incredibile! Un'esperienza unica! The tour was really well planned and the places we visited really beautiful. With the historical inputs the tour was a complete overview of Roma. The whole team very friendly and nice, we felt save all the time. I would immediately do it again and recommend everyone!”

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2.Half-Day Tour by Vespa with Driver

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

Ride behind a private Vespa driver through Rome’s ancient center and atmospheric neighborhoods. You’ll pass the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican City, and Bocca della Verità, with guides such as Vittorio, Mario, Marco, and Alessio known for safe driving, local stories, photos, and flexible stops.

“Had a great time with this tour! This was one of the activities we were looking the most excited about and I highly suggest doing it! Fabio and Alberto were great guides and so funny and informative about Rome and it's history!”

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3.1-Hour Vespa Ride as Passenger with a Local Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour · from $55Best value

Sit behind a local Vespa driver for one relaxed hour through Rome. You will not drive, need no license, and can expect photo stops near places such as the Colosseum, Trastevere, Janiculum Hill, and Circus Maximus. Drivers including Zhan, Michele, Chiara, and Aziz have been praised for safe driving, local tips, and friendly service.

“It was soooo good!!! This is a must if you are coming to Rome!! We did a wine tour and had way more fun on this!!”

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4.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-guide leads you through Rome after dark. Expect major sights, quiet viewpoints, the Aventine Keyhole, local history, and a coffee, gelato, or drink stop. The route is private and can be shaped around your interests.

“We had so much fun with our guides Ricardo and Alessandro. Alessandro really gave us a lot of history and information at the different places we stopped. They took us to different fountains, scenic overlooks, and even the Panteon. One of our best tours in Italy and we did a lot!”

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5.Rome Vespa Half-Day Tour with Private Driver

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

Ride through Rome as a passenger on a vintage Vespa with a private Dearoma driver. Your three-hour route can focus on major sights, baroque squares, local streets, or quieter corners. Hotel or Airbnb pickup, a coffee or gelato break, raincoat, insurance, and English or Italian guiding are included. You do not drive.

“It’s the best way to see this truly amazing city. Exhilarating for every moment. Highly recommend it.”

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6.Half-Day Vespa Tour with Private Driver

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

Ride behind an English- or Italian-speaking driver on a private Vespa tour of Rome. Choose a Grand Rome, Secret Rome, or nighttime route. Guides such as Max, George, Lorenzo, Roy, and Chris have shown riders major sights, quiet neighborhoods, optical illusions, and local cafés, with hotel pickup included.

“My teen girls loved the nighttime Vespa tour and the guides tailored it to them! Made them laugh and lots of great sites and memories!! Thank you so much!!! They are still talking about it!!!”

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7.Florence Vespa Tour as a Passenger, max 6 people + Wine Window!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Ride behind a professional Vespa chauffeur on a 90-minute outing for up to six people. You’ll see Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo, Fiesole, San Miniato al Monte, the cathedral, and the oldest bridge, then finish at a historic wine window. Guides such as Diego, Alexa, Giovanni, and Dan have led past tours.

“Highlight of my trip! This was a fun way to see the outskirts of Florence and end with a beautiful scenic view of the city. It was a lot of fun and I highly recommend”

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8.Rome in Style: Panoramic Vespa Experience with Licensed Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Join licensed guide Francesco for a 2.5-hour Vespa tour through Rome. Ride as a passenger or drive an automatic scooter if you hold the required motorcycle credentials. See the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill, with photo stops and lively commentary in English.

“Our tour guide Francesco was hilarious. We were dreading a boring tour but he brought light and laughter to real historical facts. He also took us to some off-the-beaten-track fabulous views of the city which we loved. You can tell how much he enjoys his job. If Vespa touring ever fails, he could go into comedy!”

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9.Amazing audioguided Vespa Tour of Naples – with driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $169

See Naples from the back of a classic or automatic 125cc Vespa, with an English or Italian driver at the controls. Your offline audio guide covers Naples in four languages, while the route links Piazza Municipio, Santa Lucia, Via Caracciolo, and Posillipo’s sea views. Hotel, port, and station pickup are included.

“Vincenzo was great company, good conversation and a good rider. He looked after me and gave plenty opportunities for photos. Had perfect weather - magical day! Best way to see so much of Napoli - the ‘real’ neighbourhoods away from tourists. As for the views - spectacular! This is a Must-Do for everyone! Thank you Vincenzo !”

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10.Private Amalfi Coast Vespa Tour with Audio-guide and Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $294

Follow the Amalfi Coast on an original Classic or automatic Vespa with an expert driver, stopping in Positano, Amalfi, Atrani, Conca dei Marini, Praiano, and the Furore Fjord. Your smartphone audio guide works offline in English, Italian, French, or Spanish, while pickup and drop-off are arranged from Naples, Sorrento, or Positano.

“I had the opportunity to do the tour with a friend of mine in mid-August. We only stayed one night in Positano so we were looking for an activity that would allow us to see as much of the Amalfi Coast as possible. This tour far exceeded our expectations. The Amalfi Coast is beautiful and seeing it while riding a motorbike makes it something magical. The two guys who accompanied us were very kind and friendly. I absolutely recommend this experience, it will remain in my heart forever, everything was perfect. I take this opportunity to say hello to our riders! Greetings from Venice!Read more”

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