Rome by Vespa: Classic Rome Tour with Pick up

Rome, Italy
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When in Rome, do as the locals do and zip around the city by Vespa. Riding on the back of the vintage scooter, you’ll see all the major landmarks and some lesser-known sights in one half-day tour. Bypass the traffic to discover piazzas and panoramas, and jump off to snap photos of the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and more. The 3-hour private tour includes an espresso or gelato, plus your very own private driver.

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Pass By: Piazza Venezia, 00187 Rome Italy

The beautiful Piazza is the center of the modern Rome. The immense Vittoriano, the biggest monument in europe, is the gorgeous quinta that shapes such an iconic scenario.

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is one of the world's most remarkable monuments. Every year over 6 million people visit it.
The construction of the Colosseum began in the year AD 72under the leadership of the emperor Vespasian and was finished in the AD 80 by his sonTitus. After completion, the Colosseum became the greatest Roman amphitheatre, measuring 188 meters in length, 156 meters in width and 57 meters in height.
The amphitheatre seated some 50,000 spectators, who were shielded from the sun by a massive retractable velarium (awning). Supporting masts extended from corbels built into the Colosseum’s top, or attic, story, and hundreds of Roman sailors were required to manipulate the rigging that extended and retracted the velarium. The Colosseum was the scene of thousands of hand-to-hand combats between gladiators, of contests between men and animals, and of many larger combats, including mock naval engagements.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Circus Maximus, Via del Circo Massimo, 00186 Rome Italy

The Circus Maximus, largest of the Roman hippodromes was one of the largest sports arenas ever built. A U-shaped structure with seats on three sides and a low wall running down the middle of the arena around which the chariots raced,
Built in the time of Julius Caesar (1st century BC) to seat an estimated 150,000 spectators. Enlarged by later emperors, it reached a maximum size under Constantine (4th century AD) of about 2,000 by 600 feet (610 by 190 metres), with a seating capacity of possibly 250,000, greater than that of any subsequent stadium.
The Circus Maximus is the Ben Hur movie scenario. Two huge egyptian obelisks, trasnsported form Africa, stood in the middle of the central spine.

Stop At: Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 52, 00153 Rome Italy

It was one of the several public baths in Rome, begun by the emperor Septimius Severus in AD 206 and completed by his son Caracalla in 216. Among Rome’s most beautiful and luxurious baths, designed to accommodate about 1,600 bathers, the Baths of Caracalla continued in use until the 6th century.
The extant ruins are the most extensive of any surviving Roman bathing establishments and consist centrally of a block of large vaulted bath chambers, with courts and auxiliary rooms, surrounded by a garden with space used for exercise and games.
There were three main bath chambers: the frigidarium, or cold room; the caldarium, or hot room; and the tepidarium, or lukewarm room. Between the frigidarium and the tepidarium was the great hall, roofed by an enormous vault with clerestory windows, a prototype of the vaulted naves of medieval churches. There were also open-air swimming pools. Marble was used lavishly, and sculpture, mosaics, frescoes, and other decorations ornamented the interior.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Via Appia Antica, Via Appia, Rome Italy

Appian Way, latin Via Appia, is the first and most famous of the ancient Roman roads, running from Rome to southern Italy. The Appian Way was begun in 312 BCE by the censor Appius Claudius.
The Appian Way was celebrated by Horace and Statius, who called it longarum regina viarum, or “queen of long-distance roads.” As the main highway to the seaports of southeastern Italy, and thus to Greece and the eastern Mediterranean, the Appian Way was so important that during the empire it was administered by a curator of praetorian rank. The road averaged 20 feet (6 metres) in width and was slightly convex in surface in order to facilitate the drainage. The road’s foundation was of heavy stone blocks cemented together with lime mortar; over these were laid polygonal blocks of lava that were smoothly and expertly fitted together.
The first few miles of the Appian Way are flanked by a striking series of monuments, and there are also milestones and other inscriptions along the remains of the road.

Pass By: Roman Walls, Rome Italy

Aurelian Wall, is a rampart of imperial Rome, first constructed in the second half of the 3rd century AD. It was begun by the emperor Aurelian, completed by his successor Probus, improved under the emperor Honorius in the early 5th century, and restored by Theodoric the Great in the 6th century and by several medieval popes.
It was originally constructed of tufa concrete, with a facing of triangular bricks. It was about 12.5 miles (20 km) long and about 13 feet (4 m) thick. Originally the walls stood 24 feet (7.2 m) high but were raised by Flavius Stilicho, the great general of the emperor Honorius, to a height of 35 feet (10.6 m) and reinforced by 380 towers standing about 100 feet (30 m) apart. There were 16 gates in the circuit. Much of the wall still survives.

Stop At: Piramide Cestia, Via Raffaele Persichetti, 00153 Rome Italy

The Pyramid of Rome is the only surviving ancient Egyptian-style pyramid. The 36-metre high monument dates from the first century BC and was built as a tomb for the powerful Roman magistrate Caius Cestius.
The Pyramid of Cestius was incorporated into into the Aurelian Walls. three centuries later, and an inscription on its white marble façade states that its construction took 330 days.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Testaccio, Testaccio, Rome, Lazio

Stop for a Coffe, gelato and snacks in the neighborood of Testaccio. In antiquity, the district was home to the Emporium port, where the bulk of the Romans’ food supply funneled into the city. Olive oil, grains, and other essential foodstuffs arrived in terracotta vessels called amphorae, and once emptied were disposed of in an outdoor dumpsite. The ancient Monte dei Cocci, or Monte Testaccio hill, composed of around 53 million broken amphorae, still looms today. Centuries later, Testaccio housed Europe’s biggest abattoir, giving rise to rustic, Roman dishes like trippa alla romana and oxtail stew. It was in this neighborhood that the city’s beloved team, AS Roma, had their first football pitch, and where rowdy locals still gather to take in a match. Nowadays, Testaccio is hailed as a bastion of Roman culinary excellence, home to some of the Capital’s best eateries. We’ll take that over charming piazzas and cobblestoned streets any day.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Giardino degli Aranci, Piazza Pietro D'Illiria Above Circus Maximus, 00153 Rome Italy

Perched just above the river on the Aventine Hill, the Orange Garden of Rome is one of the city’s most beloved natural areas. This beautiful park covers almost 8,000 square meters and offers a panorama over Rome matched only by the Janiculum Hill.
The beautiful garden scented with the perfume of oranges boasts one of the best views of the Roman skyline and a favorite spot to watch the sunset. Just grab a spot on the cute little terrace looking down over the Tiber River and watch the sun set over St. Peter’s Dome. This lovely little spot is definitely a favourite among Romans.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Basilica di Santa Sabina, Piazza Pietro d'Illiria 1, 00153 Rome Italy

The Basilica of Santa Sabina, little altered since the 5th century, is lined with 24 magnificent matching Corinthian columns rescued out of Christian charity from an abandoned pagan temple or palace.
The church was built in the 5th century, possibly (although this cannot be proved) on the site of the original Titulus Sabinae. The tituli were the first parish churches in Rome, and most of them were originally private residences or commercial meeting-halls in which Christian congregations met (the so-called house-churches).
In the 1st century the Aventine hill was an affluent neighbourhood with several important temples and homes of patricians (rather like its status nowadays). It is thought that Sabina was a wealthy Christian with a house in the most exclusive part of the neigbourhood, on the crest of the hill overlooking the river.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Piazza di Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Rome Italy

The name literally means field of flowers, and during the day, you’ll now find Rome’s most famous market engulf the piazza. At night, the area turns into a hot spot for locals to enjoy aperitivo and cocktails.
Campo de'Fiori is in the center of Rome’s hustle and bustle. It’s within walking distance to Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Via del Corso, Trastevere and the Colosseum. So, it’s fair to say that it’s a pretty awesome neighborhood to find yourself in if you want to experience Rome on a rush!
Campo is a colorful area, with lots of different things to do and see. You name it, Campo most probably has it: an outdoor market, shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, museums, churches and monuments.
Campo de Fiori is a lively market area during the day and great place to hang out or grab a bite in the evenings.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

The city of Rome was founded on the Palatine, where archaeological discoveries range from prehistoric remains to the ruins of imperial palaces.
According to ancient Roman legend, the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, were abandoned as infants on the flooding Tiber River and were deposited by the receding waters at the foot of the Palatine. The legend purports that they were nurtured by a she-wolf whose cave, or Lupercal, was on the slopes of the Palatine and that they were raised by a shepherd who kept his flocks on the slopes of the Palatine, the centre from and around which Rome grew.
During the ancient Republican era many temples and houses of leading citizens were built on the Palatine, and during the Roman Empire it became the city’s aristocratic quarter. The emperor Augustus was born and established his imperial residence there; Domitian had the topography greatly transformed by the architect Rabirius.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Use of a helmet
  • Private driver
  • Live commentary on board
  • Water, Coffee, Gelato or Snack
  • Professional guide

Exclusions

  • Entrance to attractions

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Tour runs as passenger. You won't be driving the Vespa
  • Guests over the weight limit of 250 lbs are not allowed
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Near public transportation
  • Helmets ane Scooter Seats are Sanitized 15 Minutes before the Tour Starts
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

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