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No, sorry. For legal and safety reasons, we do not allow guests to rent or drive the vehicles themselves. Driving the sidecar implies great responsibility. Each vehicle is driven by our team of professional drivers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our guests. No improvising.

When you book your ticket, you are reserving a seat rather than the entire sidecar. This means that you will share the sidecar with another guest who is also booked on the tour. Our sidecars accommodate 2 guests: one person in the sidecar and the other behind the driver on the Vespa. Of course, if you book two tickets, you will share one vehicle together. If your reservation is with an odd number, please read the ‘Odd Number Reservation FAQ’. If you prefer to have the sidecar to yourself without alternating positions, you will need to book twice the number of tickets. However, riding on the Vespa is just as thrilling because not only are you on a unique Vespa, but you also experience a completely different perspective!

In case of bookings with an odd number of guests, for small group tours only, clients will need to be aware and accept sharing the vehicle with another guest, alternating seats at every stop.

We welcome everyone aged 5 and up! Children must be accompanied by an adult. If they are taller than 150 cm and can reach the footrests on the Vespa, they can sit behind the driver. If they are very young, they cannot alternate with other guests and will ride inside the sidecar for the entire tour with seatbelts, kid-sized helmets, and booster seats when needed. For this reason, we kindly ask you to alert us in case of minors; we need to know the number and exact age of the children.

Yes, we are proudly pet-friendly. Small pets can sit on their owner’s lap in the sidecar. Medium-large pets sit in the sidecar as passengers with appropriate seatbelts. In this case, please count your pet as a participant when booking.

Yes, you must wear a helmet at all times when riding. No exceptions. Our helmets are CE homologated; therefore, you cannot bring your own helmet. Each participant will have their own disposable head cover for perfect hygiene.

If there is heavy rain or a thunderstorm, we will do our best to find another tour departure date/time. If this is not possible, you will receive a full refund (minus bank expenses).
In case of adverse weather conditions, we ask our guests to confirm their attendance a day prior to the event. As an extraordinary exception, we offer free cancellation without any penalties.
In case of light rain, we will continue the tour without any issues. No worries, we are equipped with rainproof materials and prioritize your safety.”

Absolutely. Our tours comply with Italian law and European regulations. We travel at a moderate speed, ideal for enjoying your guided tour: maximum 25 mph. Additionally, our sidecar seats are equipped with a 4-point Safety Harness.

Our standard itinerary includes: Quirinale, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Trinità dei Monti (Spanish Steps), Piazza del Popolo, St. Peter’s, Gianicolo Hill, Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto, Piazza Venezia, and the Colosseum. For private tours, the itinerary can be customized upon request within the 3 hours.

Our tours include stops and visits to the main sights:

• The Trevi Fountain (you’ll visit it on foot)
• The Pantheon (skip-the-line ticket included for morning and afternoon tours; explanation only from the outside during the evening tour)
• Gianicolo Hill (you’ll stop at an enchanting terrace with the best view over Rome)
• The Colosseum (another stop at a beautiful terrace where we’ll take pictures of you with the Colosseum in the background – we will NOT visit the Colosseum inside)

For all other sights, we will drive through or stop briefly in front of them for pictures.

This is possible for private tours. The itinerary can be customized upon request; we can shorten the tour or add other highlights, all within the 3-hour duration. Just let us know by writing us an email at info@vespasidecartour.com

Our tours are not wheelchair accessible. If a guest requires special assistance due to a disability, please let us know in advance, and we will provide them with the necessary help for a pleasant, comfortable, and safe experience. The tour is not recommended for travelers with back problems, heart problems, other serious medical conditions, or pregnant travelers. Service animals are allowed.

Our sidecars can hold up to 110 kg/242 pounds, with a maximum height of 1.90 m (6 feet 3 inches). The maximum weight for riding pillion on the Vespa is 118 kg/260 pounds, with no maximum height limit.

No, due to legal restrictions, we are unable to offer Vespa sidecar rentals.