Explore Rome by Vespa along the great Appian Way, the first highway in history, known as the ’queen of roads’.
The straight Appian way connected Ancient Rome’s capital to the southern Port of Brindisi. Rev up your engine for this exciting tour passing by early Roman tombs and Christian catacombs, churches such as Domini Quo Vadis and Saint Sebastian beyond the Walls and the Circus of Maxentius, an exquisitely preserved Roman circus built between AD 306 and 312.
Get out of the city center to immediately experience the Roman countryside, learning about local sights and attractions from your expert guide as you go!
Daily departures at 10am & 2pm
Everyday, except Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1st.US driving permits must be joined by an IDP (International driving permit) to be valid in Italy. (learn more)
Yes – a 250 euro deposit is required to be blocked from your credit card / cash. It will be given back once you’re back.
The Apian Way private vespa tours starts at both 10am and 2am.If you choose the private driver’s option the Vespa tour will start in front of your hotel. In case you want to drive the Vespa scooter yourself, the pick-up location will be at our shop in front of the Colosseum. It is a beautiful trip through Rome’s countryside where you will arrive just after 10 minutes of driving your Vespa scooter from the city center! You will find yourself immersed in the Roman countryside surrounded by nature, herds of sheep and ancient Roman ruins which are located along the Appian Way.
The Appian Way Vespa tour will start at the Colosseum, known by the gladiators who fought inside, and the triumphal arch of emperor Constantine, who made Christianity the dominant religion of Rome. We will then continue by exploring the first miles of the first highway in history, the Appian way.
The Appian Way was once the world’s most important road. It was the widest and largest road of its time and the most famous of all the roads that radiated from Rome towards the far ends of the Roman Empire. It was called the “Regina Viarum”, or “queen of roads” and was the reason for the famous saying “all roads lead to Rome”. The road today is remarkably well preserved, flanked on both sides by fields punctuated with monumental ruins and other vestiges of Roman and Christian history. Below the road there are tunnels going on for miles – known as the Catacombs, where the early Christians and Jews buried their dead. We will learn about the Roman geniality of road building and we will also explore another Roman invention : The Aqueducts, as we will have a chance to see the well preserved Claudian aqueduct.
The tour will pass by early Roman tombs. Such as the remarkably well preserved tomb of Romulus, son of Emperor Domitian, and the famous tomb of Cecilia Metella, an infamous adulterer from ancient Rome, which tomb was transformed and used for different purposes throughout time. We will continue exploring impressive churches like ‘Domini quo Vadis’, where you will find Jesus’ footsteps and ‘Saint Sebastian beyond the walls’ church, built over the catacombs of St. Sebastian where early popes where buried and where an underground early christian church was found. Later during the day, our Appian Way Vespa tour will arrive to two Circuses (oval stadiums) of ancient Rome: The circus of Maxentius which is the best-preserved Circus of Rome, where chariot races where held. And the largest stadium ever build in the history of mankind: The Circus Maximus.
We will stop for a coffee break and tell the story of Spartacus which had revolted against the Roman republic and how he was finally defeated with his army crucified for so many miles along the way.
We won’t forget to explore the incredible Baths of Caracalla built 2000 years ago where you can find a greatly preserved Roman board game, and Capo di Bove, a private villa which had some impressive bathhouses owned by an ancient Roman family. We end the tour at St Sebastian Gate, one of Rome’s largest gates through the Aurelian wall which led into the ancient city of Rome. After we will bring you back to your hotel or in case you drive your own Vespa scooter, near the shop.
Scooter Colosseum
Absolutely amazing experience! You need to ride a Vespa around rome!! My girlfriend and I hired a beautiful white Vespa for 24hrs and took a trip to the Vatican City.... read more Adolfo and Enrico were awesome, they showed us how the bike worked, had a great sense of humour and both were gentlemen. They were both welcoming and showed us the best places to go. Scooter colosseum is the only place to go for your Vespa rental
The rental was easy and straightforward, and we had an absolutely amazing time driving the red Vespa around Rome. Alfonso is a true gentlemen, who gave us great advice and... read more made sure we had everything we needed, he even gave us gloves for the cold! He is passionate about his job and a lovely person. I would highly recommend using his services to anyone wanting to rent a scooter in this amazing city.
The whole Process was great. We found that place on Internet as we love motorcycles as a couple. The renter was so kind and explained all the rules in Rome.... read more Easy and comfortable
We hired a Vespa in daring weather and Adolfo (owner) was very supportive and hospitable. He provided gloves and jackets for no extra charge and even offered to take photos... read more of us on our Vespa in front of the Colesseum, which made for a wonderful memory!
Truly recommended! The best experience ever. We rented an amazing red vespa and we had so much fun. We saw extraordinary places in Rome and also went to the seaside... read more for lunch. The owner of the store was so kind and helpful and also really funny. He gave us advice on where to go and how to drive. Always smiling, cracking jokes. Hard warming experience.
Best costumer experience. The owner was most friendly and interesting person we meet in Rome !
He told us everything we need to see and try. Realy nice and... read more funny! 10/10. Vespas were great everything worked perfectly.
Charming and real expressive Italian Adolfo. He has been a motorcycle enthusiast since he was young. In his garage are stylish photographs of his youth where he drives a... read more ducati. Handsome like Adriano Celentano. We rented two stylish Vespas (red and white). Detailed instruction. Great location. Mama mia. We took Vespas at 18:30, and handed over the next day with a slight delay, at 18:45. Adolfo was understanding and friendly. At the end of the lease, he even gave us a magnet as a keepsake. This rental is better than any network. All equipment is in excellent condition!
Adolfo was the best! He was so helpful and kind when we came to rent a Vespa. I came to my reservation late two hours late before they were closing,... read more but he still rented one to me. He even made sure to spend time with me testing that I could drive the Vespa safely. I had a blast driving around Rome freely with my wife. I would definitely rent from him again when we come back!
Adolfo is so friendly, even he is not speaking good English, the communication went very well, also the rent process.
We are happy to rent from him more... read more and more.
great service - 24h rental - we have seen much more compared to what would be possible by just walking. majority of all places we seen twice (during the day... read more and then night ride). It was so easy to travel around the whole city and to see it from different perspective.
Rented a Vespa from Adolfo in July 2022, he’s such a lovely character and extremely service minded, the Vespa was a solid 10/10 and the rent & return was very... read more swift. Will definitely rent again when I return to Rome!. Thank you Adolfo!
Absolutely amazing experience! You need to ride a Vespa around rome!! My girlfriend and I hired a beautiful white Vespa for 24hrs and took a trip to the Vatican City.... read more Adolfo and Enrico were awesome, they showed us how the bike worked, had a great sense of humour and both were gentlemen. They were both welcoming and showed us the best places to go. Scooter colosseum is the only place to go for your Vespa rental
The rental was easy and straightforward, and we had an absolutely amazing time driving the red Vespa around Rome. Alfonso is a true gentlemen, who gave us great advice and... read more made sure we had everything we needed, he even gave us gloves for the cold! He is passionate about his job and a lovely person. I would highly recommend using his services to anyone wanting to rent a scooter in this amazing city.
The whole Process was great. We found that place on Internet as we love motorcycles as a couple. The renter was so kind and explained all the rules in Rome.... read more Easy and comfortable
We hired a Vespa in daring weather and Adolfo (owner) was very supportive and hospitable. He provided gloves and jackets for no extra charge and even offered to take photos... read more of us on our Vespa in front of the Colesseum, which made for a wonderful memory!
Truly recommended! The best experience ever. We rented an amazing red vespa and we had so much fun. We saw extraordinary places in Rome and also went to the seaside... read more for lunch. The owner of the store was so kind and helpful and also really funny. He gave us advice on where to go and how to drive. Always smiling, cracking jokes. Hard warming experience.
Very nice experience, great place to rent a scooter. Friendly people and scooter was top. Great place.
Best costumer experience. The owner was most friendly and interesting person we meet in Rome !
He told us everything we need to see and try. Realy nice and... read more funny! 10/10. Vespas were great everything worked perfectly.
Charming and real expressive Italian Adolfo. He has been a motorcycle enthusiast since he was young. In his garage are stylish photographs of his youth where he drives a... read more ducati. Handsome like Adriano Celentano. We rented two stylish Vespas (red and white). Detailed instruction. Great location. Mama mia. We took Vespas at 18:30, and handed over the next day with a slight delay, at 18:45. Adolfo was understanding and friendly. At the end of the lease, he even gave us a magnet as a keepsake. This rental is better than any network. All equipment is in excellent condition!
Adolfo was the best! He was so helpful and kind when we came to rent a Vespa. I came to my reservation late two hours late before they were closing,... read more but he still rented one to me. He even made sure to spend time with me testing that I could drive the Vespa safely. I had a blast driving around Rome freely with my wife. I would definitely rent from him again when we come back!
Adolfo is so friendly, even he is not speaking good English, the communication went very well, also the rent process.
We are happy to rent from him more... read more and more.
great service - 24h rental - we have seen much more compared to what would be possible by just walking. majority of all places we seen twice (during the day... read more and then night ride). It was so easy to travel around the whole city and to see it from different perspective.
Rented a Vespa from Adolfo in July 2022, he’s such a lovely character and extremely service minded, the Vespa was a solid 10/10 and the rent & return was very... read more swift. Will definitely rent again when I return to Rome!. Thank you Adolfo!
US driving permits must be joined by an IDP (International driving permit) to be valid in Italy. (learn more)