15 Motorbike & Scooter Rentals in Italy Worth the Money

1.Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,019 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Follow guides such as Leo, Alex, Chris, or Ado from Florence into the Tuscan hills on an automatic Vespa. Stop at San Miniato al Monte, pass Galileo’s former home, and share bruschetta, pasta, cheese, salami, and wine at a country estate. A Fiat option is available if riding is not for you.

“About an half hour on a bus to get out of the city. Another 45 minute tutorial on the bikes. Very organized, very professional...then you're off for the trip of a lifetime.”

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2.Vespa Sidecar Tour By Night with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,803 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $146

Ride through Rome after dark with a professional driver and guide, stopping at Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, Aventine Hill, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill. You’ll share a Vespa sidecar, enjoy gelato and coffee, and hear lively stories from guides such as Manuel, Roberto, Andrea, and Stefano.

“Could not have been more fun and our drivers and guide were great! We stopped at sites with great reviews of history and structures, stopped for gelato at a place/ piazza identified as great by Stanley Tucci in his food search TV program (the red wine gelato is very good!) I expected something quick and cursory. This tour is not that! Loved it. And they are very accommodating for those with mobility issues, even to the point of positioning the side cars for maximum views and listening to the guide speaking.”

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3.Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,771 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Ride through Rome’s historic center in a Vespa sidecar while a licensed guide explains the city through a headset. You’ll see 12 major sights, stop at the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Janiculum Hill, Colosseum, and more, then pause for a traditional cappuccino and cornetto.

“It was such a fun experience. Amazing tour!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the city. My son and I had a lot of fun riding on the Vespa. An absolute must do if you visit Rome. I recommend 100%.”

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4.Chianti Vespa Tour with Lunch from Florence & E-car Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,453 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Leave Florence by minivan, learn to handle a Vespa or Fiat Topolino, then follow country roads through Chianti with stops in Chiocchio and Impruneta. Guides such as Yo, Haider, Julia, and Lorenzo lead the ride, winery visit, tastings, and Tuscan lunch.

“My daughter and I had the best time on our tour. We visited the town of Greve which was beautiful , visited a church with amazing views, and we stopped at a winery for some lunch and wine tasting. We had a great group of people on our tour. Our guides were very helpful and made it fun.We were a little nervous at first because it was our first time on a Vespa but It was a highlight from our stay in Florence and I would recommend it 100xs! Thank you for such an amazing time!”

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5.Rome Vespa Scooter Tour with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Ride as a passenger on a driver-operated Vespa through central Rome, stopping at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Gianicolo Hill, and other landmarks. A professional photographer takes vacation portraits, with 25 photos included. Guides such as Eric, Leo, Yaqub, and Jesus have received special praise for friendly commentary and safe driving.

“We had a great time seeing the sites especially the cannons. Our guides were real troopers as it was cold and rainy. I highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato

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

Ride through Rome with a professional driver and live guide, stopping at the Colosseum, Pyramid of Cestius, Orange Tree Garden, Trastevere, and Janiculum Hill. You will share a Vespa sidecar with one other person, enjoy coffee or tea and gelato, and return to Piazza di San Marco.

“We had the best time! The crew was friendly and loved taking photos for us!”

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7.Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato

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

Ride through Rome with a licensed guide and professional Vespa drivers, stopping at the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, St. Peter’s Square, Trastevere, and more. You do not drive. The four-hour afternoon tour includes headsets, helmets, a gourmet gelato stop, and Pantheon admission.

“The guide was very informative and also knew how to take spectacular photos of us at famous landmarks”

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8.Tuscany Vespa Tour: Lunch & Wine Tasting, Countryside Roads

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $228

Leave Florence by air-conditioned minivan, learn to handle an automatic Vespa, and follow your guide through Chianti’s vineyards and hills. Guides such as Luca, Alexa, and Dejan lead the ride before a winery visit, traditional lunch, wine tasting, and olive-oil sampling.

“A great way to get out of the city. We took a leisurely drive through the Tuscany countryside and then a delicious traditional Italian lunch with fine wines and good company. An overall lovely day.”

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9.Rome Vespa Tour with Professional Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 576 reviews · from $81

Ride through Rome as a passenger on a driven Vespa with guides such as Elmar, Eric, Gennaro, and Harry. Stop at the Colosseum, Orange Garden, and Janiculum Hill, while a professional photographer creates 20 photos per person.

“It was an amazing tour, with great people! Thank you for showing us around Rome, the photos looked so good and you provided great tips and knowledge of the different areas. I would recommend this tour to anyone :)”

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10.Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

From Florence, guides such as Ben, Filippo, Alessio, and Leonardo lead you into Chianti for about two hours on a Vespa. After safety practice and scenic stops, enjoy lunch, wine, and olive oil at a Tuscan villa or winery.

“This was truly a highlight of our Florence trip! Beautiful scenery, a delicious lunch at a Chianti vineyard where we purchased wine and olive oil - yes they ship! Highly recommend doing this!”

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11.Tuscany Vespa Tour from Florence with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend 7 to 8 hours riding a classic Vespa through the Tuscan hills, exploring San Gimignano, and sharing a light Tuscan lunch with local wines. Guides such as Daniel, Cecilia, Giacomo, Marco, and Stefano help beginners practice safely, with passenger riding available when needed.

“Wow it was amazing! It was worth every penny. It exceeded our expectations. Daniele and his team were great. They made sure we were on time, safe and happy. Need to do this tour, it's a must.”

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12.Small Group Vespa Tour Tuscany Winery & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 268 reviews · 7 hours · from $235

Meet at 9 AM near Café Gamberini for a small-group day with guides such as Lorenzo, Daniel, Cecilia, and Mido. After a Vespa lesson, ride quiet Tuscan roads to San Gimignano, then enjoy a winery lunch and guided tasting. Passengers can ride with guides or use the Tuk-Tuk option.

“Loved riding vespas through the countryside and really enjoyed visiting San Gimignano”

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13.Rome by Vespa – with Francesco: the Best Guided Vespa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Spend about 2.5 hours riding or riding pillion through Rome with Francesco, a licensed guide on his own Vespa. See the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Janiculum Hill, and Trastevere, with photo stops and local stories along the way.

“The Vespa tour was so much fun and the best way to see all the sights in Rome. Our drivers were amazing and we instantly felt safe and trusted them to maneuver the traffic in Rome. Thry also gave great information about Rome and the places we saw. Highly recommend!”

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14.Self-Driven Sightseeing Tour by Vespa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 240 reviews · from $130

Follow guides such as Vittorio, Fabio, Marco, or Francesco through Rome on a Vespa tour tailored to your interests. Share one Vespa per two participants, stop at sights such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain, and reach scenic terraces that are awkward to visit on foot.

“Our guide victorio was excellent he brought us around to all the major attractions in the city and also some of the lesser known ones and explained everything to us. He also gave us multiple opportunities to explore different attractions on our own for 5/10 mins while he waited for us. This should be top of your list of things to do in Rome.”

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15.Guided Vespa Tour with Photo Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $79

You ride pillion on a classic Vespa while an experienced driver and guide lead you through Rome. Expect Colosseum photos, quiet garden views, Trastevere, Janiculum Hill, and 25 digital photographs taken with a Sony Alpha 7 IV. Guides including Karim and Mario are praised for friendly local tips.

“These guys are amazing I had a wonderful time, they took us on a tour and allowed me to experience parts of Rome I would not have experienced if it wasn't for them. Everyone was so nice and they also gave us the history behind the stops we went to on the tour. I would definitely recommend them and I would also do it again.”

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