A trip out, along the Tiburtina Consular Road, up to the magnificent Hadrian's Villa, built and designed by the Emperor Hadrian at the beginning of the 2nd century AD as his own extraordinary imperial residence.

After lunch in a typical Tivoli restaurant, you will walk through the wonderful garden of Villa D'Este, a Renaissance villa with 50 fountains and spectacular water games, which inspired the construction of villas and gardens such as Versailles; it is immersed in the greenery and surrounded by the music of waterfalls and secular trees. Both Villas are declared World Heritage Sites.

Before returning to Rome, you will admire the splendid view of Villa Gregoriana and its incredible engineering work ordered by Pope Gregory XVI in mid-19th century, to deviate the Aniene River and protect Tivoli from continuing floods.

The itinerary of this tour departs from the centre of Rome and reaches the ancient Appian Way, where you will admire the Tomb of Caecilia Metella and the Circus of Maxentius. The route leads through the Appian Way and reaches its first stop: Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence, overlooking the crater of a volcano in which now sets the Albano lake. Along the panoramic road bordering the lake, the “Via dei Laghi”, we will reach Grottaferrata and its wonderful S. Nile Abbey, a Greek abbey founded in 1004, which is the only Greek-Byzantine rite abbey existing in Italy.

History narrates that the ancient city of Rome was founded on the Palatine Hill and then expanded on the other six hills that later formed the legendary Seven Hills of Rome. Just driving one of our Vespa scooters across these places you will discover the beauties of the Capital, in an exciting and fun trip. This itinerary of about 3 hours riding a Vespa scooter has always offered the best emotions.

If you are looking for a Vespa tour that covers all the artistic styles and beauties of Rome, then look no further! This tour offers an overview from ancient Rome to the Renaissance, the Baroque and the Neoclassic periods and an all-encompassing explanation of the Eternal City’s unmistakable style. A real Grand Tour of Rome by Vespa. You will also be delighted with a tasting of traditional Roman cuisine in one of the typical taverns.