Vespa Tour “Castelli Romani”

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Don’t be fooled by the name, “Castelli Romani” is the name used for the 13 towns that rise on the Colli Albani, the wreck of a volcano formed 630,000 years ago.
A favorite holiday spot for the Romans since the Empire, today it is still a cool oasis on hot summer days, thanks to its strategic location just a few kilometers from the city centre.

The tour begins with a visit to the remains of ancient Tusculum, whose legend tells that it was founded by Telemachus, son of Ulysses, 4 centuries before the foundation of Rome.
Here the view embraces all of Rome up to the sea; the air is fresher and the humidity favors luxuriant vegetation, part of a protected park full of chestnut groves and butterflies, in which the numerous villages are hidden with their medieval castles overlooking the lake or Renaissance villas with panoramic gardens such as Villa Aldobrandini, built in the sixteenth century and whose splendid facade dominates Frascati.

Nearby stands the Greek Abbey of San Nilo, founded in 1004 and today it is the last of the numerous Byzantine Monasteries which in the Middle Ages were widespread throughout southern Italy and in Rome itself.
This abbey is still today a Byzantine-Greek place of worship: the oriental monastic tradition of the origins is observed but in communion with the Catholic Church because the monastery was founded half a century before the schism.

The tour continues towards Nemi, a medieval village that overlooks the small volcanic lake that takes its name. The city retains a medieval aspect even if its origins date back to the Latins who considered it a sacred place due to the Temple of Diana Nemorense that once stood there.
Nemi is a magical village where the low houses form hidden alleys and labyrinths.

There is an old tradition, that of finding the best delicacies from various local producers and then tasting them in a fraschetta where you only pay for the cover charge and the wine. Among the most sought-after products are the Porchetta di Ariccia, the bread of Genzano with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, the Roman mortadella, the Pecorino Romano, and of course the Castelli wine!

This tour will show you a true Roman paradise. Relax behind an expert Vespa rider and capture the most beautiful views with your own eyes, enjoy true Roman cuisine and taste the white wine produced by local cellars. Our guides will tell you stories and legends related to these places, transforming the tour into a unique experience.

The tour is available in three options: on a Vespa with a professional driver, riding an automatic Vespa alone or with a passenger in the back.
If you are an experienced scooter driver, you can enjoy the tour even if you drive for several hours and in busy roads, you can drive yourself. In this case you cannot drink alcohol. The price remains the same but you are responsible for insurance purposes for any damage to the vehicles (insurance against third parties). For this reason we will have to make a photocopy of your driving license and take your credit card details as a guarantee for the Vespa. You can also carry a passenger behind you. In this case you are responsible for insurance purposes for any damage to the vehicles (third party insurance), while your passenger is 100% covered. For this reason we will have to make a photocopy of your driving license and take your credit card details as a guarantee for the Vespa.

Security Warning:

Your safety is our primary concern. For this we recommend previous driving experience of a Vespa, scooter or motorbike. We reserve the right to decide whether to suspend your participation in the tour if it turns out that you are unable to drive the vehicle safely.

The tour is available only by booking via email and can take place with a personalized itinerary, a guide in your language and with the vehicle you prefer, including vintage cars or Vespas.

To book, simply send an email to tour@bicibaci.com, you will be contacted by our staff who will organize the service according to your needs.

The tour in a nutshell

Duration5 hours
Distance80km (50 miles)
IncludesGuide and driver, Vespa, helmet, balaclava, wine and typical products, insurance
PriceStarting from 185 euro per person
DepartureFrom March 1st to October 31st every day at 10:30
Meeting pointVia del Viminale 5 (Metro B-A Repubblica stop)
LanguagesEnglish/Italian (other languages on request German/French/Spanish/Dutch)
ChildrenAccepted as long as they are tall enough to touch the footpeg of the Vespa with their feet. Their parents are responsible for them and the children pay full price.
OPTION: With guide but without riderIf you are an experienced scooter driver, can enjoy the tour even if you drive for several hours and quickly cross dangerous intersections, you can drive. In this case you cannot drink alcohol. The price remains the same but you are responsible for insurance purposes for any damage to the vehicles (insurance against third parties). For this reason we will have to make a photocopy of your driving license and take your credit card details as a guarantee for the Vespa.
OPTION: With guide, without rider, carrying a passengerIf you are an experienced scooter driver, you can enjoy the tour even if you drive for several hours and quickly cross dangerous intersections, you can drive and carry a passenger with you. In this case you cannot drink alcohol. You are responsible for any damage to the vehicles for insurance purposes (third party insurance) but your passenger is 100% covered. For this reason we will have to make a photocopy of your driving license and take your credit card details as a guarantee for the Vespa.

What you will see

  • L'Appia Antica
  • Circo di Massenzio
  • Mausoleo di Cecilia Matella
  • Via dei Quintilli
  • Panorama sui colli Albani
  • Il castello di Grottaferrata
  • Le rovine di Tusculum
  • Il lago Albano
  • Il borgo e il lago di Nemi
  • Rocca di Papa
  • Le foreste di castani
  • Le Vigne di Frascati
  • Villa Aldobrandini
  • Il Mandrione
  • Il Mausoleo di Casal Rotondo
  • Fontana di Trevi

How it works

  • It is necessary to book at least 24 hours before the start of the tour.
  • You can cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start date of the tour; in this case the amount already paid will be refunded.
  • Tours are guaranteed in English; you can request a guide in another language by writing to tour@bicibaci.com.
  • In case of bad weather we still guarantee your tour. We recommend comfortable and appropriate clothing.

Upgrades

If you want to organise a tour with a customised itinerary, write to tour@bicibaci.com.
We can organise a private tour with a guide in your language, using your preferred means of transport, including vintage Vespas or cars.

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