For those in Rome that day — tourist or local — logistics are the critical variable. The most beautiful streets in the centre are inaccessible to cars, car parks are full, and public transport is overcrowded. With a private driver on 2 June in Rome, you decide where to go first, then move — without worrying about how.
How it unfolds:
The ceremony begins at 09:30 with the President of the Republic's address and the laying of a wreath at the Altare della Patria. This is followed by a march of the Armed Forces (army, navy, air force, carabinieri, finance police), cavalry units, historic and contemporary military vehicles. The most anticipated moment: the Frecce Tricolori flyover, painting the Roman sky in the Italian tricolour.
Where to watch the parade:
- Piazza Venezia: the starting point, closest to the official stands
- Along Via dei Fori Imperiali: barriers line both sides of the avenue — arrive by 09:00 to find a spot
- Colosseum and Roman Forum: at the end of the avenue you see the troops pass with the Colosseum as a backdrop — visually spectacular
The parade is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations: first come, first served.
Road closures for the parade Via dei Fori Imperiali and adjacent streets (Via del Colosseo, part of Via Cavour, the Piazza Venezia area) close to traffic from early morning until the end of the parade (usually by 12:30–13:00). Alternative routes impose significant detours.
ZTL active The Limited Traffic Zone in the historic centre is active even on public holidays. Those without appropriate authorisations cannot access the most interesting areas by private car. NCC vehicles operate with the necessary permits in authorised areas.
Car parks at capacity Within a kilometre of the Fori Imperiali, the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, car parks are full by 08:00. Peripheral car parks then require an additional walk or public transport connection.
With a private driver, none of these problems exist: drop-off directly at the nearest permitted point to your site of interest, no circling for parking.
Morning: the parade and Piazza Venezia The morning is dedicated to the ceremony. Reaching Via dei Fori Imperiali by 09:00 is the priority — the driver drops you at a strategic nearby point and waits or picks you up when the parade ends. Those wanting to see the Frecce Tricolori should position themselves along the avenue by that time.
Mid-morning: Campidoglio and Capitoline Museums The Campidoglio, overlooking the Roman Forum, is one of the best spots to watch the parade from above — and the Capitoline Museums on 2 June often offer free or reduced entry. The collection includes the Capitoline Wolf, the equestrian Marcus Aurelius and one of the finest collections of ancient art in Rome.
Afternoon: Roman Forum and Colosseum After the parade ends (usually by 13:00) Via dei Fori Imperiali progressively reopens. The Roman Forum and Colosseum are open — with online booking you skip the queue. For the best itinerary for a full day with a private driver, the Rome tour with private driver guide offers an optimised route with real timings for each site.
Cultural alternative: Vatican Museums Those preferring to avoid parade crowds can visit the Vatican Museums in the morning — less crowded than usual since most tourists are at the Fori. Online booking mandatory.
Evening: Trastevere and dinner On the evening of 2 June, Trastevere is lively: full restaurants, festive atmosphere, local events. The driver takes you directly to the neighbourhood and picks you up at the end of the evening — no thought needed for parking or late-night public transport.
Point-to-point transfer For those with a planned itinerary covering specific routes — hotel to Fori, Fori to Vatican Museums, Vatican to Trastevere. Each leg at a fixed price.
Half day (4 hours) The driver is available for 4 consecutive hours. Ideal for following the parade in the morning and visiting a site in the afternoon. The vehicle waits while you're at the Capitoline Museums or the Colosseum.
Full day (8 hours) The solution for maximum flexibility: parade in the morning, lunch, cultural visit in the afternoon, aperitivo in Trastevere in the evening. The driver handles all transfers and alternative routes around road closures — you just enjoy the day.
For those arriving in Rome by train the day before, transfer from Roma Termini Station can be combined with the 2 June full-day service in a single booking.
| Service | E-Class Saloon (up to 4 pax) | V-Class Van (up to 7 pax) | |---|---|---| | Point-to-point Rome Centre | from €55 | from €80 | | Half day (4 hours) | from €180 | from €240 | | Full day (8 hours) | from €250 | from €340 |
For families or groups, the per-person cost with saloon or van is very competitive versus a taxi — especially on holidays when the holiday taximeter rate applies. The complete private driver price comparison for Rome breaks down costs for all services.
Book early. 2 June — especially when it falls near a weekend — is one of the highest-demand days. Vehicles fill up. Contact us via WhatsApp at +39 351 875 2759 or through the online form: reply guaranteed within 30 minutes.