Tuscany by Vespa

• Enjoy the "Dolce Vita" in the Tuscan countryside on board a true Italian icon: the Vespa
• Discover the extraordinary landscapes of the Chianti region
• Taste the best of Tuscan cuisine: traditional dishes, olive oil and wine

The authentic Tuscany by Vespa tour

Duration

6.5 hours

About

The only Original Vespa Tour from Florence, the very first and most beloved shared Vespa Tours in Italy! On the go for over 10 years, with over 25,000 elated clients who enthusiastically vouch for us, and our ever-growing passion and dedication this is the most carefully planned and entertaining experience you can get. Join the Vespa Club, live the Italian Dolce Vita!

Helmets on, all off for an exciting day on the road!
Led by a local guide drive your own Vespa along the quiet, cypress-lined country roads of the Chianti area, capturing the best of the scenery, the countryside aromas and soft breezes!

Our Tuscany Vespa tours start from Florence: depart from downtown aboard our minivan in the morning, for a pleasant drive to the nearby hillside. A line of state-of-the-art Vespas will be there waiting for you.
After a briefing with your English-speaking escort, a Vespa pro, you will take a practice drive in the safety of our dedicated space. Once you feel at ease and confident … whizz off, following your local guide!

Enjoy the feel of the fresh country air as you admire the gentle fields dotted with silvery olive groves, tiny ancient parish churches and golden-hued farmhouses.
Take in the beauty of luxuriant vineyards and stop along the way for photos, and for a lovely visit to a famous local winery.
Explore their cellars and learn all about wine production techniques from the expert winery staff.

Drive on along flower-filled meadows and reach the delighful boutique winery where you will enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch (or dinner). Relish the unique flavors of seasonal local specialties, learn about the estate's approach to winemaking and savor the best, with a guided tasting of the estate wine and olive oil.

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Tuscany by Vespa tour: drive along scenic and silent country roads through the hillside of Tuscany on a scooter admiring the sights, smells and sounds of the Chianti region!

N.B.: We have a limited number of Electric Vespas

Imagine: the Chianti hills, vineyards and olive trees, one of the most beautiful views in the world from a truly original perspective, which is also an Italian icon: the Vespa.

Our comfortable minivan will take you out of the city, in the Chianti countryside. Before starting the tour you will be given all the information needed to drive the Vespa in perfect safety. So you will be ready to discover the wonders of Chianti.

The tour will take you through extraordinary itineraries among rolling hills studded with vineyards and olive trees, small quaint villages and ancient churches.

You will visit a famous cellar where the wine is produced and enjoy a guided tour learning some secrets about wine and oil production. Then you will visit a family-run farm where they produce organic wine.

Finally you will discover the flavours of Tuscan cuisine with a meal based on typical products (lunch or dinner depending on the departure), accompanied by a wine tasting at our favourite winery.

1. The tour is conducted only in ENGLISH
2. Tickets will be sent via e-mail within 24-48 hours after purchase (weekdays) with all the instructions on how to get to the meeting point
3. Let us know in advance any special need or mobility problems so that we can assist you at our best
4. Please inform us in advance of any allergies or intolerances so we can take this into account for the meal
5. A valid driving license is required (although you do not need a motorcycle license) and you must be at least 18 years of age to drive, at least 13 years to be a passenger
6. The itinerary takes place on roads mostly paved with little traffic, along a route of about 30 km
7. In case of rain the tour will take place anyway, and it can be conducted in our minivan. In any case, you will have the opportunity to choose whether to take part in the tour, or ask for a voucher to be used within one year from the issue. Anyone who does not show up will not be entitled to any refund.

We cannot wait to welcome you to the land of authentic products and unforgettable experiences.

Clients are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Tours will start at the exact scheduled time.

Please take this into consideration when arranging your travel schedule. No delay, even for a few minutes, can be tolerated and missing the experience won't entitle you to any refund, not even a partial one.

Children / teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age partecipant and no refund will be due.
Please note that Italy's law doesn't permit selling alcoholic beverage to teens under 18 y.o. so clients under this age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.

Please note that pets are not allowed on this tour.

The described itineraries may undergo slight modifications due to unforeseen operational requirements.

A valid driving license is required (although you do not need a motorcycle license), make sure you have it with you on the tour, and you must be at least 18 years of age to drive, at least 13 years to be a passenger.
- Previous experience is not required but advantageous and highly advised. The tour operator reserves the right of final judgement in client participation of actual scooter driving or in client being a passenger, or to discontinue scooter use at any point of the tour. Any participant unable to drive scooters safely may ride double with a partner, or on the guide’s scooter if available or continue the tour on board one of our support vehichles (the Tuscany Tuk Tuk or the minivan, depending which is available) if unable to be a safe passenger as well. NO REFUND will be granted in this case. OUR FIRST AND FOREMOST CONCERN IS EVERYONE’S SAFETY.
- This tour option entitles client to ride the iconic original PIAGGIO VESPA or Electric VESPA, but PIAGGIO ZIP scooters (which are smaller) are also available (SMART OPTION).
- A THIRD-PARTY insurance for civil liability is INCLUDED in the price of the tour. As for any vehicle rental, please note that clients will be given two options to choose from, to cover vehicle damages (either one of these two will need to be chosen in order to rent the Vespa): subscribe an additional insurance (€20,00 per vehicle, not refundable) or sign for a guarantee deposit of €500,00 on their credit card.
- Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
- The maximum load the Vespa can tolerate is 170 kg / 374 lbs (whether one or two people, bags included). At check-in, Towns of Italy reserves the right to exclude participants from this tour if these requirements are not met. No refund will be due.

• Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.

Please note that starting from March 1st 2025, the meeting point will slightly change: meet our tour guide in Via dei Vagellai, 22 red, corner with Piazza Mentana (opposite to the Arno River).