Tuscany Wine Tour by Vespa from Florence
Taste the food and wine of Chianti as you ride through the Tuscan countryside on a vintage scooter
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(26)
6h
Max 15 Guests
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Always dreamed of cruising through the Italian countryside on a vintage Vespa? Want to taste famous Chianti wine in the place where it's made? Picture yourself as Audrey Hepburn or Gregory Peck and saddle up for a ride through the rolling hills and ancient villages of Tuscany. Starting from Florence, this tour teaches you to ride an iconic Vespa scooter before you set off for a day exploring a winery, vineyards, and delicious local food that make this region so famous.
Beginning in Piazza Mentana in Florence, you’ll get ready for your day on the road with a lesson in Vespa riding on the training track. Don't worry, it’s simple enough to get the hang of, and soon you’ll be following your fun local guide out of the city and into the beautiful Tuscan countryside. As you pass through tiny villages and wind through rolling hills, you’ll stop for pictures and stories of the region’s rich history. You’ll also visit one of the finest Chianti wineries, where you’ll ...
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Vintage Vespa
Tuscan countryside
Wneries
Traditional local lunch
Local Tuscan foods
Group size of 20 people
Hotel pick up and drop off
Guide gratuities
Meeting point in Piazza Mentana
Join up with your guide in central Florence at 10:30 am to take part in a Vespa driving lesson before hitting the road.
Roundtrip
After mastering the private training circuit, it’s time to get rolling. Hop on your Vespa and prepare for an epic ride into the Tuscan countryside and back.
Transportation from Florence
There’s certainly no better way to soak up views of rolling vineyards, olive groves, and ancient farmhouses than from the seat of a Vespa.
Vintage scooter
While driving a scooter is undeniably fun and nostalgic, it also immerses you in the landscapes in a way other vehicles can't.
Countryside Vespa ride
Wind your way through Tuscany’s iconic countryside, soaking in the beauty of lush vineyards and picturesque medieval hilltop towns.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
You'll meet your guide and group in Piazza Mentana. Exact instructions will be provided upon booking.
Bring your driving license, some water, and clothes to suit the weather forecast.
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Of course you can do this with these guides!
Maureen Cushman-Lagerstrom
June 18, 2024
Our 6 1/2 hr tour on Vespas would not have been possible without the expert advice on how to ride and care taken to be sure we were confident to do so! Heather was excellent, never wavering in his duty of safety first and Cecelia was very knowledgeable, friendly and inclusive for all guests no matter the age! Keep doing what you love and never be afraid to try new things as these angels are here to show you the way🥰
Shannon Vaughn
June 16, 2024
Kara Lynn Young
May 16, 2024
Just do it. Thank me later.
Erin Fisher
May 13, 2024
This trip is a must-do for anyone wanting to live out their Under the Tuscan Sun fantasies. My hisband and I had had a rough day and a half prior to this tour and had forgotten our driver's licenses, which of course, meant no Vespa unless we could produce them or copies of them. No one at the office was rude or made us feel worse than we already did. Luckily, were able to find the information we needed! A short bus ride with jokes and intros from Heather calmed us down and got us excited to learn to ride. Neither of us had Vespa experience and the learning curve in our group was steep. The ID thing had made me very frazzled and it took me a long time and several tries to get the hang of the machine. Neither Federica nor Heather gave up on me and they were extremely kind and patient. We rode ~26 to Greve in Chianti and back with our guides helping us get though traffic so that we never felt unsafe. We enjoyed a delicious lunch, wine and olive oil tasting, and lovely conversation at Diadema. The scenery was insanely beautiful and the weather was perfect - remember to wear sunscreen for that Tuscan sun! Also highly recommend a go-pro if you're riding by yourself since you can't really take pictures while you're driving - wish I had!
Paula Riggen
October 13, 2023
Elena Green
October 06, 2023
Melanie Dupont
October 04, 2023
Teresa Findlay
September 29, 2023
One of the best vacation experiences of our 16 days cruise and time in Italy
Steven Peugh
September 14, 2023
I have to write it again: One of the best vacation experiences of our 16 days cruise and time in Italy!!!!! We so enjoyed this tour. The check in process at Florencetown tour offices was quick, friendly and efficient. From there our AWESOME tour guides, Haider, Antonio, and Sara took over and the FUN began. They drove us out into the Chianti countryside and gave us expert instructions on how to ride the Vespas. Then off we went. They kept us safe of the roads, had us stop at lookout points and gave us great history information about the area. We then had a small snack and coffee. Then riding back a slightly different route to the Vespa storage area. We then walked up to a nice village and had a wine/olive oil tasting and then a very nice sit down served lunch that was fantastic. The guides then bussed us back to Florence with more fun on the way. What a great experience that I will not forget!!! Highly recommend this tour.
Mitchell Trace
May 25, 2023
Great Ride Into the Countryside
ROBERT BARCLAY
May 21, 2023
Took a lesson and check ride on the scooter. They took us to an old church that was on a hill overlooking an olive Grove and vineyard. Then into Greve for a light snack in an open market. Finally back to the Diadema winery and restaurant for lunch and a tasting. Great tour.
Kaylee Chappelow
May 14, 2023
This tour is a wow.
Kelsey Ingerto
May 12, 2023
This tour exceeded our expectations in every way. The scenery, the stops, and the overall experience were top-notch.
Amazing experience with awesome guides!!
Vincent Fank
May 09, 2023
This experience is an absolute must do for anyone wanting to see the countryside. Our guides, Sebastian and Hiather, made the trip so much fun! They are both so knowledgeable about the city and region but also had great personalities that made it fun to spend time with them. Driving the vespas was so much fun and we always felt safe the whole time. I will recommend this experience to anyone that visits Florence, even if you’ve been before!
A MUST DO!
Leslie McKernon
May 05, 2023
I cannot believe how much fun this tour was! The guides (Sara and Haider) were full of fun facts and so funny! They made every step of this safe, fun and educational. From the beginning to the beautiful end with lunch at the winery it was well worth it. And don’t worry if you decide not to drive a Vespa as being a passenger has its perks too!
Vespa- excellent tour
Jane Taunton
April 20, 2023
This tour was excellent! We met at the tour office, took a small bus to the Vespa facility (20 minute drive) received our helmets and took a 1/2 hour lesson on how to drive. You can drive one alone or double up on one vespa with your partner. We drove through the country side on our vespas, stopped at some beautiful sites ( one was a small church, another was a small town. They gave us a delicious sandwich and we had free time to explore the town. Then we drove our vespas back to the facility where we loaded the bus again to drive to a beautiful vineyard, olive orchard. We had a tour of the facility and did a wine tasting with some delicious snacks. We once again boarded the bus and drove back to the tour facility. Our tour guides were spectacular (4 of them) We felt very safe the whole trip. I would recommend this trip to everyone I know.
Angelina Linnett
October 15, 2022
One of the best vacation experiences
Mojan Benham
October 14, 2022
This tour really exceeded all expectations. The guides were very organized and punctual, they had the coach bus and forms ready to take us to the Vespa location. They then walked us through a tutorial on how to use the motorbikes. I have no prior experience but was able to learn after a few laps around the practice area. For those who didn’t feel comfortable after trying, they had the option to ride on the back of a Vespa with the instructor or ride in a car behind us. The whole ride was about an hour and we stopped at many scenic spots overlooking the Tuscan countryside to take photos. The instructors were very careful, with one at the front of the group and one at the back, stopping traffic to wave us through left turns so we felt safe. We visited two wineries and had lunch at the second, and were able to see the cellars and the olive oil mill. A perfect way to experience Tuscany, would very highly recommend.
Great tour
Joan Van Gestel
October 13, 2022
We had a great time! Vespa ride was fun with beautiful views and both wineries and lunch were great.
Elaine Petrik
October 07, 2022
We got rained out!
Zaheer Shivji
September 26, 2022
We got our helmets and Vespa lesson and then unfortunately it started to rain very heavily. The Vespa portion of the tour was cancelled and we had to do the tour by bus. Once we got over this disappointment the rest of the tour was great. The guides Grazia and Giuseppe were wonderful and went out of their way to ensure everyone was comfortable and happy. Too bad they couldn’t control the weather.
Kevin Frizzell
September 15, 2022
Extraordinary
Teresa Blanco
September 15, 2022
The Vespa wine tour was beyond fun. The vespas are easy to drive and provide an amazing view of the entire scenery throughout the ride. The wine tasting and lunch was top notch very flavorful but not too filling. The tour guides were amazing. They kept us safe and cared for us throughout. If I could rate this a 10 I would give it a 10 +.
Amazing!
Crystal Sharon
August 11, 2022
This was the highlight of our trip to Italy! Matt (Matthias I think is his full name) and his colleagues were very knowledgeable and made the trip so much fun! It was my first time riding a Vespa and I was a bit nervous- but they did a great job teaching me. By the end of the trip, I felt like I really had the hang of it!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
So much fun! Best day in Italy!
July 06, 2021
This was so cool, I never had driven a vespa or anything besides a very normal car so I was a little worried that it would be tough. It was super easy and fun! The wineries were great and we felt like we were straight out of that Diane Lane movie, Under the Tuscan Sun