Florence Chianti Vespa Tour with Wine Tasting & Meal

About this experience

Tuscany Vespa Tour from Florence: ride an iconic Piaggio Vespa, choose a Piaggio scooter, or select a Fiat Topolino e-car to explore the Chianti countryside with wine tasting, olive oil tasting and a traditional Tuscan meal. This tour stands out because it combines the first and original Vespa tour in Italy with scenic Chianti back roads, vineyards, olive groves, medieval villages and expert local guidance. Travel from Florence by minivan, receive a safety briefing, then follow your professional tour escort with support vehicle assistance during the countryside route. End the experience at a Chianti winery with a guided cellar visit, wine and olive oil tasting, and Tuscan lunch or dinner. Choose solo Vespa, double Vespa, solo scooter or Fiat Topolino e-car option according to your preferred driving setup.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 60 min

   Start your Tuscany Vespa tour from Florence at Via dei Vagellai 22r, where you meet your tour leader at least 15 minutes before departure. Travel by minivan to the Chianti countryside in about 35 minutes, enjoying views of rolling Tuscan hills, vineyards and olive groves. Along the way, your guide introduces the area’s history, landscapes and wine traditions before your Vespa, scooter or e-car tour begins.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 60 min

   Begin your Tuscany Vespa, scooter or e-car tour just outside Florence in Impruneta, a charming town known for terracotta craftsmanship and authentic Tuscan atmosphere. After a safety briefing and orientation, start your first ride through peaceful Chianti country roads surrounded by olive groves, rolling hills and scenic Tuscan countryside views.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 60 min

   Drive through the heart of the Chianti Classico region and reach Strada in Chianti, a picturesque Tuscan village surrounded by vineyards, cypress-lined roads and rolling countryside. Enjoy authentic Tuscany views, quiet village squares and scenic landscapes during your Vespa, scooter or e-car route.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 60 min

   Continue your Tuscany Vespa, scooter or e-car tour to Chiocchio, a peaceful Chianti hamlet surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves. Enjoy quiet countryside roads, authentic rural landscapes and the slower pace of Tuscany, far from the crowds.

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 90 min

   Stop in the Impruneta countryside for a Chianti winery lunch or dinner at a historic Tuscan estate. Enjoy traditional Tuscan dishes paired with Chianti wine tasting and extra virgin olive oil tasting produced on-site, for an authentic farm-to-table experience surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 60 min

   Return to Florence by minivan after your Tuscany Vespa, scooter or e-car tour, following scenic Chianti countryside roads one last time. End the experience with unforgettable memories of vineyards, olive groves, Tuscan villages and panoramic landscapes.

What's included

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• Scenic route through vineyards, olive groves, medieval villages and Tuscan hills
• Chianti winery visit with wine tasting and olive oil tasting
• Original Piaggio Vespa, Piaggio Zip scooter or Fiat Topolino e-car, according to selected option
• Roundtrip transportation from Florence to the Tuscany departure point
• Enjoy a 3-course Italian meal with appetizer, first course and dessert, featuring seasonal dishes that vary according to fresh local ingredients.
• Professional tour escort for the guided Chianti countryside route
• Tuscany Vespa tour from Florence through the Chianti countryside

What's not included

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• Gratuities
• Hotel pick up and drop-off

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing
• Minimum age is 18 years
• If you want to book multiple vespas (each for sole use with just one rider), please put through single bookings
• 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 vehicles (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
• The Single Vespa and Double Vespa tour options entitle clients to ride the original Piaggio Vespas, but Piaggio Zip scooters (which are lighter and easier to ride) are also available
• 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 IS MANDATORY 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. NO CASH PAYMENT, ONLY CREDIT CARDS.
• Travelers are required to have a credit card.
• 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
• 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)
• For the double Vespa two persons are required (1 driver & 1 passenger)
• RAIN POLICY: The tour runs rain or shine (but please see below). The tour departure will never be cancelled due to rain. We will do our best to proceed with the tour, avoiding the rain and thus possibly carrying out the tour with our minivan until and if the rain should stop and street conditions will guarantee a safe ride. If it does not stop raining, the entire tour will be conducted in the safety and comfort of the minivan. Guest options on rainy days: 1) Proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather – PARTIAL RIDE or NO RIDE due to heavy RAIN Customers can decide to proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather with the understanding that if scooters are not ridden at all due to rain, or if the Vespa tour is dramatically abbreviated due to rain, customers will NOT be granted any refund or discount. We will do our best to get you on a scooter, weather permitting. Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority, and proper rain gear is mandatory for guests choosing to "ride in the rain". We ask clients to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure, to check the weather conditions and choose accordingly. No-shows will not be refunded.
• To preserve the authentic open-air feel of your eco-friendly ride, our Topolino e-cars do not have traditional air conditioning. Two small fans are provided in each car to keep you comfortable while you enjoy the Tuscan breeze. Operative also in spring and autumn, our vehicles ensure the comfort of always traveling warm and dry, so you can fully enjoy the ride in every season.
• Vegetarian or Vegan Options available upon request. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements are kindly requested to notify the company at least 48 hours prior to departure to allow the necessary arrangements to be made.

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.