Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine

About this experience

Drive your own stylish Vespa through Tuscany, just as the locals do, on this 4-hour small-group tour from Florence! Following your guide, leave Florence and head to the hills, passing beautiful attractions like the Church of San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo. Finish in the best way possible, with a relaxing and typically delicious Tuscan meal at our country estate. Menu for lunch is bruschetta, pasta and a cheese and salami board Numbers are limited to 10 people on this fun-filled Vespa tour, ensuring you'll enjoy a more personalized experience.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Piazza Michelangelo is on a hill on the south bank of the Arno River, just east of the center of Florence, and offers a stunning view of the city.

2. Stop 2

   Pozzolatico is an little village in the southern part of Florence and it marks the start of the Chianti Classico region.

3. Stop 3

   The diverse and amazing panorama in Tuscany is distinguished with its diverse and scenic landscapes; perhaps the most famous being Chianti. Located in an area that encompasses Florence and Siena, Chianti is as varied in its scenery as it is in its wines.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 5 min

   Villa del Poggio Imperiale is a predominantly neoclassical former grand ducal villa in Arcetri, just to the south of Florence in Tuscany, central Italy.

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 20 min

   San Miniato al Monte is a basilica in Florence, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as one of the finest Romanesque structures in Tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in Italy.

6. Stop 6

   Pian dei Giullari is an hamlet overlooking Florence, just above Piazzale Michelangelo, and the villa there was once Galileo’s home. In this area there is our country estate where you will be stopping for a meal with a glass of wine

What's included

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• A fun and professional guide to lead the tour
• Rental of a Vespa (automatic with no gears) and helmet
• Third party insurance and fuel
• Tasting of typical local food and wine at our country estate

What's not included

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• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional information

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• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A valid driver license is required, bring the original with you! A copy or a photo is not accepted
• Minimum participant age: 18 years
• Previous experience riding a scooter is recommended. The tour leader reserves the right at his or her absolute discretion to terminate the participation of any rider who is unable to ride the Vespa safely.
• Vegetarian option is available, but we regret that gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for
• The type pf Vespa you will be driving is automatic with no gears
• Menu for lunch is bruschetta, pasta and a cheese and salami board
• Pregnant travelers cannot participate to this activity
• We request to sign a waiver for damages incurred to the vehicle because of customer negligence or error while driving. Only third party insurance is included
• We cannot accept pregnant travelers

Cancellation policy

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