Chianti and Tuscany Hills Vespa Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting
Description
Experience a unique adventure through the Chianti hills on a classic-style Vespa Piaggio, departing directly from the heart of Florence. After an initial briefing and a short riding practice to get comfortable with the Vespa, you’ll leave the city to immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside, riding along scenic roads lined with vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages. Along the route, there are several photo stops to enjoy the landscapes and capture the authentic soul of Tuscany. The shared guided tour includes a visit to a renowned local winery, where you’ll enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch accompanied by a tasting of Chianti wines and extra virgin olive oil. You’ll also have the chance to explore the cellars, learn about the production process, and purchase local products. Accompanied throughout the day by a knowledgeable and friendly guide, you’ll experience a perfect mix of fun, safety, and discovery. A unique and memorable way to explore Tuscany from the seat of a Vespa!
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Since the tour departs from the city center and involves riding in traffic, previous driving experience on a scooter is strictly required Before departure, a practical driving test will be conducted; if the tour leader considers that you are unable to ride safely, you will not be allowed to drive and no refund will be provided. After that, be ready to immerse in the Tuscan countryside and make your wish come true.
Ride through the gentle Tuscan landscape while discovering local stories and hidden gems along the way. The highlight is a visit to a local winery, where you'll uncover the secrets of Chianti Classico. Here, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting paired with local delicacies, followed by a traditional Tuscan lunch, an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Sample Menu 1. Platter of Tuscan cold cuts, crostini and local cheeses, The most traditional Tuscan starter, enjoy the flavours of our region and some of the best locally produced specialties 2. Pasta with Bolognese Sauce, Enjoy the king of Italian cooking tradition, a well earned pasta dish topped with Italy's most famous sauce, Ragu alla Bolognese! 3. Typical Tuscan dessert, Enjoy a surprise dessert prepared by the winery.
After savoring the authentic flavors and soaking in the charm of the location, you’ll return to Florence, but the experience doesn’t end there. On the way back to the meeting point, enjoy enchanting views of the Tuscan countryside and don’t miss the chance to take beautiful photos along the way.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
One of the best experiences I have ever had with the actual tour guides but not this booking company. 100/10 experience- however, DO NOT BOOK THROUGH HERE. Book through the actual Chianti Vespa tours. Irene, the lady who was “communicating” with us almost made us miss our tour which stressed out not only our group but the tour guides. Do not bother working with her because she is either completely unresponsive or will give you the wrong information and make you miss your trip while gaslighting you at the same time. Everyone who works at the Chianti winery is extremely nice and accommodating, especially considering I have food allergies. They made it an amazing experience!! If you have never used a Vespa- they make it quick and easy to learn and I was completely comfortable the whole time. Also- the wine and olive oil is truly the best I’ve had and I can be a wine snob.
Book directly with the company (Tuscany Vespa Tours)! The guides were awesome and the experience was great, however Viator was a terrible coordinator. They sent us the wrong address and time. Irene called us 5 minutes before the initial tour time (the new time was 30 minutes earlier across town) and was rude, unhelpful, and claimed she had told us about the change - she did not. I was the only one who got contacted at all, I went on this tour with 2 other friends who booked separately and they never even got a call about the last minute change of address and time. Thankfully, the guides were still at the new meeting point and we were able to go. I would highly recommend this tour, but please book directly though them.
This was an amazing tour with our guide Ben! He was so informative, kind, and funny too. The views are so beautiful and the homemade lunch was delicious and wines were great!
Ben was the best guide ever! We started off in a car park to practice and get all the safety tips we need! No experience needed!! It was such a fun Vespa ride through the country side ending in delicious wine and food! Would definitely recommend and do it again!!!
Read the fine print!! Meet up Location different than what is communicated on Viator. Received one text 3 weeks before tour on meeting location, Viator sends reminder the day before of meeting location and time (which was different). Needless to say, like other reviews we missed the tour because this company did not have consistent information with Viator. When you have a family vacation booked with multiple excursions, you should rely on all information to be correct and consistent. Company tried to make it right by offering a much lower priced E-bike tour. Just sucks that we missed out on this because they can’t fix their communication and don’t feel responsible because they texted us 3 weeks prior with meet up info. Even though this has happened multiple times with others! I would steer clear of Ciao Florence as this lazy way of communicating with customers and lack of empathy had us paying $500 extra for an inferior tour.
