From Florence: Small-Group Tuscany Vespa Tour with Lunch & Wine
Description
Discover the off-the-beaten-paths in the Chianti area around the hills of San Gimignano far away from the crowds on your own 50cc Vespa. Follow your local tour leader through spectacular windy roads and get spoiled with a 3 course authentic Tuscan lunch and wine experience at a winery!
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Itinerary
Stop by our office first at 09:30am for the check in procedures necessary for the tour. Don't forget to bring all the documents required. The tour will depart at 10:00am from Florence. The drive to the Chianti will take about an hour, during which your guide will outline the day's itinerary and share fascinating insights about Tuscany’s history, culture, and landscapes. As you relax and take in the scenic drive enjoy the rolling hills, dotted with vineyards and olive groves. Your guide's engaging stories and knowledge will enhance your appreciation of the region, making the drive both informative and enjoyable. Differently from other companies offering vespa tours from Florence visiting only the nearby hills, we will take you to an exclusive area in the heart of Chianti region famous for amazing sceneries and closed to the most famous Tuscany Medieval Town called San Gimignano.
Reach our head quarter in the heart of the Chianti region at 10.40am where you will meet you local leader. After a test drive to make sure you are comfindent on the vespa and safety procedures you will be ready to kick the road.
Start the ride towards quiet and scenic roads through the rolling hills of the Chianti region where some of the most famous Tuscan wines are produces and fall in love with the fields of vines, cypresses and Tuscan rural houses. Many photo stops opportunities. Along our itinerary, we are going to be able to see the skylines of the incredible Medieval villages like San Gimignano and listen to the legendary stories that these places hold from your local guide.
Our next destination will be a charming local winery, where the warm and hospitable owners will greet you and guide you through their beautiful property. You'll have the chance to explore the vineyards and learn about the intricate process of wine production. Afterward, you'll be treated to a delightful and authentic Tuscan meal, featuring a tasting of their exquisite wines and premium extra virgin olive oil. This experience promises to be an absolute treat, immersing you in the rich culinary traditions and flavors of Tuscany.
Hop again on the vespa and prepare to enjoy the final leg of your scenic drive through the breathtaking Tuscan countryside. As you traverse the winding roads, you'll be surrounded by rolling hills dotted with ancient olive groves, verdant vineyards, and picturesque farmhouses. The vespe is the perfect vehicle to allow you to fully immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of Tuscany, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.
Return back to the same starting point in the afternoon with a camera full a photos and a heart full of joy. Before leaving the group, go quickly through the final check of the vehicle and get ready to return back to Florence on a 45 minutes ride at 5:00pm
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Previous scooter/Vespa/motorcycle driving experience is required and mandatory: A driving test is conducted by the team before the tour to verify the real ability to drive and being confident on a Vespa. Any participant unable to drive scooters safely may ride double with the partner or won’t allowed to attend the tour. No refunds will be granted in these cases.
- A valid credit card for preauthorization is required as a guarantee in case of damages to vehicle. (No prepaid card | No American Express cards | No bancoposta)
- A driver's license valid in Italy is required and must be presented upon arrival.
- Drivers must be at least 18 years old and passengers at least 15 years old
- The vehicle weighs 88kg (194lb)
- The height of the saddle from the ground is 81cm (2'). Not recommended for people smaller than 1,60m (5’3”)
- Max speed of the vehicle is 48km/h (29.82 mph) on flat roads / 15km/h (9.32 mph) on hills
- Vespa Primavera 50cc or Zip provided for the tour. Max weight on the Vespa50cc is recommended at 160 kg total (353 lbs)
Reviews(139)
The wine tasting had an amazing lunch and I was fine just tasting and ready to be back on the Vespa for the last 40 mins. Alessandro loves Vespas and gives a great talk on the history and his own experiences w his Vespa.
We had a phenomenal experience on our tour. We thought initially it was expensive tour however based on what we got I feel we got so much value. Octavio our guide was brilliant from start to finish. I was a little short for the Vespa so he kindly gave me the tester scooter to ensure I had the experience of my own scooter. Even though the weather was extremely hot, he made sure to stop at areas and give us the history and info on that region. The wine tasting tour was a real surprise. We got a decent sized 4 course meal and several wines to taste. Food was amazing, the vineyard was gorgeous. All in all the tour was extremely enjoyable and would recommend to anyone to try it.
Had a fantastic day! You drive directly into the quieter area of Tuscany. Along the way there are several stops and there is fun talk about the area and history. Lunch and wine tasting are delicious and in a beautiful winery. Vespa are in good condition and riding top!
Alessandro was superb , great tour guide & the wine tour was brilllaint
We had so much fun! This was an amazing tour, like no other! What better way to see Tuscany than on a Vespa! Wine tasting and lunch too! It doesn’t get better than that! I highly recommend it!
Exhilarating! I was a little nervous before but our guides Alex and Otto made us feel so comfortable! Seeing the Tuscan countryside on a Vespa was a dream!
We had a great time. Our guides were very nice, informative and funny. The winery was good. Be sure to bring water. It is very hot and takes a while to get some at the winery. The vespas are so much fun and the views riding are amazing!
Octavio and Alessandro were two wonderful guide tours. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend
This was one of the main highlights of our trip. We had the best time with our group leader Octavio and had such a great group all around. The wine tasting and lunch is an absolute cherry on top! We can’t wait to come back and do it again in the future :)
You should have ridden a scooter prior to trip. That being said, our guide was great —very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. Kept a good pace and was very patient. Overall a lot of fun on the vespas. Route was perfect. Wine and food were much more than we expected.
