From San Gimignano: Tuscany Vespa Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting
Description
Adventure, Fun stories, relax & terrific views are guaranteed. Jump on the iconic Italian 50cc Vespa, follow your tour leader and take in all the sights, sounds and perfumes of the Chianti region. The stop at our favorite local winery to enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch with a wine & olive oil tasting will be the cherry on top. Experience the heart of Tuscany like a real Italian and zip around the off-the-beaten track locations far away from the crowds on your own Vespa or as a passenger.
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Itinerary
Meet our team by the Tuscany on Wheels office located in Barberino Tavarnelle right at the exit "Poggibonsi Nord" of the speedway "Firenze - Siena" only 12km to San Gimignano. Park you car by the office for free or request a paid pick up to our team in advance. Meet the guide and start the pre departure procedures including the driving test to make sure you are confident enough on the vehicle. Don't forget to bring all the documents required for the tour.
After a short introduction about safety procedures, the group will be ready to kick the road. You will then venture through the panoramic roads of Tuscany and the Chianti hills where you will fall in love with the fields of vines, cypresses and Tuscan rural houses. Don't forget to bring your camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities to capture the eagerly awaited moment and freeze it in time. Stop along the way a few times to enjoy the best photo stops, take photos and listen to the stories from the guide about the area.
Next stop will be a local winery where the kind owners will take you around their property before serving a wonderful & authentic tuscan meal with 3 wines and extra virgin olive oil to taste, an absolute treat!
Hop again on your iconic scooter and follow your guide for the last part of the scenic drive. Lots of exciting stories are going to be also shared along the way!
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
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 tour is actually 4h for the day tour but we require 1- 1h30 approx depending on the group size, for the pre check in tour procedures which include the test drive, the vehicle damage check, the contract signing and 30m approx when returning from the tour for a total of 6h
- 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)
- T&C in case of rain: Weather conditions can change quickly and may vary from one area to another. A rain forecast does not mean the tour will be cancelled or changed. Tours operate as scheduled whenever conditions are safe. We recommend bringing a raincoat and a set of spare clothes. In case of light or occasional rain, the Vespa tour will continue as planned. If heavy rain makes riding unsafe, the group will stop and wait for conditions to improve. Participants will then return the Vespas to our office with the tour leader, and the tour will continue by minivan. Vehicles cannot be left along the route. In case of persistent heavy rain before departure, the tour will operate by minivan.
Reviews(219)
We had such an amazing day horseback riding and wine tasting! The experience was the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, adventure, and great wine. The horseback ride was so much fun and gave us a chance to enjoy the area in a completely different way. The wine tasting was also wonderful, and everything felt relaxed and well organized. Octavio made the experience even better with his great energy and all the interesting stories and conversation during the drive. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and an experience we’ll remember!
What a fantastic day! Together with our family, two others and our wonderful companion Octtavio (?) we made a Vespatocht through the beautiful hills around San Gimignano. The route was beautiful, with plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the breathtaking views along the way. The biggest surprise was the extensive lunch included in the tour. In a beautiful restaurant, wonderfully cool thanks to the air conditioning, we enjoyed a delicious Tuscan meal with a selection of local wines to taste. The total excursion lasted about six hours. The first hour was dedicated to explaining and signing forms/insurances making a Fortis of the slight damage to the Vespa and getting familiar with the Vespas, then followed by about two hours of driving through the Tuscan landscape and a lunch of about two hours; then another 1 hour. Everything was excellently organized, the route was beautiful and Octtavio was an enthusiastic guide with enough locale an Italian acquaintance.. Highly recommended.
Alex was very kind and informative. We stopped to take breaks and check in. He shared lots of information regarding the area, traditions, and wine regions. Would recommend to others, you must have experiences driving scooters.
Perfect and really interesting
Thank you for your kind words, Valentin! The Vespa Tour is indeed very interesting, getting a glimpse of the beautiful landscape and enjoying the delicious Italian wine and food tastings. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Perfect experience with a passionate guide !
Thank you for your review! It's nice to hear that you had such a great experience during our Vespa Tour. Alessandro is indeed a very passionate guide! We look forward to seeing you again! Maybe on some other tours with us?
Alessandro (Alex) was an incredible guide. It was roughly 1.5 total hours of drive time with a stop at a winery for lunch and a wine tasting. 10/10 would do it again.
A very nice vespa tour, you will be well received in the office where you leave, here is also clear explanation about the tour. We have been on the road with the guide Emanuel who told very enthusiastically about the vineyards. There was also a stop in between where you got local wines to taste and also here the origin of the wine was well told by the location. All in all had a very nice tour! Highly recommended!
Nice tour with beautiful views. The guide took ample time for everything and told interesting things (normally we care less) about the area and the culture. This tour I would recommend to anyone. Nice tour on the vespa.
With a warm welcome we have been received. We got a clear explanation on how to drive a vespa and then drove another test lap to see if everyone could drive it. It takes a while if you are a large group, but it is good that they do this for the safety of everyone! A great vespa tour from Alessandra received. Lots and good information about the area. A delicious lunch + wine tasting! We definitely recommend this activity!
Absolutely brilliant, a fantastic experience driving an Vespa. Alex was an amazing guide and teacher. Loved the visit to the vineyard, delicious food and wine.
