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All Inclusive Tuscany Vespa Tour: Explore Chianti Countryside from Florence
4.6
57 Ratings
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Embark on an adventure in the lesser-known trails of the Chianti region, nestled in the hills of San Gimignano, away from the bustling crowds. Navigate the twisty routes on a 50cc Vespa, guided by a local expert. Indulge in a three-course traditional Tuscan meal paired with wine at a local winery!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Florence - Join our full day tour from Florence to visit the best area in Tuscany.
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.
Get comfy on our vehicle for just an a 1-h journey to our base in Chianti and finally jump on board of your Vespa 50cc.
- San Gimignano - After a short skill check test, start the ride with our local tour leader on 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.
- Chianti Road - We’ll then visit a local winery to enjoy an authentic Tuscan meal with Antipasti (bruschetta, pecorino cheese, cured meat ), Ribolita Soup, Lasagna and Tuscan Cantuccini biscuits as dessert ( veg option available ) all combined with wine, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil tasting.
Return back to the our base in Chianti to leave your vespa passing by quiet routes and jump on board of the vehicle for the drive back to Florence
Expected return time by 5:00pm**
** all departure/ arrival time are all estimated and are subject to change due to road conditions and traffic.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation by minivan or bus to/from Florence
- Engaging, fun and professional Tour leader
- 50cc Original Piaggio Vespa scooter with automatic transmission
- Guided tour of a winery and the cellar
- Typical Tuscan Lunch with Wine experience
- Views of the Medieval town of San Gimignano
- Third Party Insurance & helmet
What's Not Included
- Tips & Gratuities
Additional Information
- Documents requested to bring on the day : Driving license, Passport & Credit Card ( no pre paid, no poste pay, no debit, no amex ) for deposit . The lack of these documents implies the non-participation in the tour with no refund. NO PICTURES, NO PHOTOCOPIES.
- Previous scooter/Vespa/motorcycle driving experience is required and mandatory: A driving test is conducted by the team before the vespa 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 a partner or won’t allowed to attend the tour. No refunds will be granted in these cases.
- When the booking is completed you will received an email from the operator with the vehicle usageT&C
- Drivers must be at least 18 years old
- Terms & Conditions in case of rain - In case of light rain the tour and itinerary will continue regularly. We recommend bringing a raincoat and a set of spare clothes - In case it starts to rain heavily halfway through the tour preventing the continuation of the tour safely, the rest of the tour will be done by minivan. - In case of heavy rain the company will offer the same tour and itinerary by minivan
- Max weight on the Vespa50cc is recommended at 160 kg total (353 lbs)
- Max speed of the vehicle is 48km/h (29.82 mph) on flat roads / 15km/h (9.32 mph) on hills
- The height of the saddle from the ground is 81cm (2’). Not recommended for people smaller than 1,60m (5’3”)
- The vehicle weighs 88kg (194lb)
Location
Piazza della Calza
Meet us in Piazza della Calza right in front Porta Romana at the blue P ( parking ) sign of the "PARCHEGGIO OLTRARNO" entrance (next to the bus stop) at 09:45am. The tour departs at 10am sharp!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(57 Ratings)
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Daryl
Jun 23, 2024
A definite must do - The Vespa, the winery tour and especially our guide Alessandro was fantastic.
There is something very special about the leisurely pace of riding a Vespa through the wonderful rolling hills of Tuscany.
Alessandro referred to the Vespa as a way of life, not just riding a Vespa and I can now understand this.
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R1600
Jun 13, 2024
Vespa’s and wine! - We had a wonderful day touring the countryside! Breathtaking views. Wine tasting and food at Fontaleoni was fantastic. Antonello was a great host. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Marisa_h
Jun 10, 2024
A Tuscany Love Story - The Tour was executed very professionally and the accommodations were top notch. Had a little hiccup in our tour, but Viator made up for it and in the end, we had a great day!!
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Natalietarno
Jun 9, 2024
Wonderful way to tour the Tuscan countryside - Riding on a Vespa was a wonderful way to view the Tuscan countryside. The tour operators were careful and thorough and concerned about both our safety and making sure we got a good dose of the history of the region and the beauty of the landscape.
The Vespas were in excellent condition. The stop at the vineyard was great - the wine was good - we brought some home with us. We would definitely recommend this as an excellent way to get out of the city.
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Carolyngt9483re
Jun 9, 2024
Great vespa tour! - The Vespa tour through tuscany was great! Beautiful scenery and our guide pointed out the sites. Loved the wine tasting with a fantastic lunch at a beautiful winery. Really great day!
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680mathieuv
May 12, 2024
Recommended! - Had a very nice day on the Vespa in the hills of Tuscany. Beautiful views, and a lot of time on the scooters, which were of good quality. We made a few stops with beautiful views, and in between we did a tasting at a local winery where we also had a delicious meal. Had a great day. 😊
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366murrayf
Oct 18, 2023
Tooling around Chianti on our Vespa's - Had a great time riding around Chianti on our Vespa's. Lorenzo did a great job keeping us safe and guiding us through mostly carless roads. Had a great lunch at the winery we visited. Highly recommend!!
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Maryjoanm967
Oct 8, 2023
The Tuscan countryside Vespa tour far exceeded our expectations. It was the highlight of our Italy trip. - The tour was perfect, from the Vespa ride with views of the olive groves, vineyards and hills of Tuscany to the delectable lunch and wine and olive oil tasting in a beautiful winery in San Gimignano. We enjoyed the company of 3 other couples from other parts of the world and loved our guide, Valentina. This tour far exceeded our expectations and is definitely the highlight of our trip to Italy.
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Melissa_l
May 4, 2024
Not for the faint of heart, busy city streets and lots of cars to contend with. - Be aware that the tour does not offer hassle free hotel pick up as stated in the description. You must meet them at the Porta Roma. From there you go on a 45 minutes long van ride to the companies office for 2 hours of paper work and safety tests before you get on a Vespa. The guide was not mean and a little off putting, but definately would not say he was fun or engaging. And be warned that the tour starts and stops on very busy city traffic streets with several round - a- bouts to navigate and we even seemed to be on a highway within a few minutes of being on the Vespa. Never did I feel like we were in the countryside. We were always on paved roads. Yes, there were some beatiful views, but it is hard to enjoy them when you have cars constantly close behind you or swerving around you. This was not a relaxing experience!!! However, the winery and lunch, was the best I have experienced in all of Italy.
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Javier_r
Jun 8, 2024
Not worth it. Sounds great, but is not - There is not enough staff for large groups. We were 6 plus another 6 there. Took forever. After all of the paperwork and testing, the last person failed the test despite driving a scooter at home. No refunds. The staff was very nice and got us to a winery instead. The other group finally left after being in the shop for hours
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