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Florence Chianti Vespa Tour with wine tasting and Tuscan meal: ride through the Tuscan hills on an original Piaggio Vespa or Fiat Topolino e-car, depending on the option selected.
Leave Florence by minivan and reach the Chianti countryside before starting your ride, avoiding city traffic. After a safety briefing and orientation, follow your professional tour escort along scenic country roads, vineyards, olive groves, medieval villages and panoramic viewpoints.
Stop at a Chianti winery for a guided cellar visit, wine tasting and extra-virgin olive oil tasting. Depending on the departure time, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch or dinner with local flavors and regional wines.
Prefer four wheels? Choose the Fiat Topolino e-car option and enjoy the same Chianti landscapes, winery visit, wine tasting and Tuscan meal in a stylish electric vehicle.
This experience combines Italian style, Tuscan countryside, Chianti wine, local food and a small-group adventure from Florence.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Via dei Vagellai 22 (red), at the corner of Piazza Mentana (across from the Arno River) Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure
Itinerary
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1Florence
Meet our tour leader in Florence, Via dei Vagellai 22r at least 15 minutes before departure. The drive to Chianti will take approximately 35 minutes, offering you a chance to unwind and soak in the picturesque scenery of rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. Along the way, your guide's insightful stories and deep knowledge of the area will enrich your experience, making the journey both informative and enjoyable
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Impruneta
Begin your Vespa adventure just outside Florence in the charming town of Impruneta, famous for its terracotta craftsmanship and authentic Tuscan atmosphere. After a brief orientation session, take your first ride through peaceful country roads surrounded by olive groves and rolling hills — the perfect introduction to the Chianti countryside.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Strada in Chianti
Cruise through the heart of the Chianti Classico region and arrive in Strada in Chianti, a picturesque village surrounded by vineyards and cypress-lined roads. This is Tuscany at its most authentic — expect postcard-worthy views, quiet squares, and the unmistakable charm of rural Italy.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Chiocchio
Continue your journey to Chiocchio, a small and peaceful hamlet nestled among rolling hills and vineyards. Here, you’ll experience a slower pace of life and untouched landscapes, far from the crowds — a hidden gem that showcases the true essence of Chianti.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Impruneta
Stop in the Impruneta countryside for a memorable lunch or dinner at a historic Tuscan estate. Indulge in traditional local dishes paired with a tasting of Chianti wines and extra virgin olive oils produced on-site — a true farm-to-table experience in an unforgettable setting.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Florence
End your Vespa journey back in Florence by Minivan through scenic roads one last time as the Tuscan landscape fades into the city skyline. Return with unforgettable memories of vineyards, villages, and the freedom of exploring Tuscany on two wheels.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing
- Minimum age is 18 years
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing
- Minimum age is 18 years
- If you want to book multiple vespas (each for sole use with just one rider), please put through single bookings
- A valid driving license is required (although you do not need a motorcycle license), make sure you have it with you on the tour, and you must be at least 18 years of age to drive, at least 13 years to be a passenger
- Previous experience is not required but advantageous and highly advised. The tour operator reserves the right of final judgement in client participation of actual scooter driving or in client being a passenger, or to discontinue scooter use at any point of the tour. Any participant unable to drive scooters safely may ride double with a partner, or on the guide’s scooter if available or continue the tour on board one of our support vehicles (the Tuscany Tuk Tuk or the minivan, depending which is available) if unable to be a safe passenger as well. No refund will be granted in this case. Our first and foremost concern is everyone's safety
- The Single Vespa and Double Vespa tour options entitle clients to ride the original Piaggio Vespas, but Piaggio Zip scooters (which are lighter and easier to ride) are also available (Smaller scooter option)
- A THIRD-PARTY insurance for CIVIL LIABILITY is INCLUDED in the price of the tour. As for any vehicle rental, please note that clients will be given two options to choose from, to cover vehicle damages (either one of these two IS MANDATORY in order to rent the Vespa): subscribe an additional insurance (€20,00 per vehicle, not refundable) or sign for a guarantee deposit of €500,00 on their credit card. NO CASH PAYMENT, ONLY CREDIT CARDS.
- Travelers are required to have a credit card.
- The maximum load the Vespa can tolerate is 170 kg / 374 lbs (whether one or two people, bags included). At check-in, Towns of Italy reserves the right to exclude participants from this tour if these requirements are not met. No refund will be due
- This tour option entitles client to ride the iconic original PIAGGIO VESPA or Electric VESPA, but PIAGGIO ZIP scooters (which are smaller) are also available (SMART OPTION)
- For the double Vespa two persons are required (1 driver & 1 passenger)
- RAIN POLICY: The tour runs rain or shine (but please see below). The tour departure will never be cancelled due to rain. We will do our best to proceed with the tour, avoiding the rain and thus possibly carrying out the tour with our minivan until and if the rain should stop and street conditions will guarantee a safe ride. If it does not stop raining, the entire tour will be conducted in the safety and comfort of the minivan. Guest options on rainy days: 1) Proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather – PARTIAL RIDE or NO RIDE due to heavy RAIN Customers can decide to proceed with the tour hoping for clearing weather with the understanding that if scooters are not ridden at all due to rain, or if the Vespa tour is dramatically abbreviated due to rain, customers will NOT be granted any refund or discount. We will do our best to get you on a scooter, weather permitting. Please note that clients' safety and comfort are of utmost priority, and proper rain gear is mandatory for guests choosing to "ride in the rain". We ask clients to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure, to check the weather conditions and choose accordingly. No-shows will not be refunded.
- To preserve the authentic open-air feel of your eco-friendly ride, our Topolino e-cars do not have traditional air conditioning. Two small fans are provided in each car to keep you comfortable while you enjoy the Tuscan breeze. Operative also in spring and autumn, our vehicles ensure the comfort of always traveling warm and dry, so you can fully enjoy the ride in every season.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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