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Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine

4.8 · 4,362 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by Walkabout Florence Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h
Group
Shared, up to 10 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:20, 13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

You ride your own automatic Vespa behind a guide from Florence into the Chianti hills, ending with bruschetta, pasta, cheese and wine at a country estate; helmet, fuel and insurance are included.

An original driving licence is mandatory and the double Vespa tier seats a passenger. 4.82 from 4,362 reviews at €130 per person.

Best for: Double Vespa at €130 per person: one driver and one passenger share a scooter, with estate food and wine; licence needed. 4.82 from 4,362 reviews. Vespa Tours comparison

Trade-off: Licence mandatory; double tier needs two.

In our comparison: #20 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 18, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Morning Double VespaThe page priceDouble Vespa: one Vespa for two people.€130 for 2+ people
Afternoon Double VespaDouble Vespa: one Vespa for two people.€130 for 2+ people
Afternoon Single VespaSingle Vespa: one Vespa for sole use.€150
Morning Single VespaSingle Vespa: one Vespa for sole use.€150

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • A fun and professional guide to lead the tour
  • Rental of a Vespa (automatic with no gears) and helmet
  • Third party insurance and fuel
  • Tasting of typical local food and wine at our country estate
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.8
4,362 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 4,171 of 4,362

Star breakdown of all 4,362 ratings

5 stars
3,934 · 90%
4 stars
237 · 5%
3 stars
85 · 2%
2 stars
56 · 1%
1 star
50 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and countryside views; transfers and driving tests leave less riding than some expect.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides with engaging explanations of local history
  • Guides and support riders who help the group navigate traffic
  • Countryside riding and photo stops with views over Florence
  • Electric Fiat alternatives welcomed by less confident riders
  • Hillside lunch settings with countryside views

Complaints

  • Transfers and lengthy driving tests leave less riding than some expect
  • Some praise the instruction, while others find the uphill test too abrupt for beginners
  • Some find the walking between the bus and garage excessive
  • Some enjoy the meal, while others find the food ordinary

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 July 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:20, 13:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Walkabout Florence Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Drive your own stylish Vespa through Tuscany, just as the locals do, on this 4-hour small-group tour from Florence! Following your guide, leave Florence and head to the hills, passing beautiful attractions like the Church of San Miniato al Monte and Piazzale Michelangelo. Finish in the best way possible, with a relaxing and typically delicious Tuscan meal at our country estate.

Menu for lunch is bruschetta, pasta and a cheese and salami board

Numbers are limited to 10 people on this fun-filled Vespa tour, ensuring you'll enjoy a more personalized experience.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Pregnant travelers cannot participate to this activity
  • We cannot accept pregnant travelers

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #20 of 39€1306h4.82 (4362)shared, max 10
Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner€1498h4.96 (1592)shared
Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti€1606h4.99 (580)shared
SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence€1306h4.94 (5805)shared

Ranked #20 of 39 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €275, median €106; typical length 8h. 2 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 39 Day Trips

From €130 per adult · Morning Double Vespa