--- title: Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 130 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 4318 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Ride it yourself? rank_in_category: 20 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-vespa-tour-tuscan-hills-food-and-chianti-wine/ --- # Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine **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 4318 reviews at €130 per person. **Ride it yourself?:** Double Vespa at €130 per person: one driver and one passenger share a scooter, with estate food and wine; licence needed. 4.82 from 4318 reviews. Trade-off: Licence mandatory; double tier needs two. (last checked September 18, 2026) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €130 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 4318 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walkabout Florence Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Morning Double Vespa | €130 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double Vespa: one Vespa for two people. | | Afternoon Double Vespa | €130 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double Vespa: one Vespa for two people. | | Afternoon Single Vespa | €150 / person | English | Single Vespa: one Vespa for sole use. | | Morning Single Vespa | €150 / person | English | Single Vespa: one Vespa for sole use. | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Piazzale Michelangelo** (pass by, no stop) - Piazza Michelangelo is on a hill on the south bank of the Arno River, just east of the center of Florence, and offers a stunning view of the city. 2. **Pozzolatico** (pass by, no stop) - is an little village in the southern part of Florence and it marks the start of the Chianti Classico region. 3. **Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana** (pass by, no stop) - The diverse and amazing panorama in Tuscany is distinguished with its diverse and scenic landscapes; perhaps the most famous being Chianti. Located in an area that encompasses Florence and Siena, Chianti is as varied in its scenery as it is in its wines. 4. **Villa del Poggio Imperiale** (5m) - is a predominantly neoclassical former grand ducal villa in Arcetri, just to the south of Florence in Tuscany, central Italy. 5. **Basilica San Miniato al Monte** (20m) - San Miniato al Monte is a basilica in Florence, standing atop one of the highest points in the city. It has been described as one of the finest Romanesque structures in Tuscany and one of the most scenic churches in Italy. 6. **Villa Pian dei Giullari** (pass by, no stop) - Pian dei Giullari is an hamlet overlooking Florence, just above Piazzale Michelangelo, and the villa there was once Galileo’s home. In this area there is our country estate where you will be stopping for a meal with a glass of wine ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:20, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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 ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A valid driver license is required, bring the original with you! A copy or a photo is not accepted - Minimum participant age: 18 years - Previous experience riding a scooter is recommended. The tour leader reserves the right at his or her absolute discretion to terminate the participation of any rider who is unable to ride the Vespa safely. - Vegetarian option is available, but we regret that gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for - The type pf Vespa you will be driving is automatic with no gears - Menu for lunch is bruschetta, pasta and a cheese and salami board - Pregnant travelers cannot participate to this activity - We request to sign a waiver for damages incurred to the vehicle because of customer negligence or error while driving. Only third party insurance is included - We cannot accept pregnant travelers ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#20 of 39** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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