--- title: "Florence Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food & Chianti Wine" lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 133 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 781 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-vintage-fiat-500-tour-tuscan-hills-food-chianti-wine/ --- # Florence Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food & Chianti Wine **Guidekin's take:** You drive a vintage Fiat Cinquecento yourself, following the guide's car into the Chianti hills with a radio link, then sit down to a meal on a private terrace, in a convoy capped at five cars. Bring your original licence and be comfortable with a manual gearbox; a sole use option gives you the car alone. 4.86 from 781 reviews at €133 per person. In our comparison: #16 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step back to 1960s Italy as you drive an eye-catching vintage Fiat 500 car through Tuscany! Following a guide out of Florence, drive into the lush Tuscan hills, passing through picturesque villages and attracting nostalgic glances from admiring passersby. Your 4-hour tour ends in the best possible way – with a relaxing meal on a private terrace. This unique Florence tour is limited to five cars (with 15 people total), ensuring you'll enjoy a small-group experience. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT… - Starts 08:20: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 8+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €133 per person for the 8:20am Fiat 500 Group Use option; other options up to €150 - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 781 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walkabout Florence Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:20 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.86 from 781 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 758 of 781. - 5 stars: 710 (91%) - 4 stars: 48 (6%) - 3 stars: 11 (1%) - 2 stars: 7 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers enjoy the vintage cars, scenery and helpful guides; transfers and training leave less driving than some expect. **Praised:** - Driving vintage Fiats on winding roads through the Tuscan hills - Patient driving instruction and reassuring support on the road - Countryside views and photo stops overlooking Florence - Friendly guides who explain local history and culture **Complaints:** - Bus transfers and long waits for Fiat and Vespa tests limit time behind the wheel - Some enjoy the lunch, while others find the food ordinary or disappointing - Some find the cars cramped, while others report enough room for taller drivers Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-06-26 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 8:20am Fiat 500 Group Use | €133 / person | English | Morning tour with one group per Fiat 500 car. Each car will take a maximum of three adults, or two adults and two youths. | | 8:20am Fiat 500 Sole Use | €150 / person | English | Morning tour with one person per Fiat 500 car. | ## What's included - Vintage Fiat 500 tour - Meal - Professional guide - Third party insurance, driver insurance, fuel, taxes - Two way radio to stay in contact with the guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Infant car seats ## Itinerary 1. **Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale** (10m) - Meeting point 2. **Piazzale Michelangelo** (10m) - 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. 3. **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. 4. **Villa Pian dei Giullari** (pass by, no stop) - Pian dei Giullari is a hamlet overlooking Florence, just above Piazzale Michelangelo. 5. **Villa del Poggio Imperiale** (pass by, no stop) - is a predominantly neoclassical former grand ducal villa in Arcetri, just to the south of Florence in Tuscany, central Italy. 6. **Casa Chianti Classico** (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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:20 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJIUuO16hWKhMRGiT4ekn92SE Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A valid driver license is required, bring the original with you! A copy or a photo is not accepted - Minimum driving age: 18 years - Previous experience using manual gears is essential. Your guide reserves the right, at his or her discretion, to terminate the participation of any driver who is unable to control the car safely. - Vegetarian option is available, but we regret that gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 39** | €133 | 6h | 4.86 (781) | shared | | [Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner](/italy/florence/tours/small-group-tuscan-wineries-olive-oil-gourmet-lunch-or-dinner/?format=md) | €149 | 8h | 4.96 (1592) | shared | | [Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti](/italy/florence/tours/tuscany-vespa-tours-through-the-hills-of-chianti/?format=md) | €160 | 6h | 4.99 (580) | shared | | [SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence](/italy/florence/tours/small-group-wine-safaris-tuscany-wine-tasting-tour-from-florence/?format=md) | €130 | 6h | 4.94 (5805) | shared | Ranked #16 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/day-trips-from-florence/?format=md ## More in Florence - All Florence tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-vintage-fiat-500-tour-tuscan-hills-food-chianti-wine/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md