--- title: Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 160 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 580 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Chianti ride and villa lunch rank_in_category: 2 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/tuscany-vespa-tours-through-the-hills-of-chianti/ --- # Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti **Guidekin's take:** Two hours of riding through the Chianti hills on a Vespa after a safety briefing, with transport out from Florence and back and a light lunch at a Tuscan villa with wine and olive oil tasting. A valid driving licence and moderate fitness are required, minors ride only with an adult, no hotel pickup. 4.99 from 580 reviews at €160 per person. In our comparison: #2 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview There is nothing more exciting and unique than driving a vespa through the Tuscan hills. Live “La Dolce Vita” with us. Our Tuscany Vespa Tours allow you to discover the beauty of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini while you are on an Italian icon. After a scooter orientation and safety briefing, you will start riding through the rolling hills surrounded by vineyards and olive groves with frequent stops for pictures and to take in the spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside. At the end of the unforgettable ride we will sit down for a traditional Tuscan lunch (included in the price) and a wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting is offered at the villa. The meeting time is 8:30am at our office in Florence and we are back to Florence by 3:00pm. Before the ride we will make sure everybody is confident riding their vespas. The vespa ride last approximately 2 hours. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting time 8.30 am. - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Option to purchase wine and olive oil - Age 17+: We welcome children under 18 only if accompanied… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €160 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 580 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tuscany Vespa Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-18 ## Reviews 4.99 from 580 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 578 of 580. - 5 stars: 575 (99%) - 4 stars: 3 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient instruction, countryside rides and lunch; some caution that winding roads require confidence. **Praised:** - Patient instruction and practice help novice riders build confidence - Guides combine humour and local knowledge with close attention to rider safety - Countryside rides include viewpoint stops and help with photographs - Lunch and wine tastings are recurring highlights after the ride - Clear explanations of winemaking and olive oil production **Complaints:** - Some reviewers caution that the ride requires confidence on winding roads Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-18 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Winter driver | €160 / person | English | - | | Driver | €160 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Option to purchase wine and olive oil - Eat at a Tuscan villa: light lunch is offered with wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting. - Round trip transport from Florence to our starting point in the countryside - 2 hours vespa ride - Engaging, fun and professional tour guides - Scooter orientation and safety briefing - Vespa/scooter and helmet ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick up and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **• Transfer to the hilltop Tuscan village for start of the tour** (pass by, no stop) - • Engaging, fun and professional tour guides. • Admire the unique Chianti landscape. • Approximately 2 hours scooter ride (including scooter orientation and safety briefing, photo stops). • Eat at a Tuscan villa: light lunch is offered with wine and extra virgin olive oil... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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 Meeting time 8.30 am. Our office is located in between Via dei Macci and Borgo Allegri on via Ghibellina 54. Two flags will be placed outside of the office and one of them will have our logo. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJPzZt8AhUKhMR2G3-9oWGcMc Ends: Estimated return to Florence: 3.00 pm ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - A valid driver's license is required - We welcome children under 18 only if accompanied by an adult - No passenger tickets are sold on Viator - If you want to meet us at our starting point (in the countryside) rather then in Florence, please email us or leave a note in the comments section when you booked and we will forward on details of time and directions ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 39** | €160 | 6h | 4.99 (580) | 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 | | [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 | | [Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting](/italy/florence/tours/tuscany-bike-tours-through-the-chianti-hills-with-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €120 | 6h | 4.94 (1316) | shared | Ranked #2 of 39 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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