Quad excursion Bandite di Scarlino: Woods, cellar & wine tasting

Two and a half hours on dirt roads through Mediterranean scrub, ending at a working wine cellar.

A quad excursion through the Bandite di Scarlino woods in Tuscany's Maremma region, where you ride along local dirt roads and finish at La Pierotta farm for a cellar visit and wine tasting. You need a valid B-category driving license and practical riding experience to operate the quad. Passengers ride with a driver. The activity runs in English or Italian with a live guide, and includes helmet, water, wine, and an aperitif with snacks.

The experience

You ride a quad along the typical dirt roads that cross the Bandite di Scarlino woods, traveling through Mediterranean scrub landscape where the terrain shifts with local color and scent. The route is built around discovering how the Maremma actually looks, not a manicured tour but the working countryside where these paths run. A guide leads the group, keeping the pace practical and the focus on the ride itself rather than speed.

The second half moves toward La Pierotta farm, where you leave the quads and walk into the cellar. A tasting of the farm's own wines follows, paired with local Maremma snacks and an aperitif. The whole experience (from the first dirt road to the last glass) takes two and a half hours. Helmets and balaclavas are provided. Closed shoes are required to participate.

Booking works in two options: you can drive solo, or ride as a passenger with a driver. If your group mixes both, book all driver-plus-passenger quads first, then any drivers-only bookings after. The maximum is five quads total, each with two seats. A B-category driving license and some practical riding experience are mandatory for anyone operating a quad. Non-EU license holders need an International Driving Permit.

What’s included

• Quad rental with helmet and balaclava.
• fuel for the ride.
• bottled water.
• wine tasting at La Pierotta farm.
• aperitif and local Maremma snacks.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Options for this experience

2 options

Driver + passengerGuide in English or Italian · 15:30To book more options (for example, one quad with a passenger and two without), we recommend making separate reservations. Suitable for all difficulty levels. Duration: 2 hours. Includes a cellar visit and tasting. Quad: Cforce 450. Driver with one passenger.

Drivers onlyGuide in English or Italian · 15:30To book several options (for example, one quad with a passenger and two without), we recommend making separate reservations. Suitable for all difficulty levels. Duration: 2 hours. Includes a cellar visit and tasting. Quad: Cforce 450. For drivers only.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

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Is this one for you?Book the driver option if you hold a valid B-category license and want to control the quad yourself through the woods. Choose driver-plus-passenger if you'd rather ride as a guest and let someone else handle the route. Either way, you get the same cellar visit and tasting at the end.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a special license to drive the quad?

Yes, a valid B-category driving license is required, along with practical driving experience. If your license was issued outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit as well.

What happens if I want to ride but not drive?

You can book the driver-plus-passenger option and ride with someone who is driving. Passengers sit on the quad with the driver and experience the same route through the woods.

What's included in the wine tasting at the cellar?

The tasting includes wines from La Pierotta farm, an aperitif, and local Maremma snacks. Bottled water is also provided throughout the activity.

How long does the whole activity take?

The quad excursion and cellar visit together run for two and a half hours, from the start of the ride through the woods to the end of the tasting at the farm.

What should I wear for this activity?

Closed shoes are required to participate. A helmet and balaclava are provided by the operator. Practical, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely on the quad is recommended.