Vespa tour Chianti region: Ride & wine tasting from Florence

Five hours on a Vespa through the Chianti countryside, ending at a private winery.

A Vespa tour from Florence takes you through the Tuscan countryside and Chianti region on a real automatic scooter, with a safety briefing for all levels before you ride. The day includes transport by minivan from Florence to the starting point, a guided ride through villages and medieval castles, a private winery tour with wine and olive oil tasting, and lunch with local wines before the van returns you to the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vespa tour and winery visit

• Depart from Florence shop at 10 am
• Travel 30 minutes to Chianti winery
• Take private winery and cellar tour
• Learn about winemaking and olive oil
• Drive through Tuscan villages and castles
• Enjoy lunch with local wines
• Relax on van ride back to Florence

The experience

Tours depart at 10 am from the shop in Florence and travel by minivan to the Chianti region in about 30 minutes. Once you arrive, a professional guide walks you through the Vespa orientation and safety briefing so beginners get comfortable with the automatic gears before the ride starts. After that, you're on the road through winding country lanes, stopping for pictures at the villages and medieval castles that dot the landscape. The guide leads the way and sets the pace. This is not a race.

The route takes you deep into the Chianti region, where you'll pass through the kind of countryside most tourists see from a bus window. You stop to photograph the views, then continue riding until you reach the private winery. There, a sommelier walks you through the cellar and explains how the local wine and extra-virgin olive oil are made, then you taste both. Lunch follows, paired with local wines, and you eat at the winery before heading back to Florence by van.

A valid driver's license is required and must be presented on the day of the tour. The tour runs five hours total, including the minivan rides to and from the countryside. Vegetarian meals are available if you let the operator know when you book. Three options exist: the standard Tuscany Vespa Tour with lunch and wine tasting, the SemiPrivate version, and the Sunset Vespa Tour, which includes wine and a snack instead of lunch.

What’s included

• Transport by minivan from Florence to the Chianti starting point and back.
• Vespa orientation and safety briefing.
• guided ride through Tuscan villages and medieval castles.
• private winery cellar tour with a sommelier.
• wine and extra-virgin olive oil tasting.
• lunch with local wines (or wine and snack on the Sunset option).
• professional English-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

3 options

Vespa tour of Tuscany at sunsetGuide in English · 16:00Duration: 4 hours. Wine tasting with a snack. Vespa. Our sunset Vespa tour of Tuscany is an ideal choice for visitors looking for a fun, exciting outing through the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Tuscany Vespa TourGuide in English · 10:00Leave the crowds of the busy city behind and live like a local, riding through the Tuscan countryside on your own Vespa. The tour also takes you to a cantina for lunch with wine. Cantina visit. Duration: 5 hours. Lunch: prosciutto, local cheese, salami, extra-virgin olive oil, pasta, cake. Vespa.

Semi-private Vespa tour of TuscanyGuide in English · 10:00 and 16:00Duration: 5 hours. Traditional Tuscan lunch including prosciutto, cheese, salami, pasta, extra-virgin olive oil and cake. Vespa ride through the Chianti area of Tuscany. Semi-private group of up to 8 travellers.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Tuscany Cycle

Is this one for you?Book the standard Tuscany Vespa Tour if you want the full day with lunch and wine at the winery; choose the SemiPrivate option for a smaller group; pick the Sunset Vespa Tour if you prefer an evening ride and lighter refreshments instead of a meal. A valid driver's license is required, and you must be at least 18 years old to ride: younger travelers can join as passengers on the minivan and at the winery.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

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 motorcycle license to ride the Vespa, or is a regular driver's license enough?

A valid driver's license is required and must be presented on the day of the tour. A motorcycle license is not necessary. The orientation and safety briefing at the start covers everything beginners need to know about the automatic Vespa.

What happens if I've never ridden a scooter before?

The tour is designed for all levels, and every departure begins with a lesson so beginners can get the hang of driving the Vespa before the ride starts. The guide sets a comfortable pace through the countryside.

Is lunch included in the Vespa tour, and what if I'm vegetarian?

Lunch with local wines is included in the standard Tuscany Vespa Tour and the SemiPrivate option. The Sunset Vespa Tour includes wine and a snack instead of lunch. Vegetarian meals are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking.

How long is the actual riding time, and how difficult are the roads?

The full tour is five hours, including the minivan transport to and from Florence and the time at the winery. You ride through winding country roads in the Chianti region. The guide leads and sets the pace, and stops are made for pictures along the way.

What's included in the winery visit?

The private winery tour includes a cellar visit with a sommelier who explains the winemaking and olive oil production process, followed by a tasting of local wine and extra-virgin olive oil. Lunch with wine is served at the winery before you return to Florence.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from my hotel to the tour start?

The tour departs from the shop at Via dei Pandolfini 31r in Florence at 10 am, and transport by minivan to the Chianti region is included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way to the shop.