From Florence: Small-Group Tuscany Vespa Tour with Lunch & Wine
Discover the off-the-beaten-paths in the Chianti area around the hills of San Gimignano far away from the crowds on your own 50cc Vespa. Follow your local tour leader through spectacular windy roads and get spoiled with a 3 course authentic Tuscan lunch and wine experience at a winery!
Options
DRIVER (18+)
One person in One Vespa : Select this option if you prefer to drive your Vespa alone. You must be at least 18 years old and own a valid driving licence
What's included in From Florence: Small-Group Tuscany Vespa Tour with Lunch & Wine
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Florence
Stop by our office first at 09:30am for the check in procedures necessary for the tour. Don't forget to bring all the documents required. The tour will depart at 10:00am from Florence. The drive to the Chianti will take about an hour, during which your guide will outline the day's itinerary and share fascinating insights about Tuscany’s history, culture, and landscapes. As you relax and take in the scenic drive enjoy the rolling hills, dotted with vineyards and olive groves. Your guide's engaging stories and knowledge will enhance your appreciation of the region, making the drive both informative and enjoyable. Differently from other companies offering vespa tours from Florence visiting only the nearby hills, we will take you to an exclusive area in the heart of Chianti region famous for amazing sceneries and closed to the most famous Tuscany Medieval Town called San Gimignano.
Reach our head quarter in the heart of the Chianti region at 10.40am where you will meet you local leader. After a test drive to make sure you are comfindent on the vespa and safety procedures you will be ready to kick the road.
Tuscany
Start the ride towards quiet and scenic roads through the rolling hills of the Chianti region where some of the most famous Tuscan wines are produces and fall in love with the fields of vines, cypresses and Tuscan rural houses. Many photo stops opportunities. Along our itinerary, we are going to be able to see the skylines of the incredible Medieval villages like San Gimignano and listen to the legendary stories that these places hold from your local guide.
Inclusions
- Small Group Tour - 7 vespas max
- views of the Medieval town of San Gimignano
- Third Party Insurance & helmet
- Roundtrip transportation by minivan or bus to/from Florence
- Engaging, fun and professional Tour leader
- Typical Tuscan Lunch with Wine experience in a local winery
- 50cc Original Piaggio Vespa scooter with automatic transmission
- Tips & Gratuities
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Documents requested to bring on the day : Driving license, Passport & Credit Card ( no pre paid, no poste pay, no debit, no amex ) for deposit . The lack of these documents implies the non-participation in the tour with no refund. NO PICTURES, NO PHOTOCOPIES.
- Previous scooter/Vespa/motorcycle driving experience is required and mandatory: A driving test is conducted by the team before the vespa tour to verify the real ability to drive and being confident on a Vespa. Any participant unable to drive scooters safely may ride double with a partner or won’t allowed to attend the tour. No refunds will be granted in these cases.
- Drivers must be at least 18 years old and passengers at least 11 years old
- Terms & Conditions in case of rain - In case of light rain the tour and itinerary will continue regularly. We recommend bringing a raincoat and a set of spare clothes - In case it starts to rain heavily halfway through the tour preventing the continuation of the tour safely, the rest of the tour will be done by minivan. - In case of heavy rain the company will offer the same tour and itinerary by minivan
- Vespa primavera 50cc or Zip provided for the tour. Max weight on the Vespa50cc is recommended at 160 kg total (353 lbs)
- Max speed of the vehicle is 48km/h (29.82 mph) on flat roads / 15km/h (9.32 mph) on hills
- The height of the saddle from the ground is 81cm (2'). Not recommended for people smaller than 1,60m (5’3”)
- The vehicle weighs 88kg (194lb)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet us at 09:30am at the Italy on a Budget tours on via Romana 132R.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT INFO: > Previous scooter/Vespa/motorcycle driving experience is required and mandatory: A driving test is conducted by the team before the tour to verify the real ability to drive and be confident on a Vespa. Any participant unable to drive scooters safely may ride double with a partner or won’t allowed to attend the tour. No refunds will be granted in these cases. > Documents requested to bring on the day: 1. Driving license ( no copy, only original ) 2. Passport ( no copy, only original ) 3. Credit Card ( no pre-paid, no debit, no Amex) for EUR 500.00 deposit per Vespa. In the absence of any of these, it will not be possible to participate in the tour with no refund.
