Chianti Vespa Tour
Description
Spend your day through the picturesque Tuscan landscape on an original Vespa scooter, enjoying peaceful roads that wind through the rolling hills of Chianti. This unique experience allows you to immerse yourself fully in the sights, scents, and sounds of the Tuscan countryside. As you navigate the winding roads, take in panoramic views of vineyards, olive groves, and ancient farmhouses dotting the landscape. Midway through your excursion, make a stop at a renowned winery nestled in the heart of the Chianti region. Here, indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience, savoring the flavors of locally produced wines that have been crafted with passion and expertise. After replenishing your energy, discover hidden gems off the beaten path, uncovering the rich history and culture that define this beloved region.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start your trip on board of a Vespa and immerse yourself in the beauty of the region as you drive along winding roads, passing vineyards and olive groves following the tour leader.
Castellina in Chianti is a charming hilltop town nestled in the heart of Tuscany's renowned Chianti wine region. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, this historic town boasts cobblestone streets lined with quaint shops, cafes, and wine bars. Visitors can explore its medieval architecture, including the imposing Rocca fortress, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Castellina in Chianti offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Tuscany.
Enjoy a wine tasting at a winery in the Chianti aera. Enjoy locally crafted wines with stunning views on the Tuscan countryside. Have some time to relax and take some photos.
Enjoy your trip back on the Vespa to the starting point where the tour will end.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you have the pick-up and drop-off option, the meeting point will be Florence (Villa Costanza), 50018 Scandicci. You can easily reach the meeting point by getting on the T1 Leonardo tramway towards Villa Costanza (you have to get off at the Villa Costanza stop which is also the end of the line) where you will meet our driver that will take you to Badesse, the starting point of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For the exclusivity of the vehicle, it is necessary to book the "exclusive driver" option. Otherwise, the vehicle will be shared with another passenger.
- To drive the Vespa Scooter/ 500 Fiat car is required to sign the rental contract and the following documents are necessary:driver's license credit card (no ATM, no debit card)
- At the time of the rental, a pre-authorization on a credit card will be made as a guarantee for any damage, which will be canceled upon return from the tour if there has been no material damage to the vehicle.
- Drivers must be at least 18 years old and passengers at least 13 years old.
- Drivers must be able to drive the vehicle. In case your tour guide considers that you have insufficient driving skills, the company can cancel the reservation without any refund or alternatively and subject to availability of vehicles and guides the company can offer to the customer a tour by "ape calessino" or " 500 vintage".
- The tour will take place also with rain. In case the weather does not allow us to attend the tour due to heavy rain or wind, clients will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- In case a storm occur during the tour and the guide decide that for security reasons is better not to continue with the tour you will be escorted back to the departure place but if this happens no refund will be issued as this is beyond our control.
- Please note that pick up and departure are not included in the price, the pickup service in included in the option with pick up and drop off (with the additional price).
- Only Adult 18 years old and above are allowed for wine and any other alcoholic beverages
Reviews(7)
Very dissapointed in this company. Booked this tour for clients, a family of 4 adults. 2 were told on the day of the tour that they did not pass the driving test and had to ride behind the guides. Client asked about adjusting the price from single rider to tandam rider and they were told they would have to talk to their travel agent. Really....why not just make it right then and there rather than leave a bad taste in clients mouths?? They notified me and I immediately reached out to the company and requested that they refund half the the 2 riders costs (difference between single rider and double rider) with no responce after 2 emails. Then i contacted Viator for assistance and was told the supplier refused to offer these clients a refund of the difference. I feel this is a great bait and switch scam or a company with just really poor customer service. As a travel advisor, I will not be selling this tour or any other tour by this company again. I will be sure as many agents as possible know as well. Tourism...its what keeps us all going but that requires that we care about people....you obviously don't care.
Overall, this was a great experience. It should definitely be noted that it is rain or shine. We were a little disappointed that the tour operator didn't communicate a little about what is best to wear for this ride. It was a warm day, but it's definitely colder on a Vespa in the Tuscany hills. We were on the tour with another couple and we were all wearing shorts and t-shirts. By the time we got to the first stop we all bought sweatshirts. This helped, but at the second stop we needed to buy some jeans. The sweatshirts and jeans cost 200 Euros -- a pretty big unexpected expense. It should also be noted that the Vespa is more like a motorcycle than a bicycle. You get a 5-minute orientation and test drive before the tour is ready to depart. I wouldn't say it's for beginners -- especially once you are sharing public roads with other vehicles. All of that said, Chianti was beautiful. At some point the rain stopped so it was a little more pleasant. The winery tour is very interesting but it is designed as an infomercial to sell their products at the end. We bought the 6-bottle package including 2 bottles of the EVOO and 2 bottles of the Balsamic Vinagrette -- it was that good! Surprisingly, it was only a 5 minute ride back to the starting point from the winery, so the majority of the tour is on the front end! The tour guides were very helpful and friendly. I recommend this activity, but only if you're comfortable driving a Vespa.
I didn’t give this tour 5 stars because the meeting location is not signed and in an industrial park behind a gate. Our guide was ok. Not rude, just robotic in his delivery at the start, and we had to engage with him often to get local tidbits. Maybe the espresso helped. By the end he was very open and engaging and gave us great advice for Siena. The ride itself was awesome. We are all experienced Vespa riders so we had no trouble at all on the roads. The stops were great and we had time to walk around and the time we spent at the winery was fantastic! We learned a ton about the region and came away with a love of Chianti! The only advice I would give is to offer more food. Cheese and meats would have REALLY been appreciated.
Driving Vespas requires skill. my adult sons could not get it. Driving with a person on the back is even harder. The lady in the other group smashed into a group of parked vespas.Thankfully, Gabriel saved the day by putting the 5 of us in an open air jeep and we had the best time! They should advertise that jeep.
Doing this Vespa tour was exactly why we wanted to come to Italy…to see the Tuscan countryside. It was everything we’d hoped for and more, and no pictures we took could really do it justice! Our guide Jojo was so great and patient, and we had so much fun with him. We stopped in Castellina di Chianti and Fonterutoli, and finished with a wine tasting at Lornano. This was a highlight of our trip, and we can’t say enough good things about it! We can HIGHLY recommend!
An amazing experience. We were able to stop for photos, light shopping, and an amazing personalized wine tasting. A highlight of our trip.
