Does riding a red Vespa get more Italian? Do like the locals and join one of the best Vespa tours in Florence, one of the most authentic things to do in Florence!
Discover my top picks, which will bring you to the rolling hills and give you a taste of Tuscan delicacies and exquisite wines, both during the day as when the sun goes down. Or scroll down, and read more about the other Vespa tours in Florence.
| # | Activity Type | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuscan Hills & Italian Cuisine | From €130 | 6 hours |
| 2 | Vespa Tour + Wine Tasting | From €200 | 7-8 hours |
| 3 | Vespa Sunset Tour | From €170 | 5 hours |
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1 – Tuscan Hills and Italian Cuisine
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (2776 reviews)
“What an excellent experience! 10 out of 10! From the beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside from my new Vespa. The delicious authentic Italian cuisine. Served at their beautiful estate overlooking Tuscan hills. The trip wouldn’t have been the same without our guide, Alex!!” quentin,Viator
For the best of both worlds, kick off your moped adventure in the heart of Florence with Walkabout Florence Tours.
Then, whizz through the crowds and leave behind the masses, navigating out of the city in the direction of the countryside.
On your way out of town, pit stop at the iconic Piazzale Michelangelo for the best panoramas over Firenze, and pass by the famed Romanesque-style 11th-century Church of San Miniato al Monte.
Before you know it you’re out in the rolling hills, cruising in between vineyards and olive groves.
Relish in a traditional lunch of cold meats, cheese, pasta and bread at a country estate before making your way back to the Tuscan capital.
Summary of the tour:
- Drive your own iconic Italian scooter
- See famous sights such as Piazzale Michelangelo and the Church of San Miniato al Monte
- Enjoy a traditional Italian meal
- Group size limited to 15 to ensure personal attention
- Rental of Vespa and helmet included
- Professional tour guide
- English
- You’re provided with a two-way radio
- Food and wine tastings are included
- If you have any dietary requirements, let the operator know beforehand (vegan options aren’t available)
- Third-party insurance and fuel are inclusive of tour price
- Group size limited to 20 pax
- A valid driver’s license is required to drive the automatic scooter
- No under 18s
Our review
If you don’t have the luxury of a lot of time in either Florence or to explore the rest of Tuscany, this tour leaves you feeling like you’ve got your fix of both destinations.
Not veering too far out of the city, you still get a pukka feel for the countryside. The stops along the way are a wonderful mix of famous landmarks and intriguing, lesser-known feats.
2 – Tuscany Vespa Wine Tour
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (167 reviews)
“Awesome experience. Guides were friendly, patient, funny and knowledgeable. Made sure everyone was comfortable riding, were generous with their time and took great pictures and video of us. And then the lunch was plentiful…as much food and wine as you liked.” anthony, Viator
Have you ever heard of the awe-inspiring medieval village known as San Gimignano? Introducing one of the most remarkable destinations across the Tuscan countryside!
An expedition to the 11th-century hilltop hamlet is one of the most unique things to do in Tuscany, arriving to stone walls that have remained untouched ever since!
This Vespa tour, operated by Fun in Tuscany, begins in the surrounding countryside, first visiting Fattoria Poggio Alloro farm. Next, park below the town entrance and then spend some time exploring San Gimignano’s gothic architecture!
Wait in line for gelato from Italy’s best gelateria (fact), pop into a museum, and then see more of the area in this part of Tuscany, pit-stopping at a local winery for lunch and vino tastings!
Summary of the tour:
- Full-day Vespa tour with three-course lunch and wine tasting
- Medieval village tour + visit to an organic winery and farm
- Mix of guided visits and free time
- Vespa, fees and taxes included
- Family-friendly
- Includes round-trip transfers from Florence to San Gimignano
- Lunch and visit to the organic winery are inclusive, as well as all entrance tickets to attractions
- Only over 18s with a valid driving license can take control of the wheel
- Tour is limited to 16 pax
Our review
When we were in San Gimignano, we popped into a deli and a local behind the counter told us that it’s against the law to even change one brick in this town! With that in mind, authenticity is an understatement, and it really feels as if you’ve just traveled back in time!
Oh, and the wait in line for Italy’s gelato champions is totally worth it!
3 – Tuscany Sunset Vespa Tour
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (34 reviews)
“We loved the scenic Vespa ride, and learning about the region. The wine and olive oil tasting at a local vineyard/olive grove after the Vespa ride was incredible. We met so many wonderful people on this tour and would highly reccomend!!” haley,Viator
Calling all of the romantics and dreamers: If you’ve already explored Florence with a tour group or journeyed around Toscana during the day, Tuscany Vespa Tours presents something a little different for you to enjoy!
As sunset hour approaches and the sky starts to transform into red, pink and orange shades, hop on the back of a Vespa, or take control of the wheel yourself and go galavanting around Chianti’s bucolic surroundings.
The driving part starts in the countryside from Castello di Poppiano (you’re first transported here by vehicle).
Pull over for Chianti vino tastings at a local farmhouse before returning to the Tuscan capital before nightfall.
Summary of the tour:
- Evening ride through the Tuscan countryside: cruise past vineyards, olive groves, charming towns and Renaissance villas
- Chianti and extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Watch the sunset
- Vespa and helmet included
- Live guide
- English and Italian
- Before the expedition kicks off, receive a scooter orientation and mandatory safety briefing
- To spot the tour office, look out for two flags outside of the office, one with a ‘Tuscany Vespa Tours’ logo.
- Round-trip transfers to Florence are included
- Inclusive of all extra virgin olive oil and wine tastings
- A valid driver’s license is needed
- All participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult
- If you’d prefer to meet your tour guide in the Tuscan countryside, let the operator know prior
- Group size is limited to 14 pax
Our review
Out of the 4.5 hours, you spend about 1.5 to 2 hours driving.
The air is also cooler at this hour — much appreciated in the peak of summer heat!
Before you hit the trail, you can opt to undergo a short Vespa driving lesson if you’d like.
4 – Self-drive Tour of Florence Hills with local products Tasting
Rating: ⭐️ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
“Great quality time spent with my two sons, such a special and unique way to experience all that Florence has to offer. Nice way to end inside the Roman gate with charcuterie and wine at B Station.” ken,Viator
Just because CAF Tour and Travel’s E-Vespa expedition is self-guided doesn’t mean you’re missing out on dedicated routes or pit stops typically included in an organized tour.
With a GPS App leading the way from Florence and out of the main touristy parts, get a real feel of the Tuscan hills without driving hours outside the city.
Follow the selected route toward Etruscan-rooted Fiesole (the closest town to Florence). It takes about 20 minutes to get here from the historic center, winding through hyper-localized neighborhood roads and past gorgeous villas!
Making your way back to Firenze, break at Piazzale Michelangelo for photographs, pop into the Basilica San Miniato al Monte. Head back into the city via Viale dei Colli, through the Oltrarno district, for final food and vino tastings.
- Self-guided
- English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
- Download an App-GPS Guide on your mobile for this tour
- You will drive an electric Vespa: a more eco-friendly option
- Previous experience driving a scooter/motorbike is mandatory to drive the Vespa yourself
- A valid driver’s license is required, no under 18 drivers
- A credit card is required for a security deposit
- Choose between a one or two-seater
- When placing your booking, a two-seater is automatically selected unless you select otherwise
- Includes food and wine tastings
- RCA insurance with collision, theft and vandalism is included in the overall cost
- Groups are limited to 10 pax
Our review
This tour is all about the viewpoints! Fiesole sits in the hills and oversees the whole city; the Michelangelo Plaza boasts panoramas across Florence, and the drive along the scenic boulevard descends tree-lined pathways.
Fiesole’s town is pretty minute but feels completely different from Florence. Pop by the Roman Theatre and also check out the remains of its ancient walls.
5 – All-inclusive tour in Chianti
Rating: ⭐️ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
“What an incredible day! Book this tour! We got to see the beautiful Tuscan countryside, and we stopped at a winery for a “light” (i.e. incredibly filling) lunch and tasted 10 wines! Vincenzo was an amazing guide. He was friendly and knowledgeable and great to be around.” stefanie,Viator
Cruise around Chianti on a classic Piaggio Vespa during Italy on a Budget tours’ all-inclusive day adventure!
This expedition begins from San Gimignano — you’re first transported from Florence to here in a comfortable private vehicle.
Now you’re behind the wheel of your Vespa 50cc, the journey starts from outside the heavens-high medieval ramparts, and it’s off to your first stop among the verdant hills.
Entering the famous wine region, drive past plenty of centuries-old villas, vineyards and flower fields, wineries, eateries and factory farm stores advertising balsamics and olive oils.
Detouring off Chianti Road, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a local winery! Bellies full, return to your base, and then you’re driven back to Florence.
- You’ll be transported in a private vehicle from Florence through the Tuscan countryside and Chianti to San Gimignano where the tour begins
- Transfer back to Florence is included
- Hotel pick-up is available
- Group size is limited to 8 pax
- Please bring your valid driver’s license, passport and credit card on the day of your tour as a deposit
- You will not be allowed to join the tour without these, with no refund. Photocopies are not accepted.
- To drive the Vespa yourself, prior scooter/Vespa/motorcycle driving experience is mandatory
- Drivers need to be over 18 years old
- If the weather looks gloomy, bring a spare set of clothes and raincoat in case of rain
- If there is heavy rain, the tour will proceed by vehicle
Our review
The fastest way to reach San Gimignano is traveling on the highway, but driving a motorbike on this road is not for novice riders! You can detour through the countryside, but this would take a couple of hours!
Luckily, with this option, you’re picked up in Florence and dropped right by San Gimignano, saving you time and effort!
6 – Private Tuscany Vespa Tour
Rating: ⭐️ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
“What a great trip. Safety was first and foremost as it should be. The Vespa part was fun and beautiful and the wine tasting was amazing.” tim,Viator
Vespas, a Chianti winery and a classic Italian lunchtime feast, Tuscany Cycle’s privatized scooter excursion epitomizes (and combines) the best of Tuscany!
After you’re all geared up and ready to go, first undergo a quick practice session to get you comfortable on the automated bike.
Then, the open-air travel commences.
With a local guide in charge, make your way out of the city center and into the Chianti countryside, breaking at a regional winery for lunch and wine tastings in the cellar.
(The menu usually comprises prosciutto, cheese, pasta and crostata, a type of Tuscan cake.)
Limited to small group sizes, this is one of the top Florence private tours for amateur drivers.
- Potentially run by a multi-lingual guide
- English
- This is a private tour for your group only
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Lunch and beverages are included
- A vegetarian option is available; let the operator know beforehand
- Please bring your valid driver’s license on the day
- No under 18s are allowed to drive, you will need to ride as a passenger
Our review
Many of the scooter tours require previous driving experience on a bike/scooter, but this is one of the few that doesn’t.
Keeping close to Firenze, you won’t travel on any major busy roads either, so it’s ideal for first-time riders!
Plus, you’re riding an automatic scooter, so no need to worry about shifting down or up gears!
7 – Small-Group Tuscany By Vespa
Rating: ⭐️ 4.5/5 (872 reviews)
“This was a great experience. My partner and I rode together which was fun because then we were having the space vespa experience. The guides were thorough with their safety checks which made me feel safer and they offered interesting tidbits on our way to the vespa site.” kelsey,Viator
Visiting two wineries and a castle (!!!) and stopping over for Chianti wine tastings and olive oil samplings, what more could you ask for in a day trip?
But it gets better; Florencetown/Towns of Italy gives you the option of either riding a classic Piaggio Vespa or the electric Vespa option (if you’d feel more at ease driving this model).
Disembarking from Florence in a private minivan, you’re transferred into the countryside, where the excursion occurs.
After a quick safety briefing and instructions on the Vespa specifics, cruise to your first vineyard, the historical Fattoria di Bagnolo. Lap up the tour of the winery and its cellars before moving on to the next.
Enjoy a Tuscan lunch in a grand villa near Greve before the adventure time is up!
- English
- Choose between a morning or afternoon adventure
- Pick either a single or double-seater Vespa
- Round-trip transport to and from Florence is included
- Inclusive of olive oil and wine tastings
- Includes a guided winery and cellars tour in the price
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time
- Comfortable clothing is advised
- Over 18s with a valid license can drive; no passengers under 13 years old are allowed
- No previous scooter-driving experience is needed
- Third-party civil liability insurance is included
- Group sizes are capped at 15 pax
Our review
At least with this tour, you have the option of choosing an electric Vespa if that puts you more at ease.
Having said that, we recommend trying out the archetypal version. It’s lighter in weight and smaller in size, making it slightly easier to maneuver.
Newbie riders: this is one of the best Vespa tours in Florence.
8 – Panoramic private tour with personal photographer
Rating: ⭐️ 5/5 (1 review)
“Thanks for all our photos. We take with us the best memories of Florence and you in our hearts for making our day wonderful.” pilar, Viator
While traveling on the back of a scooter (or driving the moped yourself), forget about having your camera or phone close by.
Instead, with CLICK IN TUSCANY, leave it up to the professionals with a personal photographer capturing your every move!
This scooter tour stays within the city perimeters, weaving down cobbled streets and along picturesque roads.
As it’s a photography-centric excursion, your guide leads you to Florence’s prettiest parts and iconic landmarks that shine as a backdrop.
Hop off at Piazzale Michelangelo, posing on the iconic terrace with all of Florence in the background, for example, and stand in the middle of a rose garden at Giardino delle Rose for your close-up.
- Personal photographer
- Tour guide
- English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
- Receive digital copies of your photos after the tour
- This is a private tour for your group only
- Limited to groups of four Vespa scooters (one Vespa for every two people)
Our review
Traveling through Florence with a guide, you won’t have to think about one-ways and avoiding ticket fines in no-parking zones (all of the signs in Florence are in Italian). Plus, you’ll cover more city ground on a scooter.
Take it from us; this is a fabulous option for honeymooners!
9 – Florence Vespa Rental
Rating: ⭐️ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
“Vespas on our own was amazing oncecout of florence. The scenery to Chianti was memorable would recommend an over night stay.” peggy, viator
If you’re the type of traveler who prefers to take the road less traveled or not stay within the confines of a tour group, then a private Vespa rental for the day is the way to go!
Equipped with a GPS device, simply plug in your self-planned route or Florentine landmarks, and off you go.
Moving at your own pace, spend as much time as you like at each attraction or nearby Tuscan town, pop into any restaurants or cafes that grab your attention and pause for photo-taking without any pressure.
Florence Station Rental’s office is centrally located, with icons like Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and Piazzale Michelangelo around the corner.
- Includes Vespa rental and helmet
- A GPS is attached to the Scooter or a special map
- Vespa is equipped with a windshield
- RCA insurance is inclusive of rental price
- A credit card is needed to book your Vespa
- A €500 refundable deposit is required, and this will be returned after scooter drop-off
- Gas is not included
Our review
Enjoy more independence and freedom with this option: stay in Florence or choose to head into the hills and explore more of Tuscany.
Driving tip: it helps to get an understanding of how the roads operate in Florence, as cameras guard many one-way sections. Ask the rental company to give you a proper explanation of how things work, and make sure you understand before leaving the office!
How to book Vespa tours in Florence?
As one of the most sought-after and popular things to do around the Tuscan capital, many companies offer Vespa tours in Florence.
This has resulted in many travel websites selling scooter tours online. Most advertise special discounted rates and other extras (like food and wine tastings), and the price may vary from one site to the next.
Using our convenient online search engine, you can easily find the best Vespa tours in Florence. Compare different offers and prices, as well as reviews before booking through TourScanner!