Tuscany Vespa Tour From Florence: A Must-Do Day Trip

If you're considering booking my favorite Vespa tour from Florence, here’s everything you need to know:

• Tour length: ~6 hours
• Starts at: 8:20 AM or 1 PM
• Price: From ~$77 USD per person (shared Vespa) or ~$95 USD (sole-use Vespa)
• Includes: Automatic Vespa (no gears), Tuscan-style lunch at a farmhouse, helmet, expert guides, third-party insurance, fuel
• Lunch: Antipasto platter, fresh pasta, bread, local Chianti wine, and water (vegetarian option available)
• Route highlights: Florence backstreets, Basilica San Miniato al Monte, panoramic city views, and classic Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, cypress trees, stone farmhouses, and hilltop villages

This is a half-day tour, so it’s easy to squeeze into your Florence itinerary.

Click here to book your Vespa tour from Florence. It sells out during the peak season (May through October). Free cancellation is included.

MADDY’S NOTE: I don’t recommend booking this tour without previous scooter/motorbike experience! My brother drove us. I’m not a confident scooter driver – if it’d been me alone, I’d have booked this vintage Fiat 500 experience instead.

Vespa Tour Alternatives

• Want the Vespa experience without driving? You can book this Vespa passenger tour, where a licensed local drives, and you ride on the back! This is ideal if no one in your group feels comfortable driving.
• Prefer to explore independently? You can rent your own Vespa for the day and create your own one-day Tuscan itinerary. This is a great option if you're comparing different Vespa tours from Florence and want full flexibility.
• Prefer four wheels? You can do the same tour I did, but in a vintage Fiat 500 car. This is perfect if you want the same route, lunch, and views – without scootering.

Riding Vespas through Tuscany: A Quick Overview

Want more details on the day trip? Here’s what my Vespa tour from Florence looked like, step by step.

1. Getting Ready to Ride

We arrived at the tour office just after 8 AM, nervous but excited. After a quick intro on turning, braking, and accelerating, everyone completed a short evaluation ride. Only once the guides felt confident in each rider did we hit the road.

Our group was small – four Vespas and two vintage Fiats – which made the whole experience feel intimate and safe. Each group also gets a two-way radio so the guides can give instructions and keep everyone safe.

MADDY’S NOTE: This tour is designed for confident riders with some scooter experience. Before leaving, the guides evaluate every driver – and yes, people sometimes “fail” for safety reasons. If you don’t pass, you may be offered a Fiat seat (if available); otherwise, you'll be turned away.

2. First Stop: San Miniato al Monte

We wound our way out of Florence’s busy streets and up, up, up into the hills – past the always-crowded Piazzale Michelangelo – before stopping at the 11th-century Basilica di San Miniato.

From the church’s Romanesque façade and peaceful cemetery to its incredible views of Florence’s terracotta rooftops and the Duomo, this is one of Florence’s best-kept secrets. It’s breathtaking.

3. Riding Through Tuscany

Then came the freedom of the country roads.

For nearly two hours, we rode through the Tuscan countryside – passing tiny villages, monasteries, castle ruins, rolling hills, bright flowers, hay bales, and those iconic cypress trees. It was almost impossible to focus on the road; the views demanded attention at every turn.

A Vespa, warm sunshine, vine-covered hills… It was surreal.

4. Farmhouse Lunch (A.K.A. Pure Bliss)

Eventually, we pulled up to the farmhouse, where long outdoor tables overlooked vineyards and gardens.

First came fresh marinara pasta, bread, water, and Chianti wine.

And yes, you might be wondering whether wine and Vespas is a questionable combo. Your guide will explain the Italian logic, and so will I: In Italy, a meal is not a meal if there is no wine. You drink with food, it’s not a big pour, and you linger long enough for everything to settle. If you’re driving, you can drink very little. And if you’re the passenger (like I was)… well, that’s another story.

Then came the Tuscan tagliere: cheeses, prosciutto, salami, olives, bruschetta, frittata, artichokes. Heaven.

As we ate, drank, and soaked in the views, our guide, Angel – a trained sommelier – gave us a mini lesson on Chianti and wine pairings too. It was simply lovely, and I didn't want to leave!

5. The Ride Back to Florence

Full of carbohydrates alla Italiana, we hopped back on the Vespas for one last joyride into the city.

By the time we returned the scooters, we were buzzing with adrenaline, a little Chianti, and the unmistakable magic of Tuscany.

Is This Vespa Experience Right for You?

If you have 3 days in Florence (or more!), a Vespa tour of Tuscany is the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon. It’s easily one of the best day trips from Florence, especially if you want iconic countryside views and a little adrenaline rush!

This tour also pairs beautifully with other classic day trips, like a day trip to Siena from Florence, a day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence, or even a day trip by train to discover the best things to do in Bologna.

This Florence Vespa tour is perfect for you if you’re comfortable on two wheels (or have a partner who is), want a memorable way to explore Tuscany, and love a good meal with a view. If not, this vintage Fiat 500 tour or this Vespa passenger experience would be a better fit.

What to Expect From the Tuscany Vespa Tour: Skill + Safety

Riding a Vespa in Florence and the Tuscan countryside is thrilling – but you should know what you’re signing up for.

• Traffic & terrain: Florence’s city traffic can feel chaotic if you're not used to scooters, narrow streets, or roundabouts. Once you reach the countryside, the pace slows and the roads open up.
• Skill level: This tour is for riders with previous scooter or motorbike experience.
• Safety checks: Every driver must complete a short evaluation ride before leaving. If the guide feels you aren’t fully confident, you’ll be switched to a Fiat (if available) or turned away. It’s not personal – it’s to keep everyone safe.
• Alcohol: Wine is served with lunch, but pours are small and always paired with food. You’ll have time to rest before riding again. And of course, you can skip the wine if you prefer.
• Dietary notes: Lunch includes two courses and wine. A vegetarian option is available, but gluten-free and other dietary needs can’t be accommodated.

Practical Info: Requirements, What to Wear, What to Bring

Before you book your Tuscany Vespa tour from Florence, there are a few more things you should know!

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old
• Must bring a valid driver’s license (original document)
• Must sign a Vespa damage waiver (only third-party liability insurance is included)
• Prior scooter experience strongly recommended

What to Wear

You can wear anything that’s comfortable, but it’s wise to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes to protect your skin from sunburn and further injury if you crash.

What to Bring

• Water
• Natural sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hair tie
• Jacket – if visiting between October and April.
• Travel insurance – not required, but I highly recommend you purchase travel insurance when you travel internationally!

Final Thoughts: Should You Do This Vespa Tour From Florence?

If you’re searching for the best Florence Vespa experience or comparing different Vespa tours from Florence, this is the one I recommend over and over. It’s the perfect blend of scenery, food, and adventure.

After multiple trips across Italy, to nearly every region, I can confidently say this is one of the most unique and memorable things I’ve ever done.

Whether you're starting at 8:20 AM or joining the afternoon option, this experience fits seamlessly into a Florence itinerary.

Click here to book your vintage Vespa tour of Tuscany from Florence!