Around Florence Hills: App‑Guided e‑Vespa Tour + Wine&Food

Ricorboli, Florence



Discover the hills of Florence on an electric Vespa tour. Follow the planned route on your phone, admire the views, and finish at a wine bar to taste a glass of Tuscan wine and local produce.

Electric Vespa Self-Guided Tour in Florence Hills

This self-guided electric Vespa tour explores Florence’s scenic hills and countryside, ideal for experienced riders seeking independence and local flavors.

Highlights

  • Ride an electric Vespa through Florence’s scenic hills
  • Follow an easy route with a smartphone app guide
  • Discover Fiesole and quiet countryside roads
  • Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views
  • Enjoy Tuscan wine and local food at the end

Description

Explore the hills surrounding Florence at your own pace on an electric Vespa. Use the dedicated smartphone app to follow a curated route through peaceful roads and hidden parts of the Tuscan countryside, including the hilltop town of Fiesole.

Pause at viewpoints like Piazzale Michelangelo to see extensive views of Florence and the Arno River. The step-by-step app guide makes navigation simple and intuitive, allowing you to stop whenever you wish to take photos or enjoy the scenery.

Your tour concludes in Florence’s Oltrarno district, where you can relax with a tasting of local Tuscan wine and a platter of cold cuts and cheese at a neighborhood wine bar.

Includes

  • Electric Vespa at your disposal for 4 hours
  • Sanitized helmets
  • Dedicated guided smartphone app
  • RCA insurance covering collision, theft, and vandalism
  • Local product tasting including a glass of wine and a platter of cold cuts and cheese
  • Choice of Vespa seating: 1 Vespa for 2 people (driver and passenger) or 1 Vespa for a single driver

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch

Important Information

  • This is a self-drive tour for advanced riders; prior scooter or motorcycle experience is required
  • The app guide requires a smartphone
  • Drivers must be at least 18 years old
  • A security deposit of €900 per Vespa is required before the tour, accepted via Visa or Mastercard only
  • An international driving license is required for participants from Middle Eastern and Arab countries, Africa and North Africa, China, India, South America, and Eastern Europe
  • The supplier may refuse service to anyone unable to safely operate the Vespa; no refund will be given in such cases
  • In case of bad weather, cancellations made after the 24-hour deadline will incur a 50% penalty

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring a valid driving license, comfortable clothing, and your smartphone with the app installed. Morning departures offer cooler temperatures and less traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a self-guided electric Vespa tour exploring Florence’s surrounding hills using a smartphone app for navigation.
You use the dedicated smartphone app that provides step-by-step guidance on the route through Florence’s hills and countryside.
The tour is ideal for experienced riders who want to explore Florence’s countryside independently while enjoying local food and wine.
The tour covers the scenic hills around Florence, including stops like Fiesole and Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views.
Yes, the tour includes a stop to taste Tuscan wine and local food at the end of the route.
Yes, riders should have some experience as the tour is self-guided and involves riding on country roads near Florence.
You need to download the smartphone app that provides navigation and information for the Vespa tour in Florence.
The tour can be taken year-round but check the website for current available times and weather conditions in Florence.
The starting point is in Florence, and the tour loops through the hills, finishing with a wine and food tasting near the city.
The Vespa is electric and easy to handle, but riders should be comfortable with two-wheel vehicles and have basic riding skills.

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