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Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence: Sunset Drive and Aperitivo

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Self Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence Sunset Tuscan Villa and Aperitivo

From $149.00

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3 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Make like a true Tuscan with an Italian ‘aperitivo’— drinks and snacks before dinner — and a self-drive journey in a vintage Fiat 500 on this 3-hour sunset tour from Florence. Hop inside a 1960s Fiat and drive in convoy through the enchanting Tuscan landscapes of rolling hills and cypress groves. Arrive at a beautiful villa and enjoy a spritzer cocktail and local snacks beside the swimming pool. Finish with Tuscany’s emblematic wine — some delicious Chianti.

Drive a vintage Fiat through beautiful Tuscany in a guide-led convoy
Visit a quintessentially Tuscan villa nestled in rolling hills
Relax at the villa with a classic Italian aperitivo
Savor a spritzer cocktail and snacks such as Tuscan cheeses and cold cuts
Raise a glass or two of Chianti wine

What's Included

Guide
Safety briefing
Use of a Vintage Fiat 500
Aperitivo spritz cocktail and light snacks
Chianti wine

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel surcharge

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Franceschi, 23, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
Via Franceschi, 23, 50018 Scandicci, Firenze, Italy. For taxi just say 500 touring club or this address. If you're running late or have trouble finding us please call the 500 Guide Phone.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your own way to the tour start point in central Florence. Greet your guide and listen to a safety briefing and background facts about your vintage Fiat 500.

Often known by their Cinquecento brand name, these famous 4-seater cars took the motoring world by storm in the 1950s, and the early models are among Italy’s most beloved retro cars. The cars have manual gears, so if you’re the nominated driver, you’ll need to know how to use them.

After getting driving instructions, hop inside your Fiat and drive in convoy behind your guide.

Head into the Tuscan countryside as the sun sets — the time when the region’s rolling landscapes look especially magical.

Cruise the tranquil roads and trace a section of the Mille Miglia, the legendary 20th-century round-trip automobile race between Brescia and Rome.

Wind by vineyards and orchards, and stop to snap photos of the classic Tuscan scenery of farmhouse-topped hills and cypress-lined lanes.

Arrive at a 15th-century Renaissance villa surrounded by picturesque gardens. Hop out of your Fiat and stroll to the outdoor swimming pool and terrace.

Admire the gorgeous setting as you savor an Italian aperitivo pre-dinner drink and snack. Enjoy a spritzer cocktail and delicious Tuscan snacks such as cheese, bruschetta (toasted bread topped with tomato and basil) and cold cuts.

Finish with a glass or two of Chianti and hear how this quintessentially Tuscan wine is produced, bottled and aged. Feel free to partake — the driving part of your tour is over.

Return to Florence by car or bus with an experienced driver at the wheel. Your tour concludes at the original start point.

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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Previous experience using manual gears essential, you need to be able to drive manual confidently. Your guide reserves the right, at his or her discretion, to terminate the participation of any driver who is unable to control the car safely.
Children aged 12 and under are free of charge. Valid ID is required
Minimum age is 18 years to drive. You must bring your driver's license
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

48 reviews

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Great experience, highly recommend!

Mike_M, Apr 2024

Bella and Ettore were amazing, they made this excursion the highlight of our trip to Florence! The scenery was amazing, the wine tasting fun and educational…and the car, Julia was our little green 68 Fiat and she drove like a champ! We didn’t go fast and there was a good deal of safety training involved. Can’t recommend this tour enough, take the time and do it!! I would suggest, however, booking thru their website directly or thru TripAdvisor as Viator didn't communicate well to our tour operator and the times got messed up, not the fault of the tour company at all.

Such a wonderful evening!

Laura_D, Nov 2023

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! It was such a unique excursion to get out of the city of Florence! Not to mention, the wine and food were delicious and a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving with great company. Would recommend 100%!!

The Italian Job - take 2

Marc_S, Sep 2023

Really great fun driving these little classic beauties around Chianti. Carlo is a fantastic guy, lots of knowledge about the cars and the region. Super way to either start or end your day!

Favorite Florence activity

Susan_R, Sep 2023

That was SOOOO fun!!!! The cars were super cute and the pace of the drive through the countryside was perfect so that we could enjoy the beauty. Carlo was a great guide who was patient and always positive. Near the end, the aperitivo at the family farm was delicious and Carlo had us sample 3 wines, which he knew a lot about (I know nothing). I cannot do this tour justice in this quick review, but I HIGHLY recommend it if you like to drive and see the countryside

20/10. Must do when in Florence

Perrin_M, Aug 2023

This tour was the highlight of our trip to Italy. Spending the afternoon driving around the Tuscan hills taking in the landscape and sunset, finishing off with a wine tasting in a beautiful villa. Nothing compares to this experience. The Fiat 500 was amazing to drive - such a nostalgic experience of motoring from yesteryear. Would recommend this to anyone!

Awesome!

Martha_G, Jul 2023

We can’t recommend this tour enough, it was definitely the highlight of our trip.. everything was beautiful and we had a lot of fun!

Absolutely Unique and Fun Experience

Rebecca_A, Jul 2023

I can’t recommend this experience enough. Our guide was amazing. Very patient in going over how to properly operate the vintage cars. Definitely need to be familiar with a clutch- the cars have a double clutch which they go over, my husband didn’t have any trouble. We drove for awhile on a beautiful day and the views were amazing. We stopped to take some incredible pictures and learned about what makes the olive trees and vineyards so special in the Chianti region. At the end of the drive we went to a family winery and had a tasting of several types of wine and some meats and cheeses and all talked together before driving the cars back to our starting point. The car club is about 20-30 minutes outside of downtown Florence. We took the tram there and had about a 10-15 minute walk from the nearest stop, and then had help arranging a taxi back at the end of the night. Overall a super fun, unique experience that I highly recommend to anyone.

Out $100 dollars in taxi fares and not a full refund.

Henry_G, Jul 2023

We spent 45 Euros in taxi fares because the tour meeting point was outside of center of Florence. We arrived 30 minutes early and no one was there to greet us. We called the tour operator and left a message. We never heard back from the tour operator. Plus Viator, did not refund us the taxi rides and they kept their commission so we did not get a full refund. All in all, this was a terrible experience. Viator Trip Advisor sucks. I would read the fine print before you book anything on Viator. Save yourself from the experience. Contacting the tour directly next time.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We were very sad for this client. They booked through the 3rd party Viator. What they did not mention was that they had booked twice and cancelled. When cancelling it removed both booking to us even though they intended to keep one of them. The client was offered an alternative time and date but they elected for refund. A full refund was authorized and the response from Viator to us is that the client received a full refund. Always be careful to confirm reservations if you have made any cancellations of a booking.

Exceptional

Rachel_H, Jul 2023

One of the highlights of our two week trip throughout Italy! Our guide, Pietro, was so fun and kind. Of course seeing the countryside and my husband getting to drive the vintage Fiat were great, but the conversations that you get to have with people from all over at the tasting after was such a surprisingdelight! Truly fantastic.

Vintage Fiat 500 in the Tuscan countryside at sunset

Andrew_C, Jun 2023

This was an unbelievable and amazing experience. Vintage FIAT 500’s in the Tuscan countryside at sunset. We did this with other family members and had the best time.😎 We were also lucky enough to have a great crew with us. The cheese, meat and wine was a special touch at the end. P.S Some of us even got into second gear. ha ha 😂 Andrew

Driving Fiats in the Tuscany Sun

Jerry_T, May 2023

Alessandro was a most EXCELLENT guide that made the experience so much fun-thank you. The views were awesome and the wine tasting quite enjoyable, as was the food.

Fun in a Fiat 💗

Joanne_W, Apr 2023

Bella and Phillipo were lovely and we had a great time cruising the hills of Tuscany in our vintage Fiat 500. Our 6 year old loved it too!

Amazing touring!

Edward_R, Mar 2023

The cars were awesome! The views were amazing! Bella and David were fun and the best guides! They explained everything and made sure we were comfortable. The food at the end was fantastic! All around amazing experience my wife and I enjoyed!

Once in a Lifetime!

Gayle_T, Mar 2023

What a great experience!!! Driving our cute little yellow Fiat through the hills near Florence was just so much fun! Alessandro was a perfect guide for us, too! Don’t hesitate - book this right away

The BEST experience for car lovers!

Hannah_W, Feb 2023

This was our favorite experience in Italy! We had so much fun on our vintage Fiat tour. Booking through Viator I would say our only trouble was we were not aware of the 15 Euro gas charge to be paid at time of arrival as well as winter hours. We showed up 15 minutes late but thankfully since we were the only ones on our particular sunset tour our guide had waited. We had experience with vintage cars so driving was not a problem but when it says you should know manual they mean it! We got to hop in our car and follow our guide through the Tuscan countryside. We paused for photos and to take in the scenery and had great conversation. We then showed up to an older residence where we got to try 3 wines and some traditional Tuscan cuisine. Would HIGHLY recommend this experience!

Deserves 6 stars

Iigo_O, Oct 2021

What an amazing experience it was!! If I could rate it higher, I would! From the very begining Mattia was very clear with the instructions on how to drive these beautiful cars and let me chose the option that wanted. Once ready we drove for a LONG time, through the beautiful mountains of Tuscany, while enjoying such a beautiful Fiat 500 for ourselves, following Mattia that stopped us in beautiful places and took great pictures for a day that we will remember. We ended up having a nice snack in a villa and tasting some wine from the region while having a great time with Mattia and his brother. It felt like having a drink with friends. Great people, even greater experience. Would recommend 100% and cannot wait to do it again!

Two thumbs up!

Bret_B, Sep 2021

This was so fun! My adult children loved getting behind the wheel of the vintage cars and driving through the picturesque hills of Tuscany. We stopped at lookout points and went back to a beautiful hotel for drinks and snacks, poolside! Lovely and worthwhile. Broke up the waking all over Florence and immersed us into the countryside! Our guide was patient and gave us directions on driving these classic cars!

This is such a fun way to see the...

Sara_U, Jul 2018

This is such a fun way to see the countryside if you only have limited time in Florence. Nico is the most patient human being in the world, and he does a great job teaching you the intricacies of the double-clutch system. I really loved seeing how beautiful golden hour was as we cruised through the hills surrounding Florence. We stopped several times to check out the views and take pictures. Nico got some great pictures of us together! The tour ended with us watching the sunset while drinking delicious wine and snacking on tasty prosciutto. You will even be back in time for dinner. Note: Make sure you are competent at driving a standard transmission because a vintage Fiat 500 has a double-clutch system.

We are very disappointed for two...

Petra Z, Apr 2018

We are very disappointed for two major reasons : The tour was supposed to end in an ancient Renaissance villa with a gorgeous garden But the wine and appetizers were served at a drive by Shop at the main road - no Running tap water In the WC room available . The tour was supposed to be relaxing also for the driver as a transfer back to the original place was Promised by Viators Website - but it was not provided not even on request . The guides were nice and the car ride was ok. But we feel seriously betrayed by the organization of Viator. The local guides had no idea of the promised things I b the website.

I've driven just about every classic...

Edwin B, Oct 2017

I've driven just about every classic manual vehicle that I can bribe, beg or to get into the seat, but this little guy was way too much fun zipping around some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable! Already good at double clutch skills since I restored a 66 Series IIA Land Rover with just about the same whopping horsepower 80...so I could sneak a few more peeks out the window instead of concentrating on not stalling the car or trashing the gearbox. Mattia was my guide and newest best friend...no kidding! We had some unavoidable program changes, but he improvised like a true professional and I think we created a new tour that deserves more than 5 stars : Thanks, Mattia!!! Do this tour just for the sake of putting a huge smile on your face and the accomplishment of doing maybe something out of your comfort zone that will remain etched in your memory forever. The photos speak for themselves.