Panoramic Vespa Tour

Bologna, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Bologna is packed with attractions, but anyone who sticks to the city is missing out on under-the-radar, must-see locations. Get a taste of the countryside—without any trekking or climbing—on this fun-filled Vespa ride through the Italian hills. Hop a vintage moped and cruise between locations with your guide. Stops include a panoramic view over Bologna, a WWII memorial, and the Sanctuary of San Luca.

A picturesque, guided ride around the Bologna countryside in a vintage Vespa
Discover off-the-beaten-track locations far away from the crowds—a slice of everyday local life
Ditch the packed city center for open hills and parks, where you can ride freely without traffic
Cover more sights in less time on your own fact-paced set of wheels—helmet and scarf included

What's Included

Vespa
Helmet
Hygienic head scarf
Padlock and chain
Professional Tour Leader
Liability Insurance
Petrol

Kasko Insurance

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via del Monte, 8a, 40126 Bologna BO, Italy

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Complesso Monumentale San Michele In Bosco

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monumento ai Caduti di Sabbiuno

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santuario di Madonna di San Luca

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age is 25 years
For the rental it is necessary B driving license + a deposit of 500€ by credit card (no prepaid, no vitual card, no amex)
Once the booking is confirmed, you are required to send us the full details of the driver: first name, last name, full residential address (street, city, country), mobile phone number, email address, and driving license number. If this information is not provided in advance, the contract registration will take longer on the day of the tour.
The driver must have a credit card in their own name. Alternatively, we can accept the passenger’s credit card, provided that all required details are communicated in advance.
For Extra European Union Citizen is required international driving license.

Most of our vespa scooters are vintage and equipped with manual transmission, clutch, back brake pedal and powered with fuel (petrol +oil). We rent automatic scooters 125cc for clients with no experience in driving manual vespa. It is requires to be an expert rider. We do not rent to the ones who have little skill in riding.
No lesson or driving test is provided before departure. If you do not feel confident riding a Vespa, we recommend choosing a different type of experience.
For safety and stability reasons, it is essential to respect the maximum load capacity of the vehicle. On a vintage Vespa, the combined weight of rider and passenger must not exceed 160 kg. For modern Vespa scooters (automatic), the limit is 180 kg.
Riding a Vespa is a fascinating experience, but it requires attention, respect for the rules, and confident driving skills. Please make sure you are suitable for this type of experience before confirming your booking.
The included insurance covers only third-party liability (damages caused to other vehicles, people, or property). Any damage to the Vespa itself is entirely the responsibility of the driver.
Important the tour have to been booked 24 hours in advance or you have to call us.
The minimum number of partecipants is 2
If you have any doubts or special circumstances, please contact us before booking — we’ll be happy to help you find the most suitable and safe solution for your experience.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.0

based on 7 reviews

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Our guide was amazing...

JudiAnn_P, May 2025

Our guide was amazing (can’t remember his name). Very informative and a delight. Only recommendation could be for the company to provide headsets so everyone could hear all the great history our guide shares with us. Definitely a great tour.

A Must Do in Bologna!!

Michael_H, Feb 2025

This was such a great tour! Our guide was friendly, informative, and easy to understand as he brought us through the old part of Bologna, into the suburbs and then into the hills of the countryside. We stopped often so he could explain the history of the area and also take pictures. We couldn't recommend this tour any more! A++++

Try a different company

Natalie_G, Sep 2024

I would recommend you select a different tour company. The experience was pretty disappointing. We want to support real local providers rather than larger companies but this company didn't seem to really want or appreciate your business. They decided one of the party was probably not comfortable enough on a vespa to drive themselves (totally fine) but then charged an additional 35 euro for the person to ride behind the guide. This makes no sense when we had already paid for the person to have her own vespa which would have also included petrol etc. that was then not being used. You DO need an international license or an additional 35 euro will be charged and they won't let you cancel if you don't have one. The actual guide was a nice man but we didn't even get to go into San Luca at all. Overall, we were really looking forward to this tour but it just left a pretty negative and unhappy feeling which was sad. I think they are so small that they are deathly afraid of having any bump to their equipment. They didn't really leave the feeling that there was concern about you getting hurt, just their machine. They take a 500 euro deposit per machine, and take a very long video of every inch before you leave on the trip, even though you will be with a guide the whole time. It was just not a happy experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

We are very sorry to read this review, especially since we did everything possible to ensure you could regularly participate in the tour. We would like to clarify a few important points. The product description clearly outlines the requirements for participating: a proven experience in driving, possession of a valid driver’s license (Category B), and a credit card. Additionally, for participants who are not EU citizens, an international driving permit is mandatory. After verifying that you did not have the international driving permit, we presented you with three options: obtain it online (€35 per person, which they certainly weren’t paying to us!) with an estimated wait time of about 15 minutes, sign a Liability Release Form(free of charge), or cancel the booking, bearing in mind that a 100% cancellation fee would apply, as stated in the terms (free cancellation is only available up to 24 hours before the tour). After some reflection, you chose to sign the Liability Release Form. We followed all contractual procedures and moved to the square in front of the shop to allow you to test the Vespa. As part of our standard protocol, we recorded a video of the Vespas, a measure that protects both us and our customers from any disputes about pre-existing damage. This step is essential to ensure full transparency and accuracy. We wonder if, when you rent a car, they just hand you the keys and give you a pat on the back, or if they ask for the same guarantees that we do. We don't see the difference between two or four wheels—it's still about engines. Regarding driving experience, allowing someone to ride a scooter carries significant responsibility for us. An inexperienced driver not only endangers themselves – a fall can cause serious harm – but also the other participants and the guide accompanying the group. Our priority is the safety of everyone, as outlined in the product description, and we reserve the right to deny the use of the Vespa to anyone who demonstrates a lack of familiarity with the vehicle. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the lady showed clear difficulties in driving: she was proceeding slowly, with her feet on the ground and unsteady, which is incompatible with the requirements for the tour. The route includes hilly roads that demand solid driving skills. The lady herself admitted she did not feel confident. We then proposed two alternatives: she could be transported by her husband at no extra cost, or by the guide, with an additional charge, as this was an extra service. Her husband chose not to transport her, and so the second option, the extra service with the guide, was selected. The payment was required because the Vespa was reserved for her tour and therefore could not be rented to others. We would like to point out that the lady paid €150 for her tour, while the driver service costs €185. She simply paid 35€ for the difference for the additional service she received. Furthermore, the tour lasted the full two hours as scheduled, even though it started considerably late, which unfortunately meant the arrival in San Luca just minutes after it had closed. Finally, we would like to remind all customers of the importance of reading the full product description before making a purchase, to avoid any misunderstandings or unnecessary discussions.

Bologna on a Vespa

Joseph_T, Jun 2023

I was on the back of a Vespa with a tour guide driver who gave an excellent explanation of the main sites. The weather turned out to be fine and driving around Bologna city and the country side was a wonderful and exciting experience. In effect I had a driver and a tour guide on my own and he was very friendly. The two hour tour was just right and Bologna has such a beautiful country side which must not be missed.