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2 hours
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A strong wish to see the famous Bolognese hills, but only a little time for hike?
Don’t panic, this short vespa tour is the right solution!
This tour is a fantastic opportunity to ride a Vespa, a unique and unrepeatable experience for million of people in the world, and explore the beautiful hilly countryside just outside Bologna.
Minimum number of partecipants: 2
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
What To Expect
Complesso Monumentale San Michele In Bosco
The Church of San Michele in Bosco is an imposing architectural complex comprising the church and adjacent former convent of the Olivetans. It is placed in one of the most panoramic locations in the hills surrounding Bologna and its courtyard is a magnificent terrace overlooking the city and the plains as far as the Alpine chain.
Monumento ai Caduti di Sabbiuno
Sabbiuno War Memorial commemorates the execution of 53 Italian partisans by German forces, in two groups on December 14 and 23, 1944. The partisans were largely members of the Gruppi di Azione Patriottica (GAP) and the 63a Brigate Bolero from the communities of Anzola, Calderara di Reno, and Amola di Piano, north-east of Bologna; they were captured by anti-partisan forces in the Winter of 1944 and executed.
Options
Vespa 125cc Manual 2 Person
Vespa 125cc (2 Passengers): Vespa are vintage and equipped with manual transmission, clutch, back brake pedal and powered with fuel (petrol +oil).
Vespa 125cc Automatic 2 Person
Vespa 125cc (2 Passengers): We rent automatic scooters 125cc for clients with no experience in driving manual vespa.
Vespa 50cc Manual 1 Person
Vespa 50cc (1 Passenger): Vespa 50cc are vintage and equipped with manual transmission, clutch, back brake pedal and powered with fuel (petrol +oil). Vespa 50cc is approved for 1 passenger.
Vespa 125cc Automatic 1 Person
Vespa 125cc Tour (1 Passenger): We rent automatic scooters 125cc for clients with no experience in driving manual vespa.
What‘s Included
Petrol
Hygienic head scarf
Helmet
Liability Insurance
Padlock and chain
Vespa
Professional Tour Leader
Kasko Insurance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was amazing...
JudiAnn P,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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.
To flee
manubM4337AC,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Uncouth and obnoxious staff, attention tourist scam The vespa tour was cancelled at the last moment without valid excuse, no refund
A Must Do in Bologna!!
Michael H,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00I 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.
Bologna on a Vespa
Joseph T,Jun 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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.
Fun Vespa trip in & around Bologna!
NaveNamlek,Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When I booked this tour, there were no reviews on Trip Advisor, so I wasn't exactly sure what we were getting into. Now on the other side, I thought I'd come back and report my experience. Bottom line -- my girlfriend and I both had a really enjoyable time. We met our guide, Francesco, at the Travelhoo office, and then walked to a nearby garage to pick up our Vespas. The Vespas were in good condition and super fun to drive around. We went through Bologna, finding our way to the outskirts and then into the surrounding hills. It was a really nice way to get out of the city and experience 'the Italian countryside', passing by interesting houses, farms, horses, chapels, etc. The roads weren't busy and fun to drive on, especially as we got higher up into the hills. The inclines required care and attention but in an enjoyable way. Francesco was an excellent guide, on and off the Vespa. He was easy to follow, giving us clear directions and preparing us in advance of turns, hills, stops, etc. We stopped at an old hospital with an attached church, a small chapel with interesting artifacts, a mountainside WWII memorial, and San Luca church. Francesco was able to answer all of my questions and offer us interesting information while visiting all of the sites. The views were wonderful, the driving was fun, I'd definitely recommend this tour.
A great tour of Bologna surroundings/ a superb tour of the surroundings of Bologna
Christophe M,Jul 29, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made a 2 hour tour of Bologna's surroundings, we stopped several times in great places and got explanation about the History of the places. We also made a stop in a café on one of the hills. The scooters are great, Alessandra is calm and is giving good explanations. We had a great time with her wandering on the hills. Castle, church, wood bridge, San Luca, hospital, etc... I strongly recommend this tour! We took a superb tour of the hills around Bologna by scooter. We had the choice of scooter (vintage or modern). Alessandra us to give all the necessary explanations at each stop (church, hospital, castle, small wooden bridge, resistance monument, etc...) Thank you for this good time of walking and culture that allowed us to discover the surroundings of the city.
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