Self-Drive Vintage Fiat 500 Tour from Florence
This is your chance to drive one of the historic Fiat 500 cars that have been loved by Italians for over half a century. Follow your tour guide through glorious Tuscan scenery, with photo stops along the way and a chance to sample some delicious local food.
What's included?
- The rental of a restored vintage Fiat 500 car
- A fun and professional guide
- A two-way radio to stay in contact with the guide
- A lunch featuring traditional local food and wine
- Third party insurance, driver insurance, fuel and car taxes
Highlights
- Exploring Tuscany in a rare 1960s Fiat 500
- Driving the manual vintage car yourself with direction from an expert guide
- Stop for photo opportunities and to change drivers if you wish
- Indulging in a traditional Tuscan lunch (it’s included!)
Full Itinerary
A Vintage Vehicle
First meet your beautifully restored vintage car at its home in our garage in the middle of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. You will also meet your tour leader who will give you some expert guidance on how to drive a car from the 1960s.
Top Tip: Don’t forget your driver’s license!
Fly Through Florence
Once you are feeling confident about your car, the Fiat 500 tour begins! We will drive through the streets of Florence before leaving the bustling city behind. We will then take an avenue lined with cypress trees and climb high above the city for some amazing views. You won’t have to worry about getting lost, as you will be following the guide and will be in constant radio contact.
Fantastic Photo Ops
Our first stop is at one of the oldest churches in Florence. There's time for a quick visit inside and a chance to take some great photos of you and your car with the city as your backdrop. Then we set off for a gorgeous drive through the hills. We will travel along narrow stone-walled lanes, past historic villas and fields of olive trees, all the while making short stops to take photos of the wonderful landscape. If you have been riding shotgun, now is your chance to swap places with the driver and have your turn behind the wheel!
Lunch Like a Local
Next we will have the chance to sit on a private terrace and take in stunning views of the Tuscan hills, dotted with villas and castles. While we soak up the scenery we can sample some excellent local cheeses and ham and Chianti wine.
Top Tip: Only one glass though! After all, you’re not done driving yet
Back to Florence
After more photo opportunities, it's time to return to the garage, taking the most scenic route back. As you reach the tree lined avenues, prepare to turn some heads as you and your vintage Fiat 500 become one of the sights of Florence.
Know before you go
- Participants must be able to drive with stick shift (manual) gears
- All drivers must present a valid driving licence
- Minimum age for drivers is 18 years
- Each car will take a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 youths
Reviews of this experience
Leave a review229 total reviews
Fabulous Fiat 500 tour
by: TRACY MCKENDRICK on Walkabout
We thoroughly enjoyed the vintage Fiat 500 driving day. We had great correspondence from the team to help with parking and meeting up with the team. Gabriel and Dario were awesome hosts and guides. Dario was our guide for the day. He was super friendly, excellent English, ran through all safety features of the car. Gave a driving lesson to the drivers before departure. We were in a small convoy of Vespas and cars. We went through beautiful Florence country lanes with lovely countryside and city views, our guide Dario was very knowledgeable about the area, history and answered all questions. Lunch was lovely at the Walkabout cookery school. Big shout out to Alex too, made sure our cars were in tip top condition, also assisted us en route at certain points to keep the group safe and together. Fab day, well organised. Just book it!
Don't forget to leave one hand one the wheel
by: Devlin Shaughnessy on Walkabout
Short of opening up a Ferrari on the Autobahn, this was an excellent hands-on activity. The guide and support staff were great and definitely got me excited to do another Walkabout tour!
Favorite part of our trip!
by: Cathy d on Tripadvisor
Absolute must do!! This was our favorite outing in Florence. Alex was a fantastic guide! He was so fun and taught us a lot about the region!
Highly recommend
by: K5539 on Tripadvisor
We loved cruising around in our little Fiat. What a fun day. The views are just incredible, the staff was professional and so kind (thank you Gabrielle) and the cars are adorable. Lunch was served on a beautiful, private patio with garden views and the food was very good. Good info to know: our meeting time was 8:30, but the actual driving tour didn’t start until 10:30. There was a bus ride to their garage, instructions and a quick test drive for everyone. We were in a group with people doing the same tour on Vespas and all rode together. I highly recommend this tour. See the outskirts of Florence in a completely unique way.
AMAZING!!!
by: Madeline C on Tripadvisor
Stephenado was AMAZING!! the tour was fantastic and my husband loved it! If you can drive a manual go for fiats!! The food was great and the views were 100/10!!!
Get out of the city in a once in lifetime experience
by: Harry on Tripadvisor
Being able to see the Tuscan countryside and getting out of the city is an absolute treat. It was gorgeous. I would highly recommend bringing driving gloves as the steering wheel is not wrapped in leather.
Joy ride with a view and delicious food.
by: Jgib_10 on Tripadvisor
This was so much fun driving an old Fiat. We stopped at beautiful views on the country side of Florence. The tour guide was funny and knowable about the area. The lunch stop was beautiful scenery and the food was delicious.
Believe the reviews - great tour
by: Sbrown8880 on Tripadvisor
This is one of the most enjoyable tours have done. Totally worth is and so much fun, the Fiat 500s are tiny and always put smile on face. Guides were great, food at lunch was delicious. If ever get back to Florence would do this tour again
Fun!
by: Barry M on Tripadvisor
A great change of pace from galleries and churches. The vintage Fiats are a blast to drive. Lunch was taken at a lovely Tuscan property.
Fantastic day out
by: Leah K on Tripadvisor
Absolutely fantastic day out, great tour guide (David) and stunning views. Would highly recommend for a day out.
Frequently Asked Questions
DO YOU CATER FOR PEOPLE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES/VEGETARIANS?
Definitely! If you would prefer an alternative to the menu we have chosen, please tell your tour leader and he/she will telephone ahead to arrange it.
WHAT SHOULD WE BRING?
You must bring your driving licence. Make sure you bring your camera!
DO I HAVE TO DRIVE STICK SHIFT OR DO YOU HAVE AUTOMATICS?
Our Vintage Fiat 500's only have stick shift gears so you must have experience of driving a car with gears.
IS DRIVING IN FLORENCE DIFFICULT?
Driving in Italy can be a little different, so just like driving anywhere in the world you must be alert and vigilant and follow the tour leader's instructions.
WHAT IF I LOSE SIGHT OF THE LEADER?
The tour leader will be in constant contact with you with a two way radio. If cars get separated from the tour leader, for example at traffic lights, the tour leader will wait in the first safe place until all the cars are together again.
HOW MANY CAN TRAVEL IN ONE CAR?
Each car will take three adults or two adults with two youths. Passengers are reminded that there are no rear seat safety belts
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
No high heels or flip flops for the driver, flat driving shoes are essential for changing gear!
DO YOU PICK US UP FROM OUR HOTEL?
We do not organise hotel pick-ups for difficulties with parking and scheduling, but our meeting in front in Piazza dei Cavalleggeri is very central and should be easy to get to. We are just in front of the Biblioteca Nazionale (National Library) from which many hotels are located within easy walking distance of. Otherwise a taxi (you could ask your hotel to book it for you) would be the fastest option, dropping you off right at the entrance of the Biblioteca Nazionale (National Library).
