Ride vintage sidecars through Florence’s lively streets while tasting signature street foods including the famed lampredotto sandwich. This dynamic two-hour tour merges local history, food culture, and unforgettable sights.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most adults and children aged 5 and up; minimal physical exertion required.
Wildlife
History
Lampredotto has been a staple of Florentine working-class street food since the Middle Ages, rooted in the city’s Jewish quarter traditions.
Conservation
De Gustibus Tours supports local producers and emphasizes sustainable sourcing to help preserve Florence’s culinary environment and street culture.
De Gustibus Tours
Ride vintage sidecars through Florence’s lively streets while tasting signature street foods including the famed lampredotto sandwich. This dynamic two-hour tour merges local history, food culture, and unforgettable sights.
De Gustibus Tours is a Florence (Firenze, Toscana) based tour operator offering a range of private and curated experiences across Tuscany. The company presents a variety of itineraries that combine wine tasting, regional cuisine, historic towns and unique transport options such as vintage sidecar rides. Many published itineraries include private options and range from short city food rides to full-day wine and culinary tours.
Published trip descriptions show itineraries to key Tuscan destinations including Chianti, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona and Val di Chiana. Signature experiences listed include sidecar aperitivo rides at sunset, street-food sidecar tours in Florence, Brunello and Vernaccia wine tastings, saffron- and pecorino-focused lunches, cooking classes in a Chianti farmhouse, and truffle hunting excursions. Several tours note visits to family-run wineries, organic farms for Tuscan lunches, and opportunities to sample local products such as Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino, Syrah from Cortona, pecorino cheese and saffron.
Trip durations in published summaries vary from approximately two hours (street food rides) to five-hour sidecar excursions and seven- to eight-hour full-day tours. Departures are described as originating from Florence and cover regions such as Chianti Classico, Val d'Orcia and the hill towns surrounding the city. All information above reflects De Gustibus Tours’ published itineraries and trip summaries.
Base Location
Firenze, Toscana
Located in central Florence
Typical Duration
2–8 hours
Short and full-day options available
Tours Offered
16
Private and group experiences
Wine Regions
Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano
Local wines and tastings featured
Choose a private wine tour, sidecar adventure, cooking class or truffle hunt — departures from Firenze with half- and full-day options.
Book in advance
Tours fill quickly, especially in spring and summer—reserve early to secure your spot.
Wear comfortable clothing
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes, as you’ll hop on and off the sidecar multiple times.
Notify dietary restrictions
Inform the company ahead of time about any allergies or special dietary needs to ensure safe tasting options.
Bring a camera
There are plenty of picturesque spots along the route—don’t miss capturing the mix of urban beauty and vintage rides.
Light jacket or windbreaker
Protects against spring breezes and occasional rain during the open-air ride.
spring
Sunglasses
Shields eyes from strong sun exposure while riding through Florence’s streets.
summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Needed for short walks between tasting stops and to ensure stable footing getting on and off sidecars.
Camera or smartphone
Capture vibrant street scenes and the vintage charm of the sidecar experience.