About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring the rolling hills of Piedmont's wine country on a restored Vespa 125, navigating through medieval villages, vineyard-striped valleys and hilltop castles in the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato regions. Chart your own route past Barolo and Barbaresco estates, stopping at open-air galleries and centuries-old stone settlements. You'll ride two-up on a classic manual scooter with helmet and first fuel provided, returning to Alba by day's end.
Highlights
- Vintage Piaggio Vespa 125 with manual clutch and handlebar gears
- Self-guided loop through UNESCO wine villages and medieval architecture
- Barolo and Barbaresco vineyard roads at your own pace
- Hilltop castles and contemporary art installations en route
- Helmet, balaclava and first tank of fuel included
- Two-person seat and private parking at base
What to expect
You'll collect your Vespa in Alba, familiarise yourself with the clutch-and-manual setup (prior scooter experience helps), then set off into the Langhe's patchwork of vineyards and stone villages. The ride is unhurried—wind through Barbaresco or climb towards Serralunga d'Alba, stopping whenever a castle, bench sculpture or roadside view catches your eye. Roads are mostly quiet rural routes with gentle gradients. By afternoon, fuel up and cruise back. The machine is forgiving but requires attention; expect wind, engine noise and physical engagement with every curve.
Good to know
You'll need a category B or B+A driving licence. Bring sunscreen and a light layer for wind chill. Lunch isn't included, so stock snacks or plan village stops. Not suitable if you have spinal issues or cardiovascular concerns. Roads are accessible but winding; take your time. Previous vintage bike experience makes the day smoother.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.