Contact Us & FAQs
Contact Info
Address
Via Franceschi, 23,
50018, Scandicci, ITALIA
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50018, Scandicci, ITALIA
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Phone Numbers
Main Office Italy :
+39 375 5522275
U.S. Number :
+1 (713) 570-9025
Email Address
info@500touringclub.com
U.S. Office
1321 Upland Drive Suite 1520
Houston, Texas 77043
Phone (713) 570-9025
Houston, Texas 77043
Phone (713) 570-9025
Get In Touch
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the tour begin and end ?
Our clubhouse is at Via Franceschi, 23, 50018 Scandicci.
You can reach the clubhouse by private car, taxi or on tram from Santa Maria Novella (the main) train station.
For TAXI just call 0554390 or take any other taxi company and tell them to take you to 500 Touring Club, they'll know, it's a 15 min ride from the center.
For TRAM take the T1 tram from the train station in direction Villa Costanza, get off at "De Andre" stop and walk 25 minutes to destination. Disregard any funny instructions from Google maps, it's a 10 minutes pleasant tram ride and 25 minute walk from the train station :)
Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts.
If google maps gives you grief just search for "500 touring club" instead of the full address.
You can reach the clubhouse by private car, taxi or on tram from Santa Maria Novella (the main) train station.
For TAXI just call 0554390 or take any other taxi company and tell them to take you to 500 Touring Club, they'll know, it's a 15 min ride from the center.
For TRAM take the T1 tram from the train station in direction Villa Costanza, get off at "De Andre" stop and walk 25 minutes to destination. Disregard any funny instructions from Google maps, it's a 10 minutes pleasant tram ride and 25 minute walk from the train station :)
Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts.
If google maps gives you grief just search for "500 touring club" instead of the full address.
How do I catch the Bus/Tram?
At the Santa Maria Novella train station take the T1 tram in direction Villa Costanza, get off at "De Andre" stop and walk 25 minutes to destination.
How many people fit in the car ?
3 adults comfortably, or 2 adults and 2 kids. 4 adults is quite a squeeze.
Do I need an international driving permit ?
No, but your license should be written in English or using the Roman alphabet.
Are there alternative meal options ?
Yes, if you require a special diet for health or religious purposes we can accommodate you, just please request beforehand.
What’s the difference between a Wine Tasting and a Gourmet Lunch, really ?
The Wine tasting is the drive + light lunch + wine tasting
The Gourmet Lunch is the drive + full lunch + wine tasting. More delicious food :)
The Gourmet Lunch is the drive + full lunch + wine tasting. More delicious food :)
What happens if the weather is bad ?
As long as it’s just light rain the tour goes ahead, it’s still more fun than being in the city in the rain!
If the rain gets heavy we usually stop for a coffee, or delay the start, or we can put you on another tour.
We want to make sure you get to enjoy a tour in the cars in the safest way possible.
If the rain gets heavy we usually stop for a coffee, or delay the start, or we can put you on another tour.
We want to make sure you get to enjoy a tour in the cars in the safest way possible.
A member of our group is disabled, how can you accommodate them ?
Please let us know beforehand, as the tasting room is not immediately wheelchair accessible but we will move the wine tasting location so all can enjoy.
We can fit a closed wheelchair in one of our cars.
We can fit a closed wheelchair in one of our cars.
We have babies! Can we come on tour ?
Yes! Please let us know if you need a child seat.
Only the front seats have seatbelts, so any additional children should sit with a parent in the backseat.
Only the front seats have seatbelts, so any additional children should sit with a parent in the backseat.
Are the cars safe ?
Absolutely. They are vintage cars, so no airbags, seatbelts in the backseats or ABS brakes,
but they are in top working condition and you are given precise instructions on how to handle them well.
What is this double clutch business ?
It’s not hard at all. We give you a full demonstration before the tour and a practice run before you get behind the wheel.
Essentially it involves clutching into neutral, revving the gas, then clutching into the next gear.
MOST OF OUR CARS ARE SYNC GEARBOX NOW, SO NO DOUBLE CLUTCH (UNLESS U FEEL LIKE DOING IT!) It is very important that you are a regular MANUAL car driver, as this is not the place to learn the manual gearbox.
Essentially it involves clutching into neutral, revving the gas, then clutching into the next gear.
MOST OF OUR CARS ARE SYNC GEARBOX NOW, SO NO DOUBLE CLUTCH (UNLESS U FEEL LIKE DOING IT!) It is very important that you are a regular MANUAL car driver, as this is not the place to learn the manual gearbox.
All drivers must be experienced and confident with driving with Manual gearboxes… say what ?
Our Fiat 500 are original in all their 1960s glory thus require experienced drivers who drive or have driven a car with manual transmission before.
If you are used to automatic and have never driven stick before it definitely is too much of a challenge to learn to drive a Fiat 500 and enjoy the tour at the same time !
We suggest you book your tour with us on a Vespa scooter instead, which is also a lot of fun !
If you are used to automatic and have never driven stick before it definitely is too much of a challenge to learn to drive a Fiat 500 and enjoy the tour at the same time !
We suggest you book your tour with us on a Vespa scooter instead, which is also a lot of fun !
Driving age and Drinking age
In Italy the driving age is 18. You can drink alcohol over 16 and you can purchase it over 18.
Our cancellation policy
Our policy for cancellation provides a full refund within 48 hours of tour date with written notice. More details can be found downaloading a reading our Tour Terms PDF file here
How do I get back to Florence / my hotel ?
At the end of the tour your guide will call a taxi for you or direct you to the Bus/Tram stop which is a 2 minute walk away (bus) or 10 minutes walk away (tram).