Who is We Drive You?
We are a team of passionate people, who are first Tuscans and then Italians. Passionate and enthusiastic about our homeland we are forever exploring it to discover new hidden secrets and corners to show our guests. We never tire of driving around the spectacular countryside, no matter the season, and meeting the local people who often become our partners for your Tuscan experience. Together we will show you the 'La Dolce Vita', the sweet life, of Tuscany.
Our mission
We are dedicated to the belief that your time in Italy is precious and it is our mission to maximize your enjoyment of every moment that you are in our 'home'. We pride ourselves on our matchless service in meeting all of your transportation needs, from the time you plane touches down in Italy to the moment you depart. We eliminate the hassle and time wasted renting a car or attempting to navigate Italy's often challenging array of bus and train routes. Our drivers have no rivals in their knowledge of the region, the most rewarding routes, and best destinations. We serve not only as your drivers, but as engaging travel companions and informed guides. Wherever you are staying, whether a five-star resort, a private villa, a city hotel or country inn, we offer door to door service. While other transport options may be cheaper, you can be confident that none approach the value of We Drive You for the best in stress-free and hassle-free travel.
Tomas Pedani
TOMAS PEDANI
Founder of We drive You
I am the owner and founder of We drive you.
I started the company 12 years ago and still now I am learning and finding new places and things about my beloved country, and especially my home in Tuscany.
I love my job and am always on the look out for new roads, new exclusive wineries, unknown cheese makers, or villages tucked away in the Tuscan hills and valleys.
My desire is to provide my guests with the best, unique and local experience Tuscany has to offer, either together with me or in the company of one of my carefully chosen team members.
I personally hand-pick all our partners to ensure that we provide you with the best and most authentic experience in Tuscany.
MICHELA MENEGON
MICHELA MENEGON
Booking assistant
I was born in Swaziland (Africa) and have lived in Tuscany since 1999.
My love of the travelling and exploring places has provided me with a wealth of knowledge of the area and created a great proficiency in organizing trips in and out of Italy.
I have been working in tourism and client service since 2002 and have worked sporadically with Tomas for 5 years, until 2020, at which point my collaboration with We Drive You and Tomas became more permanent.
Let my organization skills, passion and knowledge of the area take the hassle out of planning your stay and experiences in Tuscany.
Our Drivers
ROBERTO
Nickname:
My friends call me Kenny
Where do you live:
Siena
How long have you worked with WDUT: 5 years
What is your favorite wine, winery, or wine region? My favorite wine is a Brunello wine from Montalcino. I like the full flavour of the wine.
What is your favorite restaurant and what is your favorite dish? I love the Florentine steak at I’Osteria in Siena.
What is your favorite meal your mum or nonna makes for you? Pizza fritta with tomato sauce and sawdust (the nickname for Parmesan cheese)
What is your favorite village in Tuscany? In summer I like to spend quiet nights is Chiusure. I like watching the elderly locals sitting in the main piazza sipping Flora di Monteoliveto (a herbal liqueur made in the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore). They sit and discuss the daily happeninga of life in the town.
What is for favorite gelato? My go-to choice is pistacchio, chocolate, and cream.
What is the one thing every visitor to Tuscany should see, do or try? Come to Siena during the Palio and feel the atmosphere in the main square of Piazza del Campo.
What coffee do you normally drink? I need to start my days with an espresso, sometimes 2 or 3 depending on the night.
MAURIZIO
Nickname: My colleagues call me Brooks
Where do you live? I live in Siena.
How long have you worked with WDUT: Almost 2 years.
What is your favorite wine, winery, or wine region? You can’t beat Brunello di Montalcino and the best place to get it is without a doubt the Capanna winery
What is your favorite restaurant and what is your favorite dish? The restaurant Osteria Nonna Gina in Siena is a must for pici pasta with wild boar sauce, which is a definite winner for me when it comes to our local cuisine!
What is your favorite meal your mum or nonna makes for you? My mum's lasagna is the best in the world!
What is your favorite village in Tuscany? I love my town! Siena forever!
What is for favorite gelato? Pistacchio gelato at Dondoli Gelateria in San Gimignano is on the top of my list.
What is the one thing every visitor to Tuscany should see, do or try? Val d'Orcia because it makes you cry twice; when you arrive and also when you leave!
What coffee do you normally drink? Espresso, what else!
SAMUELE
Nickname: I have too many to choose from, you can call me Samu!
Where do you live? Siena.
What is your favorite wine, winery, or wine region? I was born and raised in a “Contrada” of Siena, everything aside from the Contrada's wine is gold to me (except the English ones, sorry guys...).
What is your favorite restaurant and what is your favorite dish? My favorite place to eat is without any doubt my nonna's house, it doesn't matter what she cooks, it's always a magical moment!
What is your favorite meal your mum or nonna makes for you? If I had to choose I'd go with my nonna's home made tagliatelle al ragù.
What is your favorite village in Tuscany? I love my city, Siena, "la più bella delle città"! (the most beautiful of all cities)
What is for favorite gelato? The best Gelateria I've ever been to is located in Marina di Grosseto, it's called "Da Carla". My favorite flavors are after-eight (mint and chocolate) and mango.
What is the one thing every visitor to Tuscany should see, do or try?
As a Sienese I have to recommend Siena during Palio.
It's something you just can't explain with words, you must try it yourself.
What coffee do you normally drink? As soon as I get up I always drink a caffelatte (coffee and milk) and after lunch an espresso is mandatory!
BRUNO
Nickname: Brunino, Brunello, Brunetto or whatever you want
Where do you live? I live in the countryside just outside of Siena
What is your favorite wine, winery, or wine region? For me, the best Tuscan wine is Chianti Classico Riserva
What is your favorite restaurant, and what is your favorite dish? My favorite dish is Pici all'aglione in the osteria La Piana. I love feeling my lips burn slightly from the garlic after eating it.
What is your favorite meal your mum or nonna makes for you? Pasta with The Neapolitan Ragu followed by sausages and mozzarella cheese. I still remember my childhood Sundays and waking up to the smell of the cooking ragù sauce coming from the kitchen.
What is your favorite village in Tuscany? This is a very hard question. I absolutely love Montalcino and in particular its surroundings.
What is for favorite gelato? Wild cherries and chocolate
What is the one thing every visitor to Tuscany should see, do or try? Definitely two things: Florence and the entire province of Siena
What coffee do you normally drink? Short espresso (ristretto), from early morning until late at night.