Private Tuscany Tour to Siena and San Gimignano with Winery Lunch
Florence, IT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 10 hours
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Private tour experience
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Includes winery lunch
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Guided tour of Siena
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Free time in San Gimignano
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Explore Tuscany on a Private Tour to San Gimignano and Siena, indulge in local cuisine and wine, and discover rich history with a personal guide.
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Included
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Air-conditioned vehicle -
Maps of and information about all the towns visited
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Winery tour and wine tasting of four varieties only for 18+ age old
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Hearty farmhouse lunch – veggie and gluten-free options available
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Professional english speaking tour guide with you for the whole day
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Guided walking tour of siena with entrance fee to the cathedral
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Free time to explore san gimignano at your own pace
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Food and drinks, unless specified
Explore Tuscany on a Private Tour to San Gimignano and Siena, indulge in local cuisine and wine, and discover rich history with a personal guide.
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque streets and squares of San Gimignano
- Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch with plenty of wine
- Take a guided walking tour of Siena with a local guide
- Admire the interior of the Duomo in Siena
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza del Campo in Siena
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Florence
After meeting your expert guide, an air-conditioned minivan will whisk you away to the first stop of the day, San Gimignano. The drive to San Gimignano will take about 1 hour. During the journey, your guide will explain the itinerary for the day and entertain you with interesting facts about San Gimignano and Tuscany!!!
15 minutes
San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a small, walled Tuscan hill town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. San Gimignano is most famous for its towers of which there were 72 though there are just 14 remaining today. From this the city gets its nickname of the little Manhattan of Tuscany. Your guide will give you a map and point out the best landmarks, so that you can roam independently the picturesque streets and squares of this enchanting hilltop town.
120 minutes
Piazza Della Cisterna
Your guide will lead you to the entrance city gate and that is where the main boulevard starts from, Via San Giovanni. This street will take you to Piazza della Cisterna, the heart of San Gimignano and also the setting for several films. This was the square where festivals and tournaments took place while the Piazza Duomo was the religious and political centre. This is also where the best gelato in the world is – Gelateria della Piazza 'Dondoli'. It's won many awards as the best gelato, you could try it and see what you'll think!
20 minutes
Piazza del Duomo
From Piazza della Cisterna, the next piazza along is Piazza del Duomo – the Duomo, also known as the Collegiata, is small but is well worth visiting! The beautiful interior of the cathedral walls is filled with colorful 14th century frescoes in every space available. You could also climb up one of the medieval towers here in this piazza, next to the Duomo (the Torre Grossa) to appreciate the incredible 'BIRD'S EYE' view over San Gimignano.
20 minutes
Rocca of Montestaffoli
Another stunning view over the towers of San Gimignano is from La Rocca. It is easily accessible behind the Duomo and It is a peaceful setting with olive trees and the wall surrounding the garden that formed part of the 14th-century fortress Medici of Florence built to protect this town from Siena. if you walk to the back of the garden and climb the steps to the top, the views over San Gimignano's skyline are absolutely breathtaking.
30 minutes
Fattoria Poggio Alloro
After the morning exploration of San Gimignano, a 15-minute drive will take you the the next stop: Fattoria Poggio Alloro, an organic family-run wine estate – the highlight of the day! Visit the farm, enjoy an informal wine tasting lesson and a traditional Tuscan lunch with plenty of wine, in the most gorgeous location overlooking stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Take the opportunity to meet fellow travelers while feasting on fresh organic farm food of homemade pasta, cured meats (homemade prosciutto and salami), local cheeses, a real garden salad, and Tuscan biscotti. There is also the opportunity to buy the local products of the winery before heading to San Gimignano.
120 minutes
Admission Included
Siena
After lunch, a 45-minute drive will take you to Siena, a real medieval gem and in fact one of Tuscany's most famous and beautiful hill top towns. When you arrive you will join a 1 hour guided walking tour with a local city guide through Siena's most beautiful streets and sites, including the entrance to the Cathedral, a treasure chest of artworks. Afterwards, enjoy Siena at your own pace with free time for shopping or relaxing in an open-air cafe.
180 minutes
Piazza Salimbeni
The first stop on the walking tour of Siena is a bank that has its headquarters in this square - the oldest surviving bank in the world. It's called Monte dei Paschi di Siena and it has been running continuously since 1472. Your guide will explain how Siena's wealth through the centuries came from being on the pilgrim route known as the Via Francigena, a route that led pilgrims between Rome and Northern Europe. Siena prospered as a banking town by lending money and exchanging money for the merchants who were using the pilgrim route as a safe travel route. The Sienese are still wealthy from their banking past and are still famous for their banks today!
15 minutes
Contrada della Torre
Your local guide will then walk through some of the most picturesque back streets of Siena, while telling about something very unique to Siena are the 17 districts which make up the historical centre. The name for these ancient divisions is 'contrade'. Each contrada has its own symbol, normally that of an animal including a snail, rhino and giraffe amongst others. The sense of identity and belonging to ones 'contrada' is extremely important. They are self-contained little worlds with their own church, where newborns are baptised, and a public fountain where the newborns are baptised a second time! Needless to say there are strong rivalries between these districts, that explodes during the Palio horserace held twice a year in Piazza del Campo.
15 minutes
Piazza del Campo
Piazza del Campo is one of the most beautiful squares you will ever see and it is also the city's gathering place, where the locals meet for a coffee and to chat and of course gossip. The unusual square (actually not a square, it's in the shape of a sea-shell, and sloping!) is the site of the famous Palio horse-race. A 600 year old tradition of Siena. The piazza gets transformed into a racing track twice a year and the contrade, or neighbourhoods of the city battle out for the highest honour possible – winning the palio. You'll hear more about this on the tour, your local guide will set the scene so that you can somehow live for a moment the vibrant atmosphere of this incredible race.
15 minutes
Duomo di Siena
Our walking tour then ends inside the Duomo of Siena – undoubtedly the jewel of the city. If you've seen the interior of Florence's Duomo, it is nowhere near as spectacular as Siena's. The most unique part of this city's cathedral is its floor. It's an artwork on its own, made out of the world's most precious marbles – in fact, it's a combined masterpiece of over 50 images created over 2 centuries by some of Italy's most important artists. Then, enjoy walking through the city center on your own before meeting your guide again!
15 minutes
Admission Included
Florence
After the visit of Siena, a 1 hour and an 15 minute drive will take you back to Florence. You will dropped off at the start point with a camera full of pictures, a stomach full of hearty Tuscan food and a host of new friends.
15 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Disclaimer: Only 18 years old and above are allowed for wine tasting
What our experts say
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Try gelato at Gelateria Dondoli. -
Visit the Duomo for stunning art.
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Explore shops in San Gimignano.
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Relax at a café in Piazza del Campo.
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Take photos from La Rocca for views.
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