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Half-day Tour to San Gimignano with Picnic Lunch & Chianti Wine

4.6(30 reviews)Florence, Italy
5hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travel from Florence to San Gimignano for a half-day tour. An expert multilingual guide will lead you through the town, known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages," sharing insights about its history. You'll visit scenic spots and have the option to climb the Torre Grossa for panoramic views of the Tuscan hills. The tour includes a picnic lunch featuring typical Tuscan products and local wine among the vineyards. This experience is suitable for those interested in history and local cuisine. It's not ideal for travelers seeking a fast-paced itinerary. Be aware that transportation from Florence is included, but any personal expenses are not.

Itinerary

1

Florence

Meet your fellow travelers and your tour leader at Piazzale Montelungo in Florence and find a comfortable spot on your bus.

2

Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

Let's start this amazing trip passing by one of the most iconic areas of Tuscany: the Chianti region. The area offers a unique landscape with gentle hills, rolling fields of vineyards and olive groves, small medieval towns and breathtaking sceneries.

3

Historic Centre of San Gimignano

Even before arriving at your destination, you will be struck by the high ancient towers that define the skyline of San Gimignano. The bus will drop you off at the city gate and with a short walk you will easily reach the main street. Walk through the little narrow cobblestone streets to feel its genuine and unique medieval atmosphere and reach Piazza della Cisterna, once the market square used also as a stage for festivals and tournaments. Take the open passage and enter Piazza Duomo, home to the Municipal Palace, and climb up to the top of the Torre Grossa: the highest tower of the city that counts 218 steps. Once you reach the top, a 360-degree view of the surrounding hills will open just in front of you, making the effort of the climb definitely worth it.

4

San Gimignano

To end the day in style, there’s nothing better than a beautiful picnic in the Tuscan countryside, accompanied by a wine tasting where you’ll have the chance to try typical tuscan products and the famous Vernaccia di San Gimignano: a fresh and delicate white wine with floral and fruity aromas. The perfect opportunity to toast to the adventure just experienced before returning to Florence.

5

Florence

Get back to Florence in total comfort and relax, pampered by the memories of the beautiful day spent in the heart of vineyards and rolling hills.

What's included / not included

Free time in San GimignanoRoundtrip transportation by air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free wi-fiSamples of typical tuscan productsPicnic Experience in the Chianti Wine Region hills with Chianti Wine TastingProfessional expert English-speaking tour leaderExclusive experience up to 25 participants

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Children will be offered soft drinks during the wine tastings
  • With prior notice, we can accommodate Vegetarian and Gluten free customers for lunch

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