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You only have a few days in Florence — you deserve a special experience, not a standard day.
While other tours make you taxi to a meeting point and pile onto a bus with 50 strangers, you'll still be finishing your cappuccino — I pick you up at your hotel door. In a Mercedes van, through the cypress hills to San Gimignano.
We arrive off-peak, when the town can finally breathe, and I walk in with you to show you the best of it. You skip the 30-minute line at Dondoli — two-time Gelato World Champion — because your gelato is already included.
You taste real pecorino aged in a 1400s cellar at Forme d'Arte. Then, while the standard tours are already back in Florence, you head to Cantina Torciano for 8+ wines, estate oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner — antipasto to dolce.
Door to door, no buses, no lines. For less than the price of a night in a hotel.
Max 8 travelers per tour, no more.
Block your spot now — you have up to 24 hours before to change your mind and get a full refund.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For your total peace of mind, we will send you a confirmation message the day before your experience. This will include your exact pickup time, the name of your professional driver, and vehicle details. We ensure a seamless, stress-free start to your exclusive journey
Itinerary
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1Tuscany
Leave the crowds behind as your private Mercedes van winds through the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Cypress-lined roads, golden vineyards, and stone farmhouses unfold beyond your window — the Tuscany you've always pictured, finally real. Sit back, relax, and let the landscape do the talking.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2San Gimignano
San Gimignano: 14 stone towers rise above the Val d'Elsa. Walk brick alleys to Piazza della Cisterna’s octagonal well. See 14th-century frescoes inside the Collegiata. Taste cold Vernaccia white wine and local red saffron. Our Mercedes van climbs these Tuscan hills for 8 guests. This UNESCO site preserves medieval walls, paved squares, and heavy iron gates. No tour buses; just granite steps, ancient oak doors, and the scent of pressed grapes.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Forme d'Arte - Formaggi
Now, roll up your sleeves because you’re not just spectators today—you are the cheesemakers. We’re using 100% raw sheep’s milk from these hills. You will personally add the rennet, stir the cauldron, and break the curd with your own hands. It’s a physical, ancient process that hasn't changed in centuries. The best part? After the work, we’ll taste the results paired with local honey and wine. It’s the most authentic way to actually 'touch' Tuscan history. Ready to get your hands messy?
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano (Pass by)
Discover during your free time the main cathedral of the town
Admission ticket free -
4Torre Grossa (o Torre del palazzo del Podesta)
During your free time you will be able to reach the top of the highest tower in town
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Gelateria Dondoli
Step into Gelateria Dondoli, the two-time Gelato World Champion, in the heart of medieval San Gimignano. While everyone else waits 20 or 30 minutes in line, you'll walk straight past the crowd — your tasting is already included. Just savor it under the ancient towers, no queue, no rush.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Tuscany
We're now driving through the Chianti hills. Look out the windows: those are the Sangiovese vineyards used for Chianti wine. You’ll also see plenty of olive groves and typical cypress trees along the way. It’s the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view from the van.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Tenuta Torciano
At Cantina Torciano you'll taste more than eight different wines, including the noble Chianti, paired with a full Tuscan dinner: antipasto, primo, secondo, and dessert, all included. You'll also sample estate olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, straight from the source. It's not a tasting — it's a long, unhurried Tuscan table, the way it's meant to be. Note: This is the experience when you choose the Evening Tour. During the Morning Tour (departure at 8:00), the winery stop features a wine tasting paired with estate olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and a Tuscan antipasto.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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