Wine, Gelato & Cheese in San Gimignano from Florence [MAX 8pp]

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Florence, Italy

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Think about the morning. The other tours are already stressed — a taxi across the city, then a coach full of faces they'll never see again. You? You're still finishing your cappuccino when I pull up at your hotel. Just you, me, and a Mercedes van heading out through the cypress hills to San Gimignano.

We get there early, before the crowds wake the place up , I walk in with you. That long line at Dondoli the two-time Gelato World Champion? You skip it. Yours is already in your hand.

Then down into a cellar from the 1400s at Forme d'Arte, where you taste pecorino the way it's meant to taste. And while the standard tours are already heading back to Florence, your day is just getting good: Cantina Torciano — 8+ wines, the estate's own oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner. Antipasto to dolce. All of it.

Door to door. No buses. No lines.

Hold your spot now. Change your mind any time up to 24 hours before, and I'll give you every euro back.

What's Included

Hotel pickup & drop-off (Mercedes van) — No taxi, no meeting point, no bus with 50 strangers. Your driver comes to your door while you're still finishing your cappuccino.
Other drivers dump you at the gate and vanish. Yours walks in with you, showing you the best spots
Food included — a full Tuscan dinner on the evening tour (antipasto to dolce), a Tuscan antipasto on the morning tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free time in San Gimignano — No one rushing you back . Wander the town at your own pace
Pecorino cheese tasting — Not supermarket cheese: real pecorino, made and aged in a 1400s cellar
Wine tasting (8+ wines, incl. Chianti) with estate olive oils, balsamic vinegars— While the standard tours are stuck on the coach home, you sip and taste straight from the source, no clock, no rush.
Gelato tasting at Dondoli, two-time Gelato World Champion — Skip the 30-minute line baking in the summer sun. Your cold, real gelato is already in your hand — try the award-winning Santa Fina.
Gratuities: Tips for your professional driver and local hosts are not included. While not mandatory, they are a standard way to show appreciation for exceptional service.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will send you a confirmation message the day before your experience. This will include your exact pickup time with details.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tuscany

    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
  • 2
    San 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
  • 3
    Forme 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
  • 4
    Torre 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
  • 5
    Gelateria 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
  • 6
    Tuscany

    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
  • 7
    Tenuta 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
Supplied by THE TUSCAN SHOW

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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Wine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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