Tuscany Highlights Guided Small-Group Tour from Florence

4.6
(32 reviews)

11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the highlights of Tuscany joining our tour to Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa.
Share an intimate and cozy atmosphere together with your like-minded travel companions and learn the most from your expert local tour leader.
Take a guided tour of Siena, famous for its Palio horse race, its characteristic narrow streets flanked by brick buildings, and its gothic Cathedral.
Midday, indulge your taste buds with a delicious typical Tuscan lunch paired with excellent red wines at a family-owned estate.
Then, enjoy free time to explore San Gimignano, a walled picturesque medieval hill town, and Pisa, home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower.
Be ready to fall in love with Tuscany! Tour size is limited to a maximum of 12 people.

What's Included

1-hour guided tour in Siena with a local guide
Free time in Pisa and San Gimignano
Monolingual tour
Round-trip transportation by an air-conditioned minibus or minivan with free Wi-fi
Headsets when appropriate
Lunch and wine tasting at a Tuscan winery
Professional English-speaking tour leader throughout the day
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Entrance to Siena Cathedral
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazzale Montelungo

TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Florence

    Meet your fellow travelers and the tour leader at the starting point in Florence (Piazzale Montelungo) and find a comfortable place on your bus. As you pass through the rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves of the Chianti region enjoy the anecdotes shared by your tour leader. With great passion and deep knowledge of the territory, your guide will make your trip entertaining and interesting!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Siena

    Built upon hills, Siena is likely Italy's loveliest medieval city whose historic centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your local guide through the winding, narrow cobbled streets and discover the magnificent architecture from the 13th Century.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Piazza del Campo

    Our guided tour starts from Piazza del Campo, which is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in Italy thanks to its architecture, the Mangia tower and its unique shell shape. Piazza del Campo is the civic heart of Siena, and the place where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice annually.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Torre del Mangia (Pass by)

    Dominating Piazza del Campo, the Mangia Tower is a symbol of Siena's grandeur with its striking 87 metres in height.

    Admission ticket free
  • Duomo di Siena (Pass by)

    Our guided tour ends in front of the impressive Siena Cathedral, a stunningly beautiful building of Gothic Romanesque architecture.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

    Afterwards, take a break for a 3-course lunch at a delightful, family-run estate. Savor the delicious Tuscan products paired with fine wines produced by the estate itself.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    San Gimignano

    After lunch, we move to San Gimignano, the little Manhattan of the Middle Ages. The numerous medieval towers form an unforgettable skyline and offer an impressive view of the town from the surrounding valley.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Piazza Della Cisterna

    Head to Piazza della Cisterna, at the heart of San Gimignano’s historic old town, and taste the world-famous and award-winning gelato from Gelateria Dondoli.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Pisa

    The last stop of your memorable day trip is Pisa with its uniquely beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Leaning Tower of Pisa

    Before heading back to Florence, don't forget to take a funny posing photo "holding up" the Leaning Tower of Pisa! The admission fee to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is not included, it costs approximately €20 per person. Children under 8 years old are not allowed to climb the Tower.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Piazza dei Miracoli

    The square is dominated by four great religious edifices: the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile, commonly known as the Leaning Tower, and the Camposanto Monumentale

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Florence

    At the end of the day, reunite with your travel companions and return to Florence in the late afternoon.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ciao Florence Tours Srl

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Architecture Tours
Art Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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