San Gimignano Tours - page 3

Spend your day in port exploring two of Tuscany’s most unique historic villages on a private shore excursion from Livorno. Travel with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide through a landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, stopping first at the UNESCO-listed medieval town of San Gimignano. Enjoy leisure time to explore the well-preserved hilltop village, and enjoy an optional wine tasting if you wish. Continue on to the Etruscan settlement of Volterra, where you can admire medieval ramparts and the views from atop a rocky plateau.

San Quirico Winery is a family-run winery located in the Tuscan Hills, just outside of San Gimignano. On this tour, gain an insight into Tuscany’s winemaking heritage as you tour the winery and vineyards, then enjoy an expert-led wine tasting. Sample a selection of three red and white wines, accompanied by regional specialties such as bruschetta and olive oil.

Visit an organic winery for an exclusive private tour complete with a balsamic tasting and light lunch. Walk from the San Gimignano town center to explore a family-run farm where both grapes and olives are grown. Taste several organic wines alongside a light lunch including bruschetta, pasta, and a range of pecorino cheeses.

Enjoy a week-long horse riding holiday and discover the beauties of Tuscany on horseback! Have your first lessons or join the tours for experienced riders. During these trail rides in this wild part of Maremma Toscana, you will cross native woods and small rivers, pass medieval villages, canter along blooming meadows and have great views. Our horses are very reliable and sure-footed and you will have lots of fun.

During this hands on lesson, we will share some traditional recipes we always seen in our families. Antipasti with a varietal of bruschette and cheese, meat ragù, handmade pasta (tagliatelle, gnocchi and more) and tiramisù are the dishes we'll prepare and eat together. Our cooking classes start at 10 am from Tuesday to Friday and last four/five hours.

The ideal treat for wine aficionados, this special tasting excursion gives you exclusive access to San Quirico Winery, overlooking the stunning hill town of San Gimignano. Sample five organic labels, including Chianti and Vernaccia, and enjoy a tasty market lunch composed of local meats, cheeses, and breads. Small-group tours also included a guided visit of the winery’s cellars and a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process.

Discover San Gimignano with your own private guide. During a 2-hour walking tour, you’ll explore the famous Tuscan hill town, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear the history behind landmarks such as the Torre Grossa and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta, and see the city walls and ruins of a 16th-century fortress.

Set on a pretty hill just 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the heart of San Gimignano, San Quirico Winery is the ideal spot to discover the magic of Tuscan wine on a private tutored wine tasting. Tour the cellar, learn the basics of winemaking, then sample four delicious vintages alongside bruschetta, salami, and cheese.

See the sights of San Gimignano, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tour. You'll have the chance to admire the Tuscan scenery from the hilltop town, which is known for its Etruscan history and medieval architecture.

Are you and your partner great wine lovers? This private tour will satisfy your desires! The tour starts at 2.30 pm from your hotel in Florence or Siena area, where a personal english speaking driver will pick you up to assist you for the rest of the day. You'll reach the first winery and here you meet the wine hospitality manager for a tour and special tasting. After the tour your driver brings you to San Gimignano, one of the most romantic villages in Tuscany. Here you enjoy an exclusive dinner in one of the towers of the villages, a magnificent palace from the 1200, full of history, enriched by one of the 12 famous towers that still exist in this beautiful medieval city. You'll meet the guardian who will open you the door and you start with a mix of appetizers. The table will be set up prior to your arrival, dressed elegantly in lace or satin tablecloth with beautiful handmade decoration. At the end of this romantic experience you'll be brought back to the hotel!

Tuscany is home to some of Italy’s most renowned cuisine and this tour is adapted for those with special dietary requirements. Enjoy a guided tour of the Tenuta Torciano Vineyards in San Gimignano, then visit the winery restaurant for a delicious 4-course lunch, accompanied by a wine tasting. Choose from a vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free menu, depending on your preferences.

Enjoy a real truffle based meal paired with the delicate taste of our wines. Try this particular and precious mushroom on different dishes and learn a little bit more about it.

Explore Tuscany beyond the center of San Gimignano with this vineyard visit. Travel to a family-run organic farm where grapes and olives are grown. Sample the vineyard’s wines and extra virgin olive oil alongside a vegetarian meal including bruschetta, pasta with vegetables, and a selection of pecorino cheeses. A traditional dessert and dessert wine are included.

San Gimignano is a small and historical medieval village and only with a local licensed guide you will enjoy easily its culture, buildings and history.

The medieval hill town of San Gimignano is surrounded by some of the most picturesque countryside in Tuscany, known for its wine production and excellent food. With this barbecue lunch, savor premier Tuscan wines and meat in the rolling hills of the Tenuta Torciano estate. Sample full-bodied Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans paired with freshly grilled meat and vegetables dressed with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.

Discover the art, history, and culture of Siena, Monteriggioni, and San Gimignano on a private 9-hour tour. Comfortable transportation from your Florence hotel enables you to visit a long list of locations in just one day. Listen to in depth commentary from your driver, then explore each location on your own. Because it’s a private tour, you get a completely immersive experience and don’t spend a moment waiting on other people.

Explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano on a private walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre with a local guide. Follow a centuries-old pilgrim road to a series of historic landmarks, get views of the Tuscan countryside, and learn about the fascinating history of the region. This tour offers flat rate pricing for up to 15 people, and can be customized to your group’s interests and abilities. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

Absorb the Tuscan atmosphere and indulge in a wine tasting class and 4-course Tuscan dinner in San Gimignano. Head to Tenuta Torciano Winery and begin sampling some of the vineyard’s best wines accompanied with appetizers and informative commentary from the sommelier. Then sit down to a delicious Tuscan dinner that has been paired with more local wines.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Sit down to taste everything you created along with wine tasting from the library vintage reserves • Learn from a passionate local chef to create a delicious Tuscan Feast • Take home recipes and knowledge that will let you replicate your authentic Italian meal experience at home - Experience the art and culture of Tuscan cooking and prepare a delicious Tuscan meal with highly experienced local chefs. Later, sit down at the table to enjoy a complete dinner, complete with a wine tasting school and tastings of many local products.

Experts will guide customers step by step, learning how to give a certain character to your very personal wine. Inside an ancient room under the '700 villa, our winemaker will describe the different characteristics of the 5 grapes sampled directly from the oak barrels. - Private tour for couples and small groups - Departure from an agreed meeting point or from your hotel - Visit of the winery - Meeting with the wine expert + Experience + Lunch - Shipping of 12 wine bottles with custom labels - Return to an agreed meeting point or to your hotel - Languages: Italian and English

Enjoy a private vineyard tour with organic wines and extra virgin olive oil tasting and light lunch. Be fully immersed in a real Tuscan farm surrounded by the Tuscan countryside.

Don’t fret about planning a shore excursion yourself—leave the logistics to someone else on this seamless, full-day trip from Livorno. Meet your private guide upon disembarkation, and hop aboard your air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped minivan. You’ll head first to Florence, where you can see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and other key sights. Then, discover another Tuscan highlight when you venture to the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano, renowned for its many towers. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch (own expense), and explore further at your leisure.

Volterra is a three thousand year-old small town nested on the top of a hill more than 500 m high (1650 feet) on the sea level. It is surrounded by the valley of the river Cecina to south-west and, to north-east, by the valley of the river Era. A place where you can experience millenniums of history, art, archeology and culture from the Etruscans to the Romans, from the Middle Ages to Renaissance simply strolling through its narrow streets, unique squares, winning artisan shops and charming landscapes. Departure for San Gimignano a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop, it is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures; free time to discover this fascinating city. Immerse yourself in the charming Tuscan countryside and its ancient traditions. Country people, simple and delicious food, pure, natural products for your INCLUDED lunch in a family owned farm house. Buon appetito!

Enjoy a celebratory evening in Tuscany with a romantic dinner and wine tasting. After a relaxing walk around the historic San Gimignano property, settle into a delicious multi-course meal. Sample an appetizer of Tuscan cheeses, salami, and bruschetta before moving on to truffle lasagna, roasted meat, and vegetables, and a dessert of vanilla ice cream with Balsamic vinegar. Take a winery tour and taste current and vintage reserve wines.