Wine, Gelato & Cheese in San Gimignano from Florence [MAX 8pp]
Description
Highlights
- Private and Luxury
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Food & Drink
- Wine Tours
- Luxury Car Tours
- Spring Break
- Day Trips
- Wine Tastings
- Bus Tours
- Short term availability
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese
What's included
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.
Not included
- 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.
Itinerary
- 1
Leave the crowds behind as your private Mercedes van winds t
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 min - 2
San Gimignano: 14 stone towers rise above the Val d'Elsa. Wa
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.
2h 30min - 3
Now, roll up your sleeves because you’re not just spectators
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 minAdmission included - 4
Discover during your free time the main cathedral of the tow
Discover during your free time the main cathedral of the town
Pass by, no stop - 5
During your free time you will be able to reach the top of t
During your free time you will be able to reach the top of the highest tower in town
15 minAdmission not included - 6
Step into Gelateria Dondoli, the two-time Gelato World Champ
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 minAdmission included - 7
We're now driving through the Chianti hills. Look out the w
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 min - 8
At Cantina Torciano you'll taste more than eight different w
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.
1h 30minAdmission included
Meeting point
Useful information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will send you a confirmation message the day before your experience. This will include your exact pickup time with details.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Adulto6-100 anni€249
Review distribution
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Available options
BECOME A CHEESEMAKER [Shared]
Cheese Making Masterclass: Learn how the pecorino cheese is made and create your own wheel inside the walls of San Gimignano a 1400s cellar (80 min) Shared- Max 8 people Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, hands-on cheese/pecorino masterclass at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting 8+ wines (Incl. Chianti) Itinerary by van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Premium Mercedes Van or Car Meals: Choose Morning (Tuscan lunch/antipasto) or Evening (full Tuscan dinner) Pickup included
THE EXPLORER [Shared-8 people]
San Gimignano: Walking into the town with your driver-host Shared — Max 8 travelers Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Included gelato tasting at Dondoli (two-time Gelato World Champion), pecorino tasting at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting 8+ wines Itinerary by Van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Mercedes Van or Car: Hotel pickup & drop-off- English-speaking driver-host Meals: Tuscan antipasto in a Chianti winery during the morning tour Full dinner in in a Chianti winery during the evening tour Pickup included
BECOME A CHEESEMAKER [Private]
Cheese Making Masterclass: Learn from a cheesemaker how to make tuscan pecorino cheese inside inside his cellar of 14th century(80 min) Private: Private — your group only Duration: 7 hours: From 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, hands-on cheese/pecorino masterclass at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting (8+ wines incl. Chianti) Itinerary by Van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Premium Mercedes Van or Car Lunch or Dinner: Full Tuscan Lunch or Dinner Pickup included
THE EXPLORER[Full Private]
Walking intro to San Gimignano Private: your group only, max 8 per van Multiples van avaiable Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, pecorino tasting at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting (8+ wines incl. Chianti) Itinerary by Van: Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Mercedes Van Lunch or Dinner: Morning option with a full Tuscan lunch or Evening with a full Tuscan dinner Pickup included
TUSCANY DAY [SIENA included]
Pickup included
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