Top San Gimignano Day Trips

Visit the beautiful region of Chianti with us and immerse yourselves in the picturesque Tuscan scenery that you have always imagined. The beautiful ruby-red colour and the characteristic bouquet with scents of violet are the special features that reveal the identity of one of the most famous wines in the world: Chianti. Here you'll have the chance to see the area close to the famous Castle of Brolio and you'll take part in a guided tour of the garden of Brolio's Castle. When the tour of the garden ends, you'll join a wine tasting paired with some typical food. During this tour, you will see the characteristic Castle of Brolio from the outside, and the inner garden of the Castle. Then you’ll move to another winery, in the middle of Chianti Classico Area, where you’ll have a second wine tasting and extra virgin olive oil. The tour will end in San Gimignano, where it started.

Take this half-day tour and get a comprehensive introduction to the rich wine and food tradition of the area. Tuscany is known all over the world for the production of Brunello di Montalcino wine. Departing from San Gimignano, you'll reach the area called Val D'Orcia, here you'll start the visit to Montalcino and its beautiful landscape. Close to Montalcino, you'll stop in a historical winery where you'll join a wine tasting. During the wine tasting, you'll have the chance to taste one of the most famous and renowned wines. "Brunello di Montalcino" as Italian called this amazing wine, is one of the most delicious wines in Tuscany. if you'll visit this region you can't leave it if you didn't taste this wine. Then you'll explore Montalcino and its fortress, here you'll spend some free time before coming back to San Gimignano.

Discover the sights and flavors of Tuscany by bike on a private 6-hour tour. Set along gentle roads and trails, the countryside excursion is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the region’s world-famous landscape. Pedal your way to a traditional family farm and wine cellar. There you enjoy a filling meal paired with four different wines. Sample honey and homemade olive oil with bruschettas, cold cuts, and more.

In thisexperience you will have the chance to experience a relaxing moment suitable for all ages. You will be in first person, accompanied by our staff and very nice dogs, to look for truffles in our truffle forest, next to the green vineyards in the Chianti countryside. You will experience unique emotions by learning to search, recognize and clean the precious truffles. During the truffle hunt, and the subsequent cooking class you will learn in first person to manipulate the truffle, making dishes with our cook who will teach you all the secrets of how to taste it, eat it or keep it. Have lunch in a tuscan winery, tasting the wines produced by the winery for over 13 generations. All completed by visiting the medieval city of San Gimignano, for shopping and to admire the wonders of history and the City. On request is possible to have an exciting Archery experience or an unbelievable Helicopter Wine Tour over San Gimignano and the Chianti's hills.

Siena is the biggest and most known hill town of Tuscany. The city was founded by the romans in the years 62 b.C, it is located on top of three hills and hosts an amazing cathedral. San Gimignano is known as the town of the beautiful towers (“belle torri”), which used to be 76 between the 12th and 13th Century, nowadays there are 13 still. Visit this two wonderful Italian tows with a local experienced driver/guide, who will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour. Possibility of visiting a winery close to San Gimignano. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE - As this is a private tour we take care of maintaining social distance

Visit a family-owned winery in San Gimignano for a tour of its prestigious vineyards, followed by a tasting session and lunch. Owned by the esteemed Giachi winemaking family, the Tenuta Torciano estate is dedicated to the production of the vernaccia grape, which is then turned into San Gimignano’s famous wine. Visit the estate’s unique spiral vineyard, sample several varietals of Tuscan wine, then take a seat for a 4-course lunch of local specialities.

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.

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 a gourmet wine-tasting lunch. Sample a selection of five red and white wines, accompanied by regional specialties such as bruschetta, Tuscan soup, cold cut meats, and cheeses.

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.

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.

Sip on wine in San Gimignano during a Tuscan wine and food tasting. Try varietals such as Brunello di Montalcino, Vernaccia, and Chianti Classico, and learn about the distinct Tuscan winemaking regions as you drink. The tasting session is complemented by your choice of food. Select a winemaker option to include some light snacks, or upgrade to include a light lunch or dinner.

Discover the art of pasta making and other Italian cooking techniques at a 2-hour class in Tuscany. Visit a winery and learn to create three varieties of pasta plus other Tuscan classics, with guidance from a chef. Then, savor your creations for lunch or dinner. Afterward, enjoy an estate tour and tastings of 15 home-made winery products, including wines and olive oils. Choose a lunchtime or evening class, with no hotel pickup or drop-off included.

Combine your San Gimignano sightseeing with a taste of the local terroir on this organic winery visit. Go behind-the-scenes at the family-run farm and vineyard, tour the facilities, and then indulge in a generous wine tasting. You’ll also sample locally made olive oils, and enjoy a classic Tuscan feast of bruschetta, pasta, and more. Choose from lunch or dinner tours to best suit your schedule.

Tuscany is Italy’s gastronomic heartland and a cooking class is the perfect way to discover the region’s rich culinary traditions. On this 3-hour small-group cooking class, pick up tips and techniques from a local chef; create traditional recipes such as antipasti, bruschetta, and pasta dishes; then tuck into a delicious homemade lunch or dinner, accompanied by Tuscan wines.

In the heart of Tuscany and Chianti. Hills, vineyards, unspoiled nature. Intact medieval cities. Unforgettable atmospheres.

Fiat 500 represents the emblem of Italian Style. Shape, size and its unique charm make of this car a special and authentic symbol beyond it’s simple use as a vehicle. Ideal both on city’s tiny alleys and on the famous country-side windy roads. Drive through Chianti’s iconic landscape, be part of a magical experience that will throw you back in time. An experienced tour guide will lead you around and show you the way as only a local can. Colorful, unique and fun to be driven, the fiat 500 will certainly find its way to your heart. The tour ends in an organic farm where we will be hosted by a family that has been living there since centuries, producing their own wine, Chianti Classico, but also extra virgin olive oil and honeys. We will have the chance to visit the property including the cellar and then relax in the veranda where a traditional Tuscan lunch will be served, all accompanied by their wines.

It is not just about tasting. This unique, original experience will allow you to create your own wine with the help of expert oenologists when visiting some of the best wineries of Tuscany, choosing amongst five different grapes and create your own customized bottle with cap and tailor-designed label. 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. Then you will try several blends and try then to create your “perfect” wine. The number of bottles ordered will be placed on a bottle rack for the maturation, which will take about 25 days. Once the maturation has been completed, the wines will be packaged with your personal label and shipped directly to your home. A full typical Tuscan lunch may be set up in the old Villa