Duration – 12 hours
Type of service - Day Tour from Florence – Tuscany Grand Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti Winery and Pisa

 Comprising visits to the most remarkable ancient towns and to the rolling Chianti hills, memorable views and flavorful culinary and wine experiences.

Our Small-Group Tuscany Grand Tour, one of the best Tuscany tours, allows you to discover the heart and soul of gorgeous Tuscany.

Depart in full comfort aboard our state-of-the-art minivan, with your dedicated English-speaking driver and tour escort, and reach Siena. Set in a beautiful landscape, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, it is one of the most enchanting medieval cities in Italy.
Led by a specialized knowledgeable English-speaking guide you will discover the town's most striking sights, admire the marvelous Piazza del Campo - where twice a year dashing horses compete in the heart-rendering Palio race - and enjoy a flavorful surprise: a tasting of a local specialty.

Then travel on to San Gimignano, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most splendid examples of an ancient walled town. Renowned as “the city of beautiful towers” or "Tuscany's Manhattan" it boasts an exceptional skyline, is one of the and most well-preserved, towns in the whole of Italy and has been used as a background in many movies.
Stroll the maze of quaint cobblestone streets at leisure, discover the tall towers, once homes, which characterize the town. Breathe in the authentic atmosphere and then set off across the vineyard-clad Chianti hills for a scrumptious Tuscan lunch and wine tasting in the charming premises of a boutique winery.

Sample authentic Tuscan flavor and enjoy the privilege of a private visit to the estate's wine cellar. After lunch a fascinating visit to nearby Impruneta, to learn all about its extraordinary terracotta production, and then travel on to Pisa.

Discover the airy majesty of Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracles Square), which consists in the Leaning Tower, Romanesque Duomo, and Baptistery. The ever-fascinating Leaning Tower, bell tower of the Cathedral, has been proposed as one of the seven wonders of the modern world and is truly a sight to see (kindly note tickets to climb the tower are not included due to the constant extremely long queues; clients can buy tickets directly on site).
At the end of the visit travel back to Florence in full comfort, as your eyes and heart rest upon the day's marvelous enchanted sights.
Our Tuscany Grand Tour is more than a tour, it is a memorable lifetime cultural experience.

Things to Know
• Tour is offered everyday based on availability
• Tour begins at 8:00am
• Small-group tour of 16 people or less
• Professional English speaking driver/tour leader
• Round-trip transportation from Florence by comfortable A/C Minivan
• Guided walking tour of Siena with professional English speaking guide
• Surprise tasting in Siena
• Free time to explore San Gimignano
• Typical Tuscan lunch in a fascinating Chianti boutique winery
• Winery guided tour and wine tasting learning about wine production
• Medieval town visit, learning about terracotta
• Pisa visit with focus on Miracle Square and Pisa Leaning Tower (tower tickets not included)
• Meeting point location – Piazza della Repubblica – more details are provided upon booking
• Please wear casual clothing with walking or tennis shoes

Duration – 8 hours
Type of service – Best of Tuscany Hill towns of Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni – small group tour

 Spend a day visiting the best of Tuscany’s hill towns on this semi-private one-day sightseeing trip from Florence. Travel by luxury minivan with an expert English-speaking driver-escort, explore the idyllic hill towns of Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni. With a small group, personalized attention, enchanting locations and free time at all destinations, your day seeing the best of Tuscany is a fantastic experience. Return to Florence by 5:00pm

Siena - With your driver-escort, you and your small tour group will leave from Florence city center at 8:00am, driving through the gorgeous Chianti countryside. The first stop is Siena – a beautiful Tuscan hill town with its famous Piazza del Campo (Campo Square), where the famous Palio, a horse race, is held twice a year. Spend some time in Siena touring and sightseeing the city and experiencing its medieval narrow streets.

San Gimignano - After lunch, travel to San Gimignano, one of the most charming and picturesque Tuscan hill towns. It boasts medieval towers that were built for the richest families of that period. Visit the cathedral, climb the ‘Torre Grossa’, take pictures of the stunning scenery surrounding you and enjoy a gelato in Cistern Square.

San Gimignano to Florence - After leaving San Gimignano, the tour returns to Florence via the Chianti area once again. Stop at the medieval and charming village of Monteriggioni, one of the most important and preserved walled castles in the area. Such was its importance – it was mentioned in Dante Alighieri’s most famous work - the Divine Comedy.

Things to Know

• Tour is offered April through the first week in November
• Tour days are Monday and Friday
• The tour begins at 8:00am in Florence and concludes at 5:00pm
• A/C Mercedes vehicle or similar make
• Local Expert English speaking driver-escort
• Pick up and drop off in Florence city center
• Min 2 people for guaranteed departures / Max 6-7 people
• Visit Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni Hill towns
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. However, please contact us directly and we will be able to take you on alternative routes suitable for you
• Wear comfortable clothing with walking or tennis shoes

Duration – 8 hours

Type – Visit Certaldo and pottery + Cheese farm with homemade lunch + Organic Chianti winery + Castellina in Chianti – private tour

We will begin our day visiting the Medieval village of Castle of Certaldo, learning beautiful stories and legends about our land and stopping at a lovely pottery atelier where you could have the opportunity to get unique gifts for your friends and loved ones!
We will then visit a family owned goat farm and cheese producer in Chianti. We will meet the owner and his staff of adorable goats who will tour us through their organic farm. Our generous host will demonstrate and share the wisdom of organic production as we taste freshly made goat cheese and watch the baby goats play hide and seek with one another. We will then enjoy a delicious homemade lunch at the farm, sampling simple and tasty recipes with several kinds of cheeses.
After lunch, will enjoy a visit to a scenic family owned organic wine producer and “vignaiolo”, enjoying a guided tour through the vineyards and the little cellar with final tasting of products in front of a stunning view over the Chianti hills. Our hosts will be welcoming us into their classroom of vineyards, where you will see an organic and passionate approach to wine and farming in the Chianti.
We will end our day with a visit to the lovely village of Castellina in Chianti, enjoying time for shopping in the beautiful shops.

Things to know:

• Pick up/drop off service from Florence accommodations with private transportation and guide service
• A visit to the Medieval castle of Certaldo
• Pottery atelier with demonstration
• Visit to a goat cheese farm with guided tour, cheese tasting and homemade lunch with local wine
• Visit to an organic winemaker with guided tour and wine tasting, visit to the lovely village of Castellina in Chianti
• Wear casual comfortable clothing with walking or tennis shoes
• Bottle water provided in luxury van
• Price varies according to group size/ private tour up to 8 people

Duration:  6  hours

Type of Service: Tuscany Wine and Olive Oil Trail – small group tour

Carefully designed to offer an all-round immersive Chianti wine experience. Our signature Tuscany Wine and Olive Oil Trail Tour leads you down country roads and vineyards, through the cellars and straight under the labels and into the bottles of one of the world's most exceptional wines: Chianti!

Enjoy the exclusive privileges of exploring Chianti and Chianti Classico in a small group, aboard a minivan, with the expert guidance of a sommelier throughout your tour. 
Renowned worldwide for its precious ruby-red blends the Chianti hillside is quite unique: a sea of softly rolling hills dotted by swaying cypresses, olive groves and golden farmhouses and a myriad of extensive vineyards. This is the land of the black rooster - il Gallo Nero - which you can see defiantly looking out of all the signs along the countryside roads and labels, the land where back in 1872 the ideal percentage of different grapes (Sangiovese, Canaiolo and others) used to make the area's namesake wine was discovered.

Explore the marvelous realm of wine in its very kingdom, learn about the history, the peculiar characteristics, the different tastes and aromas. 
Your tour includes visiting two wineries and an ancient olive oil mill.
The mill boasts ancient architectural features and modern technology and produces delicious gourmet olive oil. Enjoy learning about the centuries-old olive oil tradition, the harvesting and pressing process, and finally savor the unique, full, flavor of the estate oil. 
Experience the thrill of exploring the cellars lined with precious blends (both wineries are internationally renowned and acclaimed), learning about wine production in general and about the two different approaches and techniques, while savoring the very best of the estate blends.

At the end of the tour, you will savor a typical Tuscan lunch.

Things to Know:

• Small-group tour experience ensures personalized attention - 16 people or less
• Guided visit to an olive oil mill with olive oil tasting
• Guided visit to a prestigious winery with wine tasting
• Guided visit to a boutique winery with wine tasting
• Enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch with wine
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour is offered year-round with transportation in a comfortable mini-van
• Tour starts at 9:30am / Tour check-in at 9:15am
• Meeting point location:  Piazza della Repubblicca - more details upon booking

Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service: VIP Small-group Siena and San Gimignano day tour from Florence with dinner - small group tour

 A fabulous and exclusive all-round Tuscan extravaganza! 

Spend an enlightening afternoon visiting Siena and San Gimignano, two of Tuscany's "jewel cities", and top the day off with a sunset and dinner in a boutique winery in the rolling Chianti countryside.

Depart Florence for Siena in full comfort aboard our state-of-the-art minivan, with your dedicated English-speaking driver and tour escort, and reach Siena. 
Set in a beautiful landscape, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, it is one of the most enchanting medieval cities in Italy.
Led by a specialized knowledgeable guide you will discover the town's most striking sights, admire the marvelous Piazza del Campo - where twice a year dashing horses compete in the heart-rendering Palio race. Explore quieter backstreets and learn everything about the Contrade (the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio) and enjoy a flavorful surprise, a tasting of a local specialty. 

Then travel on to San Gimignano, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most splendid examples of an ancient walled town. Renowned as “the city of beautiful towers” or "Tuscany's Manhattan" it boasts an exceptional skyline. It is certainly one of the most well-preserved towns in the whole of Italy and has, in fact, been used as a background in many movies. During your free time here, stroll the maze of quaint cobblestone streets at leisure, discovering the many tall towers, once homes, which characterize the town. 

Breathe in the authentic atmosphere and then set off to admire the sun setting over the vineyard-clad Chianti hills and savor a genuine Tuscan dinner and wine tasting in the charming premises of a delightful boutique winery.
Enjoy the scrumptious flavors of an authentic typical meal splendidly paired with different excellent wines, as well as the privilege of a private visit to the estate's wine cellar.

Leaving you free to relax in the morning, and leading you into the heart of Tuscan beauty and heritage in the afternoon and evening, our VIP Small-Group Siena and San Gimignano with Dinner in a Chianti Winery provides a quintessential Dolce Vita Tuscan experience which you will never forget.

Things to Know:

• VIP small-group tour for 16 people or less
• Avoid the crowds leaving in the afternoon
• Gaze in awe at the Tuscan countryside at sunset
• Enjoy a delicious typical Tuscan dinner with wine tasting in a fascinating ancient cellar
• Transportation IN/OUT Florence by comfortable Minivan
• English speaking driver/tour leader
• Guided walking tour of Siena with professional English speaking guide
• San Gimignano visit with free time for shopping
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour is offered daily between April – October
• Tour offered 7 days a week based on availability
• Tour departs at 2:00pm / Tour check-in at 1:45pm
• Meeting Point Location:  Piazza della Repubblicca - more details are provided upon booking
• Tour is offered for children ages 6 - 12 years old and must be accompanied by an adult or guardian

Duration: 5 hours

Type of Service: Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class at a Farmhouse in Tuscany - small group class

Learn to make these Italian classics in an idyllic setting in the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Under the guidance of a professional Italian chef you will be taken on a cultural journey learning the skills and inside tricks of making the best mouth-watering pizza and gelato right in the country where they were born.

The beautiful estate that offers stunning views over the surrounding hills just outside the center of Florence provides the perfect setting to roll up your sleeves and get hands on when learning the process from making and kneading the dough to choosing the perfect topping for your pizza. Some ingredients for your pizza are picked from our very own vegetable garden.

You will be able to relax and enjoy the delicious pizza cooked in our wood oven with a glass of Chianti wine or a cold beer before you get started on the gelato making. By the end of the class you will feel confident enough to re-produce the food at home impressing your lucky guests!

Being both a fun but instructive class this hands-on pizza and gelato making class will be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to Tuscany.

 Highlights

• Small-group pizza and gelato making class at a breathtaking farmhouse set in the rolling hills of Tuscany!
• Learn the insider tips and special techniques from our professional chef
• Hands on experience: learn to make Pizza and home-made Gelato
• Enjoy the food accompanied by wine and beer

 Things to Know

• After meeting the professional chef in our centrally located office you will be transported directly to our beautiful private estate in the hills just above Florence where you will start to live the full Italian experience.
• On arrival you will be able to appreciate the stunning views over gorgeous countryside as you taste the traditional 'fettunta' and enjoy a glass of Chianti wine whilst listening to the culture behind Italy's most famous food, pizza and gelato.
• By this time you will be eager to get hands on. The professional chef will teach you the art of dough making and kneading and will give you all the inside tips in order to easily produce the same result back home where you'll be able to impress your friends and family. You'll learn about the different ways to make pizza depending on the region.
• Next it will be time to get creative as you use the ingredients picked from our very own vegetable garden and choose from the many traditional toppings the Italians love. The pizza will be cooked in our wood oven to give it the traditional flavor that will make you feel proud as you sit down and enjoy your pizza with more wine or beer.
• The fun continues as you then learn the special techniques to make your very own gelato. You will make creamy gelato with unique toppings/sauces and though you may always want to reproduce these same toppings the chef will make sure you have an adequate understanding in order to be able to experiment at home!
• You will leave feeling satisfied, excited and with wonderful memories that you will be able to take home with you!
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes and casual attire – you will be working in an outdoor kitchen
• Upon arrival from the parking lot – you will walk down a set of stairs to reach the outdoor kitchen and vegetable garden
• Meeting Point Location:  more details are given upon booking (center city of Florence)
• Tour is offered Monday – Saturday at 2:30pm

Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service:  Chianti and Its Wines - private tour

You will begin the day by visiting a beautiful and historical Chianti Classico winery, enjoying a guided tour of the estate and the marvelous cellar followed by a delightful and delicious lunch on the property, tasting the wines and a complete meal in front of an amazing view over the green rolling hills of Chianti.

After lunch, you will enjoy a visit to the beautiful village of Greve in Chianti, with time to enjoy the beautiful shops there. 

In the late afternoon, we will visit one of the most historic wineries in the Chianti Classico area. A private tour of this stunning Estate going back to Renaissance; it is here indeed that the famous Antinori wines have been created. The tour will be followed by a tasting of excellent and awarded wines paired with local specialties.

On your way back to Florence you will stop at the Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the views and take photos. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be dropped off at your accommodations.  This is one of our most popular tours with one of the most amazing guides/sommelier Arianna.

Timeline of Activities

10:00am pick-up from hotel

11:00am- 14:00pm (2pm) - Arrival at the first winery, guided visit and lunch

14:30pm-15:30pm (2:30pm - 3:30pm) - Free time in Greve with time for Shopping 

15:30pm(3:30pm) - Depart Greve and Travel to 2nd winery

16:00pm – 17:30pm(4:00pm - 5:30pm) - Guided visit to an historical winery with tastings

17:30pm (5:30pm) - Depart 2nd winery and travel to Piazza Michelangelo (10 minutes for photos )

18:30pm (6:30pm) – Arrive at Hotel

Things to Know:  

• Pick up/drop off service to and from your hotel in Florence at 10:00am
• Private transportation with air-conditioned with driver and local professional guide/sommelier
• Visit two historical wineries in Chianti, with amazing views and hospitality
• Lunch with wine tasting and local specialties
• Explore the small town of Greve in Chianti
• Visit Piazza Michelangelo for views and photos
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour is offered daily between April – November (based on availability) Monday - Saturday
• We are happy to assist you and are very flexible should you like to stay an additional 5 minutes at a location to take pictures of the beautiful landscape or order wines to ship back home.                

Duration: 8 hours

Type of Service:  Visit a Goat Cheese Farm + Experience Organic Wine Tasting + Explore two Chianti Villages outside of Florence – small group tour

You will begin your day visiting an organic goat farm and cheese producer. You will meet the owner and his staff of adorable goats who will tour us through their organic farm. Our generous host will demonstrate and share the wisdom of organic production as you taste freshly made goat cheese and watch the baby goats play hide and seek with one another. You will then enjoy a delicious homemade lunch at the farm, sampling simple and tasty recipes with several types of cheeses. Delicious!

Afterward, you will visit a boutique organic wine producer and “vignaiolo”(wine maker), enjoy a guided tour through the vineyards and then escorted to their cellar for a final tasting of products. Your hosts will welcome you into their classroom of vineyards, where you will see an organic and passionate approach to wine and farming in the Chianti.

Things to Know:

• Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel Florence Accommodations - pick-up time between 9:30am-10:00am
• Small group tour of 8 people
• Private transportation with a private tour leader 
• Visit a goat farm and cheese producer
• Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch at the farm
• Visit the vineyards and a boutique winery with wine tastings
• Explore two beautiful Chianti villages
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour is offered daily between April – November (based on availability) Monday - Saturday

Duration:  6 hours

Type of Service: Tuscany Vespa Tour - The Tuscan landscapes on board of an Italian icon - small group tour and private tours offered

We designed this trip for those who want a quick and fun adventure. A private van transfer takes you into the countryside to meet your guide and your scooter, away from the busy and hustling city. The tour is led by our experienced guide. Every person will have his or her own scooter to ride if they wish. After an orientation, your English-speaking escort will lead you out for an engaging and enjoyable ride, along quiet and scenic country roads offering splendid views of the rolling hillside and visiting different small medieval villages, cruising along Chianti’s quiet roads, gliding past vineyards and villas.

No need to worry about where to go and what to see because your guide will lead the way! They know the most scenic roads, the loveliest places, and the best food and wine in Tuscany. We will then stop for some lunch savoring Tuscan specialties with a little tasting of Chianti wines, featuring sweeping views over the romantic Tuscan landscape. Touring by scooter is a wonderful way of exploring Tuscany. You can stop when and wherever you want and parking is never a problem. Furthermore, you and your Italian Vespa become a part of the scenery rather than being sealed off from it. Combine the freedom and exhilaration of touring by scooter with the amazing food, wine, and beauty of Tuscany.

A valid driver’s license is required and you must be at least 18 years of age. Guests do not need a motorcycle license. The Vespa experience offers an original take on touring Tuscany, while we take care of each and every detail.

Things to Know:

• Discover Tuscany on board an ITALIAN ICON - a VESPA!
• RIDE on country roads through olive groves and vineyards
• Visit a winery and learn about wine and olive-oil production
• Roundtrip transportation by minivan to/from the departure point
• Original PIAGGIO scooter with fuel and helmets
• Tuscan lunch accompanied by regional wines
• Professional Tour Escort - minivan support during the whole tour
• Full insurance included
• Tour is offered during the months of March - November; 7 days a week based on availability
• Tour is offered at 9:00am and concludes at 3:00pm 
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes
• Tour Cost is $525.00 per person (private tour)

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• Small group Vespa Tours offered
• Tour offered March - November
• Group Size - 15 passengers or less
• Ride on country roads through olive groves and vineyards
• Visit two wineries and learn about wine and olive-oil production
• Enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch
• Tour is offered 7 days a week at 9:30am and concludes at 3:30pm
• 19 miles round trip/average speed 25 km/mostly paved roads with little traffic
• Small group Vespa tour cost $148.00 per person

Duration:  8 hours

Type of Service: Personal sommelier - wine expert on board, awarded but non-commercial wineries visit with the vintners, highly educational wine tour for wine connoisseurs or simply wine lovers. 

Tour Description:  

Take a private wine tour experience to visit Tuscany's best wineries, where you will sample top-end wines and have an educational and tasty food & wine pairing session to combine each wine with each food specialty. Enjoy a full day escorted by a friendly professional driver-guide, specialized in wine-making and sommelier, fluent in English and knowledgeable about wines.

The tour includes a scenic drive through the Chianti Classico region, the first stop at a wine estate with full cellar tour and tasting of at least 3-4 wines. The second winery will host you for a food and wine pairing session (gluten free-vegan-vegetarian options possible in advance). Lastly, we will visit an award-winning winery to sample Super Tuscan wines.  In the majority of the estates visited, you will sample extra virgin olive oil, and other local products.

Things to Know:

• Private tour in luxury Mercedes minivan with a licensed sommelier
• Highly educational wine tour for wine connoisseurs or simply wine lovers
• Visit three different wine estates with tasting of local products
• Food and wine pairings
• Tour offered Monday to Sunday (Mid-March- Mid-November)
• Tour pick-up time is 9:00am
• During winter times, tours might be limited to weekdays only - please inquire about times
• Pick-up and drop off directly at your lodging from the center city of Florence or Siena(from Siena a minimum of 3 people per booking)
• Wear comfortable walking or tennis shoes