Private Tuscany Tour to Siena and San Gimignano with Lunch

Private Tuscany Tour to Siena and San Gimignano with Lunch

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This private tour includes the highlights of Siena and San Gimignano, with wine tasting and a delicious Tuscan Lunch at a Chianti vineyard. See the wonders of Tuscany with an amiable local guide.

Highlights

A walking tour of Siena with a knowledgable and friendly guide
Authentic Tuscan lunch and wine tasting at a farmhouse and tour of the vineyards
Free time in San Gimignano to explore the town

Description

Our amazing private Tuscany tour is a great way to get to know two of the most astonishing and scenic places in the region, Siena and San Gimignano. Take a step back in time and create lifelong memories! You will leave Florence to reach the picturesque town of San Gimignano by traveling through the famous Tuscan hills of the countryside, full of vineyards and castles. Your guide will provide you with an outline of the town's history as you walk, covering its most influential era in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Discover a plethora of fascinating information about the customs and heritage of this location, which was situated along a well-known pilgrimage route and gained notoriety as the Manhattan of Tuscany due to the 72 towers that characterise its centre. Once you get there, you are free to take your time exploring the walled city perched on a hill and its historic buildings and cobblestone streets. You can choose how you want to spend your time: you can see the magnificent cathedral with its priceless frescoes, taste award-winning gelato, climb the tallest towers, or simply stroll around the old city hall's frescoed courtyard. To make your visit even more fascinating, consider taking a stroll to the highest viewpoint to get astonishing views of the surroundings. Then, relax with a coffee or a glass of wine at one of the many charming cafes. You will be tempted to leave by the guide's description of another stunning location, an organic farmhouse and winery in Chianti with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. You will have the exceptional chance to see and visit a family-run, organic Tuscan farm. After touring the farm and the wine cellar, you'll visit the vineyard. After that, you'll be prepared to take a seat and enjoy the stunning surroundings while tasting different wines and enjoying a home-cooked Tuscan lunch. This exclusive Tuscany tour culminates in the stunning city of Siena, where your guide will entertain you with tales and the background of the Palio horse race, which has made the city renowned, as well as the 17 contradas (districts) that compete every year for the coveted prize. You'll explore the charming Piazza del Campo and, for the best views, climb the challenging Torre del Mangia. The magnificent Duomo, with its breathtaking architecture and the precious collection of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, Bernini, Nicola Pisano, and other well-known artists, are other highlights you'll see. Additionally, your guide will highlight noteworthy interior features, such as the elaborate marble inlaid floors and the frescoes in the little library. After this fantastic private tour of Tuscany, you'll have some free time in Siena to explore more at your own pace or just kick back with a coffee or wine in an outdoor cafe in Piazza del Campo and relax.

Includes

Transport in a minivan with air conditioning; Lunch at a farmhouse with delicious dishes and vegetarian or gluten-free options; Wine tasting with 4 different varieties of wine; Guided tour of Siena, with tickets to visit the Cathedral; Maps and information of the places visited.

Important Information

Sometimes the Duomo of Siena is closed for religious services, so you will visit the Santa Maria della Scala museum instead. As the tour involved a lot of walking on uneven surfaces, we cannot accept people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.