From Florence: Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany

Central Italy, Florence



Taste the wines and olive oils of Tuscany on a small group tour from Florence. Drive through the rolling hills and marvel at the olive groves and cypress trees of the coutryside. Visit 2 wineries to sample wine paired with local produce.

Chianti Classico Wine Tour from Florence for Wine Enthusiasts

Explore the Chianti Classico wine region with an English-speaking guide, visiting two renowned Tuscan wineries on this small-group or semi-private tour.

Highlights

  • Taste six different wines and olive oils paired with cheese, salami, and bruschetta
  • Visit two of the most renowned wineries in Tuscany
  • Enjoy views of the Chianti Classico wine region
  • Learn about historic winemaking traditions

Description

Depart Florence by air-conditioned minibus and travel through the Chianti Classico wine region while your English-speaking driver describes the landscape where Italy’s famous wines are produced. At the first estate, sample three wines and fresh olive oil, and take a guided cellar tour to learn traditional winemaking techniques.

The tour continues to a second estate where you compare winemaking methods, taste more wines and olive oils, and enjoy local Tuscan specialties including cheese, salami, cold cuts, and bruschetta.

Includes

  • Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
  • Driver/guide
  • Guided visits to two wine estates
  • Tasting of different wines and olive oils at the first winery
  • Tasting of different wines, local produce, and olive oils at the second winery

Excludes

  • Tips (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional food and drinks

Important Information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free menu options available if requested at booking
  • Wines include Chianti reds based on Sangiovese grapes. Depending on season and production, rosé or white wines may be offered (not guaranteed)
  • Minimum age to join is 12 years (infants not allowed)
  • Conducted in English only
  • Two tour options available: small-group (max 25 participants) or semi-private (max 8 participants)
  • Operates rain or shine; dress accordingly
  • Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour
  • Cruise passengers docking at Livorno or La Spezia must allow approx. two hours travel each way to Florence and arrange own transport to/from port

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred tour option and bring comfortable shoes for walking during winery visits. The best times to visit are spring and fall for mild weather and optimal vineyard scenery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to two renowned Tuscan wineries, tasting six wines and olive oils paired with local cheese, salami, and bruschetta, plus a guided trip through the Chianti Classico region.
The tour departs from Florence by air-conditioned minibus, traveling into the surrounding Chianti Classico wine region.
Participants taste six different wines during the tour, paired with various local foods like cheese and salami.
The tour is designed for small groups or semi-private bookings, offering a more intimate wine tasting experience from Florence.
Yes, the English-speaking guide explains historic winemaking traditions of the Chianti Classico region throughout the tour.
No, transportation from Florence to the wineries in the Chianti Classico region is included via an air-conditioned minibus.
Yes, the tasting includes local olive oils paired with wine and traditional foods.
The tour is led by an English-speaking guide knowledgeable about the region’s wines and history.
The tour offers views of the Chianti Classico wine region's landscapes as you travel between wineries from Florence.
Check the tour’s official website for current hours, availability, and booking details.

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