Family-Friendly Tuscany Day Tour for Wine Lovers and Non-Drinkers
Description
Discover the authentic flavors of Tuscany on our Family-Friendly Tuscany Tour — a perfect mix of food, wine, and fun for all ages! Travel through the scenic Chianti countryside and visit a local farm overlooking San Gimignano, where you’ll taste local honey, cheeses, and fresh bruschetta with seasonal ingredients. Continue to a traditional winery for a light lunch with balsamic and olive oil tastings. Adults can enjoy a tasting of three Tuscan wines, while younger guests and non-drinkers are treated to grape juice or refreshing soft drinks. Finish the day with free time to explore the medieval streets of San Gimignano before returning to Florence. A delicious and family-friendly Tuscan experience that everyone will love!
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Meet your guide and board a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. As you leave the city behind, the rolling hills of Tuscany unfold, offering stunning views of vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages.
The first stop takes you to a charming family-run farm with breathtaking views of San Gimignano’s medieval skyline. Here, you will be welcomed with a tasting of locally produced specialties, highlighting the authentic flavors of Tuscany. Enjoy a selection of honey paired with aged Tuscan cheese, traditional bruschetta topped with fresh seasonal vegetables, and fettunta, a classic toasted bread drizzled with high-quality extra virgin olive oil. As you savor these regional delights, learn about sustainable farming practices and the time-honored techniques of honey production.
Next, visit a renowned Tuscan estate known for its artisanal production of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. This stop is designed to showcase the depth of flavor that comes from carefully crafted, high-quality products. Enjoy a guided tasting of aged balsamic vinegar, each variety paired with different local delicacies that highlight its complexity. Experience the richness of freshly pressed olive oil, sampled with rustic Tuscan bread. A light lunch featuring farm-fresh ingredients complements the tasting, allowing you to fully appreciate the connection between the land and its produce. Adults can join a guided wine tasting, while younger guests and non-drinkers can enjoy grape juice or other soft drinks.
After lunch, continue to the medieval town of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as the “Medieval Manhattan” for its striking towers. During your free time, you can stroll through its historic streets, explore artisan shops offering handmade pottery and leather goods, or visit panoramic viewpoints that showcase the Tuscan countryside. For those with a sweet tooth, the opportunity to try award-winning gelato from a world-famous gelateria adds a perfect finishing touch to the visit.
As the day winds down, sit back and relax on the return journey to Florence. The experience offers a deep & diverse dive into the region’s culinary heritage, making it an unforgettable addition to any Italian adventure.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Carry your own car seat or inform the Tour Operator in order to hire one. Car seats for kids under 13 years old (if shorter than 150 cm height) EUR 35.00 per person
Reviews(15)
Our guide Valentina was great. Very informative and did not dictate every step you take along the way (as is often the issue with guides). We greatly enjoyed the ability to comfortably travel in a small group with middle school age kids, at our preferred pace in the rolling hills of Tuscany to taste Wines and Honey and visit the medieval town on the hilltop. Don't overthink it just do it!
Our guide Valentina was great. Very informative and did not dictate every step you take along the way (as is often the issue with guides). We greatly enjoyed the ability to comfortably travel in a small group with middle school age kids, at our preferred pace in the rolling hills of Tuscany to taste Wines and Honey and visit the medieval town on the hilltop. Don't overthink it just do it!
The tour was beautiful and you had a lot of time to take things in especially the views. Our tour guide Ned was very nice, offered to take photos and knew a lot about the Tuscan landscape and history. Wonderful tour guide! The food was excellent and authentic, Stefano took us around the vineyard and the wine making process, he was fun and was very experienced on wine tastings. It wasn’t very crowded in the countryside but San Gimignano definitely was busier. Overall easy to navigate and a chill and educating tour, you also get free time to walk around and shop! I recommend.
I had so much fun and I made so many good memories with my family. It was about a 7 hour tour and I never got bored! The entire experience was so much fun. Our guide Ned was especially amazing!
Francesco was calm, friendly, and easy going. It was exactly what we wanted for our day exploring Tuscany.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that the day was exactly what you were hoping for while exploring Tuscany. It’s wonderful to know that Francesco, your tour leader, made the experience so enjoyable with his calm, friendly, and easy-going approach. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him, and we hope to welcome you back to Tuscany again soon!
We had a fantastic trip! Tuscany on wheels was super responsive on Gmail and on WhatsApp! Alessandro was a great guide! He picked us up in Florence and answered all our questions. He was very friendly! I cannot say enough good things about our trip! Our kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we got to try some very tasty wines!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic experience with us. It’s great to know that our team was able to assist you every step of the way, and we’re especially happy that your tour leader Alessandro made your day enjoyable with his friendly attitude and local knowledge. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! We're also delighted that your kids had so much fun and that you enjoyed the wine tasting. We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany for another memorable adventure in the future!
This family, friendly wine tour was amazing! Perfect mix for parents and kids. The kids enjoyed going to the farm and seeing the animals and the adults enjoyed the food and wine. Our tour guide Nadas was very attentive, friendly and caring. Would definitely recommend this tour to families.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the tour was a perfect experience for the whole family, with the children enjoying the farm and animals while the adults enjoyed the food and wine. We’re also very happy to know that your tour leader Nedas was attentive, friendly, and caring throughout the day. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome your family back to Tuscany again!
Alberto was extremely knowledgeable and took very great care of us! We hope to tour with him again on our next trip!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your tour leader Alberto took such great care of you and shared his knowledge throughout the experience. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to him, and we would be very happy to welcome you back for another tour on your next trip to Tuscany!
This was the best tour we took while in Italy! From the beginning to the end of this tour our guide, Valentina, was exceptional. She was so knowledgeable and personable. The stops on the tour were perfect and the entire family had the absolute BEST time! I would rate this a 10 out of 10 - and that is saying a lot since we have toured all over Italy this trip. If you get the chance to do this tour, we recommend this tour company!!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! Knowing that this was the best tour of your trip to Italy is the highest compliment we could receive. We're thrilled that your tour leader, Valentina, helped make the day so memorable with her knowledge and warm personality. We'll be sure to share your wonderful feedback with her. Thank you for recommending our company and we truly appreciate it and hope to welcome your family back to Tuscany again soon!
4.5/5 - Valentina was great! Great information, really resourceful and helpful. Loved the 2nd stop and the wine tasting. Also the stop in San G was lovely. The first stop to taste local honey wasn’t worth the time as they didn’t check on us or really talk to us. But could’ve been excellent with actual information from the farms. Again Valentina was excellent and made the tour totally worth the time. We travelled with young kids and she kept us engaged.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that your tour leader Valentina made your experience so enjoyable with her knowledge and helpfulness, and that she kept the whole family, including your young children, engaged throughout the day. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the first stop and will share it with our team as we continually work to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you back to Tuscany again soon!
