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Self guided tour
Tour was excellent, very beautiful views Andrea was very informative and helpful. We enjoyed the history
Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $115 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 17 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 45
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tramvia Napoli
- Meeting point
- PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINALPiazzale Montelungo is located in the heart of Florence, a 5-10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Station.Keep an eye out for our team members carrying a SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA BUSVIA FIRENZE CLIPBOARD!
Description
BusVia Firenze invites you to explore the true essence of Tuscany, blending art, history, and the pleasures of wine and food. We will accompany you to San Gimignano, often referred to as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" due to its numerous towers punctuating the skyline. Here, you can savor the finest Tuscan wines paired with light lunch. The journey continues through the Tuscan countryside to Siena, where your experience begins with a visit to this charming town, renowned as the capital of Gothic art. In Siena, with a skip-the-line ticket you will enter in the splendid Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with an audio guide on your phone. The Duomo's facade is pure magnificence, but inside it houses masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, Pinturicchio (possibly with a young Raphael), Nicola Pisano, and more.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $115
- Child (ages 4–15)
- $80
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Itinerary
San Gimignano
San Gimignano, with its unmistakable medieval "skyscrapers," awaits your exploration. Often referred to as a medieval Manhattan, this hilltop town boasts fourteen towers.
Historic Centre of San Gimignano
Wine tasting of three Tuscan wines with a light lunch in San Gimignano
Siena
The journey continues to Siena, known as the capital of Gothic art. We'll stroll along the Basilica of San Domenico and explore the charming narrow streets. You'll have free time to discover the city's 17 historic districts, known as "Contrade," each with its own identity and traditions. Siena's unique cityscape features three hills connected by major streets, converging at the Piazza del Campo.
Piazza del Campo
Piazza del Campo (or more simply the Campo) is the main square of the city of Siena. Unique for its particular and very original shell shape, it is renowned throughout the world for its beauty and architectural integrity, as well as for being the place where the Palio di Siena takes place twice a year!
Duomo di Siena
Siena Cathedral ranks among Italy's finest examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Legend has it that this grand Cathedral replaced an earlier 9th-century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore at your own pace and uncover step-by-step the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Donatello, Pinturicchio, and a young Raphael.
What's included
Included
Wine Tasting in a with light lunch in San Gimignano
WiFi on board
Skip-the-line entry ticket to Siena Cathedral + Audioguide
Tour Leader - Professional multilingual Tour Leader accompanying you throughout the day.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Audiguide + GPS
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
17 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $115 is 76% below the typical $487 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,221 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con difficoltà motorie
- Due to uneven surfaces and long distances, we cannot accept anyone with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience take?
Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience cost for children?
Children aged 4–15 pay from $80, adults from $115. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL. Piazzale Montelungo is located in the heart of Florence, a 5-10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Station. Keep an eye out for our team members carrying a SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA BUSVIA FIRENZE CLIPBOARD! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 45 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Due to uneven surfaces and long distances, we cannot accept anyone with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(17)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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The transportation was...
The transportation was nice and the tour guide was helpful in answering our questions. It was not a guided tour, though. The lunch at the winery was just OK, and no one explained the wines to us or gave us any info really. If I could go back, I would book transportation only and eat lunch on our own.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the transport and found our guide helpful. However, we are sorry that the winery lunch did not meet your expectations and lacked wine explanations. We aim to offer complete and engaging experiences, so we will discuss your notes with the venue to improve. We hope to welcome you again for a better trip!
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A nice day in Sienna!
A great day! The tour was a bigger group than expected, but we had a lovely time. Such lovely locations!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely time exploring these beautiful locations with us. We appreciate your note regarding the group size, as it helps us keep improving our organization and guest comfort. Your support means a lot to our team, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another great trip!
L
Sarah, our guide, was...
Sarah, our guide, was excellent. She provided history of the region in three languages, was personable, helpful and accompanied us on the highlights of each destination. Giovanni, our driver, was wonderful as well. Great sense of humor, excellent driver, wonderful host. The destinations spoke for themselves, reflecting their own beauty. Would highly recommend the tour.
W
Perfect.
the most perfect experience of my entire trip to Tuscany. So nice and organized. You should definitely do it. Thanks Sara and Giovanni!
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Day tripping
Well thought out tour. Plenty of information and time to see everything. We had the wine with meats and cheese tasting. Delicious! Siena had lots of hills! Wear good shoes for walking. A very good day.
C
Intro to two beautiful towns
A nice introduction to Siena and San Gimignano. We had the option to be guided around or explore on our own. We loved having free time to see what piqued our interests.
M
Worth it
I recommend doing the full experience with the wine tour. Also doing the top of the tower in san gimignano is a must. Its 9 euros per person and the stairs are really well designed and not too hard to climb. They arrived in a van bus at about 8h45 while our tour was at 9h. So even if you are early and they are not there, do not panic.
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Seina
The Cathedral in Siena both outside and inside. The marble art work on floor was amazing. A must see.
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Self-guided Tour
At the outset, a visible sign on the bus or held by the driver would have been very helpful. It was very difficult to determine which vehicle to board when we arrived at the bus depot. Before the "taxi" took off, we felt like ping pong balls. There was no sign or individual indicating which vehicle to take. Other bus drivers at the station attempted to help by sending us across the street and back again. Finally, by process of elimination, we encountered the vehicle and driver. The trip was very scenic and smooth; conscious and personable driver. According to the information on the ticket, we expected to recieve an "Audiguide + GPS" but non was received once we arrived at our destinations. However, we did enjoy and take advantage of having the independence to visit places and sights of our choice at our own pace. Knowing, from the get go, which bus (van in this case) to baord and some background information about the locations would have been highly appreciated and helpful.
Operator response
Dear customer, not having left a contact number on the booking made by viator, we were unable to contact you by telephone, but only by email. Try looking in your received or junk mail, you will surely find our email with the location of the stop and useful links for downloading the audio guides. Thank you anyway for your review, we care a lot about the opinion of our customers
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