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From Florence: Private Volterra, San Gimignano & Wine Lunch
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A private day from Florence to two of the most beautiful hill towns of Tuscany, with a wine lunch at a family-run farm. • Pick-up at your hotel in Florence around 9:00 AM • Volterra: free time to explore the Etruscan town, Piazza dei Priori, the Roman Theatre and the alabaster workshops • Lunch at Podere La Marronaia, a small family-run farm: 3-course Tuscan lunch with 4 wines, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, with views of the towers of San Gimignano • San Gimignano: free time among the medieval towers, Piazza della Cisterna and the famous Dondoli gelato (own expense) • Your private driver shares stories about Tuscany and tips on the main sights along the way • Return to Florence around 5:00 PM
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Pick-up at 9:00 AM from your hotel, B&B or apartment in Florence and a scenic drive through the Tuscan countryside to Volterra, the Etruscan hilltop town famous for alabaster. Enjoy free time to explore Piazza dei Priori with its medieval town hall, the Cathedral, the Etruscan Arch (Porta all'Arco) and the Roman Theatre, and step into the artisan workshops where you can watch alabaster being carved by hand.
Lunch at Podere La Marronaia, a family-run organic farm with a breathtaking panoramic view over the towers of San Gimignano: a 3-course Tuscan lunch paired with 4 wines, including Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti Colli Senesi and a Super Tuscan, plus tastings of the farm's extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Included in the "Lunch & wines included" option; with the "Lunch & wines paid on site" option, lunch is paid at the farm (70 EUR per person).
Last stop: San Gimignano, the 'Medieval Manhattan' famous for its towers. Free time to see Piazza della Cisterna, Piazza del Duomo with the Collegiata church, and to climb the Torre Grossa for the view (own expense). Don't miss a gelato at the famous Gelateria Dondoli in the main square (own expense). Return to Florence around 5:00 PM.
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel, apartment or B&B in Florence around 9:00 AM, with a welcome sign "PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO" and your name. Please write your full address in the booking notes. Drop-off at the same address at the end of the tour, around 5:00 PM. The tour is in a comfortable private Mercedes van.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From Florence: Private Volterra, San Gimignano & Wine Lunch lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $239 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
It can: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel, apartment or B&B in Florence around 9:00 AM, with a welcome sign "PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO" and your name. Please write your full address in the booking notes. Drop-off at the same address at the end of the tour, around 5:00 PM. The tour is in a comfortable private Mercedes van. Pickup points include Fornace Suite, Casa del Lago.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Florence: Private Volterra, San Gimignano & Wine Lunch | 8 hours | 5.0 (2) | $239 | |
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The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 7 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller "Lunch & wines paid on site" option: lunch with wines at the family farm is not included in the price and is paid directly at the farm, 70 EUR per person.
Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair users are welcome: a foldable wheelchair can be carried in the van's luggage space. Please note that our vans have no ramp or lift.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.