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Great experience
Claudius was amazing he thought us a lot of interesting facts !!! The tour super cool, wished we had lunch outside but the food was splendid and the wine increíble
Semi Private Deep Wine Chianti and San Gimignano from Florence
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8h 30min
- Price from
- $239 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 231 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- I Just Drive
- Meeting point
- The tour starts at 8:00. Please show up at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance.
Description
This tour is designed to make your Tuscan wine-tasting dreams come true. You'll be able to see all the classic postcard-perfect landscapes of Tuscany while you travel from one cellar to another. You will visit two wineries and have the opportunity to taste a selection of high-quality Tuscan Chianti wines. Lunch is included. If you're a fan of good wine, excellent food, and landscape photography, you'll love this tour. And you'll also have the chance to visit one of the most beautiful villages in the world: San Gimignano, famous for its majestic towers and delicious ice cream. Our tours feature only black, air-conditioned Mercedes Vans, complete with air conditioning, WiFi, and one unlimited Wi-Fi with Pocket-Sized Hotspot for each couple and one bottle of water for every tour member and of course a Bottle of Prosecco White Wine for a travelling happy hour at the end of the tour!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult
- $239
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Piazzale Michelangelo
We start from the pick up point 8:00 and then drive for 15 minutes towards Piazzale Michelangelo. Piazzale Michelangelo offers a stunning panoramic view of Florence, where you can take in the city in all its glory. The large square is home to a replica of Michelangelo's David in bronze.
San Gimignano
At 8:30 we'll drive for 01:00 hours towards San Gimignano. We then visit the beautiful walled city, San Gimignano, full of history and charm, famous for its imposing towers and delicious ice cream, this tour will be sure to delight your taste buds. The available time there will be 01:25 hours.
San Casciano in Val di Pesa
At 10:55 we drive for 50 minutes towards a typical Tuscan farmhouse in the Chianti area. We will travel to the heart of Tuscan wine country, and visit a beautiful farmhouse with a cellar. Here, we will enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch with amazing regional food and some of the most wines of Italy. This will be a perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the stunning views of Tuscany countryside. The available time there will be 02:30 hours.
San Michele a Torri
At 14:30 drive for 25 minutes towards San Michele a Torri where we'll make a final stop at a family run wine estate in the province of Florence, where you will have the opportunity to try other great Chianti wines. Because you can't say you know Chianti if you haven't tried at least 5 or 6 different types of wine from the area. The available time there will be 45 minutes.
Florence
At 15:50 drive back for 40 minutes, towards the initial pick up point. We will arrive there by 16:30. Well in time to have some more fun during your Florentine afternoon.
What's included
Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hotel pick up and drop off is included within the pickup zone
Wine tasting and olive oil tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
1 Bottle of Prosecco White Wine per group
You'll enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch with some of the best local food you can find, and it will be paired with some of the finest Chianti wines.
One unlimited Wi-Fi Pocket-Sized Hotspot for each couple. Stay connected throughout your journey.
We make sure you will get a taste of various Chianti wines before going home. Our tour includes tasting of wines so you can sample the different flavors of this popular Italian wine.
Not included
Gratuity
Hotel pick up and drop off out of the pick up zone is available under request for an extra fee
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer free pick up at hotels, not Airbnb nor apartments, which are located in the AREA A of the traffic limited zone. If your hotel is outside that area or falls in the category of Apartments/Airbnb, you can choose to receive free pick up in front of HOTEL BOCCACCIO (Via della Scala 59) at 8:00 or in front of HOTEL DAVANZATI (Via Porta Rossa 5) at 7:50. Alternatively we can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for an extra fee to be paid directly to the driver. Ask for quotation. However, please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time at the pickup point.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
231 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $239 is 51% below the typical $487 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,219 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 8 people per Mercedes van
- Direct pick up and drop off from some hotels locates in the historic center (A zone). For all other locations private residences and B&B the meeting points is: In front of Hotel Boccaccio-Tino Caffè, Via della Scala 59 (one minute walking distance from Santa Maria Novella train station), Florence at 8,00 am. Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time. If you wish you can have breakfast there, English or continental or just a "cappuccino". As I Just Drive guests at Tino Caffè you are entitled to have a 10% discount.
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 this tour take?
Semi Private Deep Wine Chianti and San Gimignano from Florence lasts about 8h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
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.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer free pick up at hotels, not Airbnb nor apartments, which are located in the AREA A of the traffic limited zone. If your hotel is outside that area or falls in the category of Apartments/Airbnb, you can choose to receive free pick up in front of HOTEL BOCCACCIO (Via della Scala 59) at 8:00 or in front of HOTEL DAVANZATI (Via Porta Rossa 5) at 7:50. Alternatively we can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for an extra fee to be paid directly to the driver. Ask for quotation. However, please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure time at the pickup point. Pickup points include Hotel Davanzati.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 231 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by I Just Drive.
Reviews(231)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Wonderful
Claudius was great, very knowledgeable and engaging
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Wonderful
The trip was amazing! My tour guide Claudius was phenomenal! He gave us so much information about the city and guidance when we went into the town! Would book again!
A
Wonderful private tour!
Davide was our guide and he was amazing. His English was so good I thought we had an American tour guide at first. He was very knowledgeable about wine and the local area and it was a pleasure to spend the day with him. It was just me and my mom on the tour and we had a wonderful day. It was very personal and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!
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The best way to spend a day in Tuscany!
We had the most wonderful day on this tour. As luck would have it we were the only couple booked that day so it was a private tour. The countryside was beautiful and Gabrielle was a fabulous guide. Our lunch at the winery was special and spectacular- we loved every second of it and when we return to Italy, we will do it all over again!
K
Best tour of Florence
We had such a wonderful experience on this tour! Turi was an amazing tour guide. He was so sweet, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made the entire experience fun, interesting, and memorable. We also felt super safe. We absolutely loved the tour, and the last vineyard was definitely our favorite! The woman who showed us around was incredibly knowledgeable about wine and gave us such a great behind the scenes experience. She showed us around the winery, explained the wine making process, and we even got to see grapes being crushed, which was such a cool experience We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florence. It was a perfect combination of beautiful scenery, great wine, and an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Turi, for such a wonderful day!
M
Highly recommend, ask for Claudius!
The entire experience was amazing. Claudius was our chauffeur and made the trip a memorable one with great story telling and information on the drive to and from each location. The stops themselves are breath taking and interesting. I'm so glad to have booked this experience!
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Wonderful Experience
We had such an amazing experience & loved travelling through the Tuscany country side. Just breathtaking. The wineries were awesome & provided amazing meals & wine tasting. Our driver Nedo was amazing, had a great sense of humour, very knowledgeable & kept us entertained.
H
Great one day excursion!
Enjoyed the city view of Florence on our way to the countryside, explored San Gimignano, with the infamous Michelle gelato. Next 2 stops we were met with great knowledge of the wine region. Delicious lunch and wine pairings- cured meats, olive oil tasting. Andrea was a wonderful driver and fun throughout the day. I would highly recommend the excursion!
T
Fun well rounded experience with a great guide
This trip was amazing! Our driver / guide Claudius was friendly, timely, and knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited and wine process.
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