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Small Group Tuscany Highlights Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11h 30min
- Price from
- $182 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 52 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ciao Florence Tours Srl
- Meeting point
- TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINALLocated at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
Description
Discover the highlights of Tuscany on a small group tour from Florence, visiting Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. Travel in a cozy atmosphere with a maximum of 25 participants and enjoy the experience with an expert local Tour Leader. Explore Siena’s medieval streets, famous for the Palio horse race, its elegant brick buildings, and the stunning Gothic Cathedral. Then, enjoy an authentic Tuscan lunch at a family-run estate, featuring traditional local dishes paired with excellent red wines. Continue to San Gimignano, the charming hilltop village known for its medieval towers and breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside. Finally, visit Pisa and the iconic Piazza dei Miracoli, home to the world-famous Leaning Tower. A perfect day combining history, culture, local flavors, and the timeless beauty of Tuscany.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 7:45 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 9+)
- $182
- Child (ages 3–8)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Florence
Meet your fellow travelers and the tour leader at the starting point in Florence (Piazzale Montelungo) and find a comfortable place on your bus. As you pass through the rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves of the Chianti region enjoy the anecdotes shared by your tour leader. With great passion and deep knowledge of the territory, your guide will make your trip entertaining and interesting!
Siena
Built upon hills, Siena is likely Italy's loveliest medieval city whose historic centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Follow your local guide through the winding, narrow cobbled streets and discover the magnificent architecture from the 13th Century.
Piazza del Campo
Our guided tour starts from Piazza del Campo, which is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in Italy thanks to its architecture, the Mangia tower and its unique shell shape. Piazza del Campo is the civic heart of Siena, and the place where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice annually.
Torre del Mangia
Dominating Piazza del Campo, the Mangia Tower is a symbol of Siena's grandeur with its striking 87 metres in height.
Duomo di Siena
Our guided tour ends in front of the impressive Siena Cathedral, a stunningly beautiful building of Gothic Romanesque architecture.
Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana
Afterwards, take a break for a 3-course lunch at a delightful, family-run estate. Savor the delicious Tuscan products paired with fine wines produced by the estate itself.
San Gimignano
After lunch, we move to San Gimignano, the little Manhattan of the Middle Ages. The numerous medieval towers form an unforgettable skyline and offer an impressive view of the town from the surrounding valley.
Piazza Della Cisterna
Head to Piazza della Cisterna, at the heart of San Gimignano’s historic old town, and taste the world-famous and award-winning gelato from Gelateria Dondoli.
Pisa
The last stop of your memorable day trip is Pisa with its uniquely beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Before heading back to Florence, don't forget to take a funny posing photo "holding up" the Leaning Tower of Pisa! The admission fee to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is not included, it costs approximately €20 per person. Children under 8 years old are not allowed to climb the Tower.
Piazza dei Miracoli
The square is dominated by four great religious edifices: the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, the Campanile, commonly known as the Leaning Tower, and the Camposanto Monumentale
Florence
At the end of the day, reunite with your travel companions and return to Florence in the late afternoon.
What's included
Included
Monolingual tour Experience
Free time in Pisa and San Gimignano
Round-trip transportation by an air-conditioned minibus or minivan
1 Hour Guided Tour of Siena with a Professional Local Guide
Professional English-speaking Tour Leader throughout the day
Free Wi-Fi and advanced sound system onboard
Lunch and wine tasting at a Tuscan winery
Not included
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Entrance to Siena Cathedral
Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
52 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Starting price $182 is 63% below the typical $485 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,216 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- With prior notice, we can accommodate Vegetarian and Gluten free customers for lunch
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?
Small Group Tuscany Highlights Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting lasts about 11h 30min. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $182 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 this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 7:45 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–8 pay nothing, adults from $182. Infants go free.
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.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL. Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
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 25 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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ciao Florence Tours Srl.
Reviews(52)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Enjoyed the Tuscany tour!! Highly recommend
It was an amazing tour. Daisey and Lorenzo were spectacular!!
K
Great Taste of Tuscany
Daisy and Lorenzo were amazing! Siena was our favorite but the whole day gave us a great taste of Tuscany :)
K
Amazing day
We had a wonderful day on our tour to Pisa, dinner and wine tasting at a vineyard. Then on to San Gimignano then on to Sienna. Our driver Nicola very good. Our tour guide Diana was very knowledgeable. My wife and I enjoyed the trip very much
C
Day Tour of Tuscany Review
As the first time travelling to Italy, the tour provided an informative experience for us. Samuele was our tour guide and was very friendly and helpful as a Tuscan native.
H
A fab day out for seeing the highlights of Tuscany!
My Grandma and I had a lovely tour seeing the highlights of Tuscany with put fabulous tour guide Sam and driver Nicola. Beautiful towns, delish lunch, fab views! Not too much walking but not too much time on the bus either. A very lovely day out!
3
AMAZING!!
Absolutely so amazing. We had a group of 14 with Sam as our guide and despite it being such a long tour in such intense heat, they were both amazing. Sam was so funny and made everything really smooth. He always made sure we were all there and kept the trip from getting boring despite spanning a full 11—almost 12!—hours.
R
Use this guide!
Our tour guide was very nice and did a great job explaining everything we had a very good time.
T
Bus tour
We had a wonderful time and our guide Cecelia was amazing. A bit hot for all day but absolutely worth it.
S
Highlights of Tuscany!
To start with Sam was a fantastic guide! The tour itself was of course great - the stops were iconic, we covered a lot of ground and saw all the highlights, but Sam made it better by sharing insights and stories about the area, his own experiences, helping us navigate our free time. Lorenzo was a good driver navigating the heavy traffic tight roads with ease.
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