Guided tour

Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

Guided tour

Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

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From US$ 49.32 per person

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Visit 2 authentic wineries in the beautiful Chianti Hills on this half-day tour from Florence. Meet local winemakers, walk through stunning vineyards, and sample local wines and products.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Experience

Highlights
  • Head to the heart of the Tuscan countryside on this day trip from Florence
  • Visit 2 authentic vineyards and taste a variety of wines at each
  • Admire the beautiful landscape of the rolling Chianti Hills
  • Sample local products such as cheese, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar
  • Learn about the history and culture of the local area from your guide
Full description

After meeting your guide and boarding the coach, drive to the Chianti region. On the way to the first winery, your guide will share interesting facts and curiosities about landmarks along the route. Arrive at the first “cantina” of the day, where you will be welcomed by the winemakers. After listening to a brief introduction about the winery’s history and the types of wine made there, join a guided tour of the facilities and nearby vineyards. Learn all about the winemaking process, the materials used to make the barrels, and what it takes to be classified as a “Chianti Classico”. Then, begin your first tasting session of 4 different wines. You will hear an explanation of each of the wines that you sample, as well as some tips on how to savor the wine and understand its qualities. The wines will be accompanied by local snacks produced in the region, such as cheese, bread, olive oil, and salumi. Board the bus and continue to the second winery. On the way, make a stop at a scenic lookout to observe a stunning panorama of the Chianti Hills. At the second winery, learn about their production methods, what is unique about their vines, and how weather can affect the grapes. Explore the facilities during a short guided tour, and walk through the vineyards. Then, sample another round of up to 3 wines, as the local charismatic wine producer tells you about the peculiarities of each. After some free time, head back to Florence.

Includes
  • Return transportation from Florence by air-conditioned bus or minivan
  • Services of an expert multilingual guide
  • Guided wine tasting at 2 different wineries
  • Tasting of 7 different wines
  • Snacks (cheese, bread, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salumi)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Piazzale Montelungo bus stop; a 5 to 10-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The commentary during the coach journey may be conducted in 2 languages
  •  You will visit 2 wineries; one a more modern, larger producer and the other, a smaller, more traditional one
  • The group may be split into two smaller groups for the winery tours
  •  After each wine tasting experience, you will be able to enjoy some free time roaming around the winery at your own pace, or simply relaxing and taking in the beautiful views of the Tuscan vineyards
  • At both wineries, you will have the opportunity to purchase wine by the bottle or by the box and can take it home with you or have it shipped
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1300 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.5/5

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Lovely half day trip out of Florence into the Chianti wineries. The first winery we went to was situated up in the hills with beautiful views, while the second had a great host who made all of us laugh throughout the wine tasting. We were offered 8 wines in total with salami, ham, cheese and bread as the sides with olive oils to taste. All were amazing and we didn’t feel rushed throughout the tasting. The tour started at 0830 and ended at 1330. The group we were with were all very pleasant people, as was our tour guide (sorry I didn’t catch her name but she was there on the 18/3/22 morning tour!) who was very helpful throughout. Would definitely recommend this tour and I would even come back again a second time!

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March 18, 2023

I loved and am happy I did this tour. Our tour guide, Ana, was amazing. We went to 2 wineries w/ amazing wine and snacks. They explained the process of the wine and balsamic vinegar, which I learned something new. Everyone in the tour was also very friendly. I totally recommend it!

March 16, 2023

Our tour was led by Jacob and our driver was Raul, they were both awesome, sharing history and getting us there safely! The wineries had two different atmospheres, but both offered great tastings of wine, food, and olive oils. Sant’Appiano was the first winery we visited. They have a small selection that is not distributed outside of the winery, so we purchased a couple bottles of wine and their craft beer that was excellent as well. The second winery was Tenuta Torciano, and the woman leading the tasting was very helpful to show techniques to optimally taste the wine. There was a lot bigger of a selection to purchase from and they have online distribution if you choose not to purchase same day, but I would highly recommend getting products either same day, or ship them because you get a 30% discount. The wines we tried were amazing, and the infused olive oils and balsamic vinegar were to die for, I have never tasted anything else that could compare! The experience was unforgettable

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March 6, 2023

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