Discover the charms of Siena, San Gimignano, and the Chianti countryside on a small group evening tour. Avoid the crowds with an afternoon start, tour these popular Tuscan cities, and enjoy traditional regional dishes during dinner in the Chianti hills.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish, Italian, German
- Private or small groups available
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Siena and San Gimignano, 2 of Tuscany’s gems
- Take in stunning Chianti countryside views at sunset
- Enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner along with a tasting of local wines
Full description
Many centuries ago, Siena competed with Florence for power, wealth, and artistic beauty. On this 8-hour tour you’ll head out from Florence in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with an English speaking driver and tour leader for a full-day tour of Siena and the surrounding area.
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the compact city center, and visit Piazza del Campo, the main central square, where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year. Take a walk through the quieter back streets as well, and learn about the contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio.
During your time in Siena you’ll also enjoy a surprise tasting of a typical local product.
The tour continues on to San Gimignano, famed for it's medieval skyscrapers, high walls, and narrow streets that are characteristic of a typical Tuscan hill town. You’ll see a number of well-preserved tower houses and other centuries-old monuments.
After some free time in San Gimignano, you’ll experience the sunset in the Tuscan hills and then enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner at a location in the Chianti countryside.
At the end of the tour you’ll return to Florence in the comfort of the minivan.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation in a comfortable minivan
- English-speaking driver/tour leader
- Guided walking tour of Siena
- Surprise tasting in Siena
- Dinner at a Chianti countryside location
- Gelato in San Gimignano
- Pickup at your accommodation
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Meet at the local partner’s booking office, near the banks of the Arno river. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
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- Please inform the supplier in advance if you or anyone in your group have special requirements or impaired mobility, so that every effort can be made to accommodate these needs.