[MAX 8pp] Gelato, Wine & Cheese in San Gimignano from Florence
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Description
You only have a few days in Florence — you deserve a special experience, not a standard day. While other tours make you taxi to a meeting point and pile onto a bus with 50 strangers, you'll still be finishing your cappuccino — I pick you up at your hotel door. In a Mercedes van, through the cypress hills to San Gimignano. We arrive off-peak, when the town can finally breathe, and I walk in with you to show you the best of it. You skip the 30-minute line at Dondoli — two-time Gelato World Champion — because your gelato is already included. You taste real pecorino aged in a 1400s cellar at Forme d'Arte. Then, while the standard tours are already back in Florence, you head to Cantina Torciano for 8+ wines, estate oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner — antipasto to dolce. Door to door, no buses, no lines. For less than the price of a night in a hotel. Max 8 travelers per tour, no more. Block your spot now — you have up to 24 hours before to change your mind and get a full refund.
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Itinerary
Leave the crowds behind as your private Mercedes van winds through the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Cypress-lined roads, golden vineyards, and stone farmhouses unfold beyond your window — the Tuscany you've always pictured, finally real. Sit back, relax, and let the landscape do the talking.
San Gimignano: 14 stone towers rise above the Val d'Elsa. Walk brick alleys to Piazza della Cisterna’s octagonal well. See 14th-century frescoes inside the Collegiata. Taste cold Vernaccia white wine and local red saffron. Our Mercedes van climbs these Tuscan hills for 8 guests. This UNESCO site preserves medieval walls, paved squares, and heavy iron gates. No tour buses; just granite steps, ancient oak doors, and the scent of pressed grapes.
Now, roll up your sleeves because you’re not just spectators today—you are the cheesemakers. We’re using 100% raw sheep’s milk from these hills. You will personally add the rennet, stir the cauldron, and break the curd with your own hands. It’s a physical, ancient process that hasn't changed in centuries. The best part? After the work, we’ll taste the results paired with local honey and wine. It’s the most authentic way to actually 'touch' Tuscan history. Ready to get your hands messy?
Discover during your free time the main cathedral of the town
During your free time you will be able to reach the top of the highest tower in town
Step into Gelateria Dondoli, the two-time Gelato World Champion, in the heart of medieval San Gimignano. While everyone else waits 20 or 30 minutes in line, you'll walk straight past the crowd — your tasting is already included. Just savor it under the ancient towers, no queue, no rush.
We're now driving through the Chianti hills. Look out the windows: those are the Sangiovese vineyards used for Chianti wine. You’ll also see plenty of olive groves and typical cypress trees along the way. It’s the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view from the van.
At Cantina Torciano you'll taste more than eight different wines, including the noble Chianti, paired with a full Tuscan dinner: antipasto, primo, secondo, and dessert, all included. You'll also sample estate olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, straight from the source. It's not a tasting — it's a long, unhurried Tuscan table, the way it's meant to be. Note: This is the experience when you choose the Evening Tour. During the Morning Tour (departure at 8:00), the winery stop features a wine tasting paired with estate olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and a Tuscan antipasto.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For your total peace of mind, we will send you a confirmation message the day before your experience. This will include your exact pickup time, the name of your professional driver, and vehicle details. We ensure a seamless, stress-free start to your exclusive journey
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Gabriele is incredible! He is so knowledgeable and his pacing of the tour and cheese selections were amazing. We had an amazing time and would definitely rebook on another trip to Italy
Gabriele was an excellent guide! He was super knowledgeable about the history of Tuscany and about the cheese, wine and gelato we tasted. He was also flexible, allowed for plenty of free time at each stop, and helped make the tour our own (we had previously booked tickets to climb the Duomo in Sienna and he modified the tour to accommodate!). We had private transportation and were picked up, and dropped off, right at our airb&b. San Gimignano and Sienna are absolute must see stops for anyone visiting Tuscany. My family and I had a wonderful day and I cannot recommend this excursion enough!
Our guide was lovely, very knowledgeable and passionate about the local history. The cheese tasting was delicious (truffle cheese yum!) and the wine tasting with antipasto was equally divine. The wine sommelier was just as passionate. We had a private tasting room where we could look over the beautiful vineyards. Glad we booked a small tour (ours was private as no one else booked in for the day!) that had the advantage of being picked up direct from our accommodation! We booked the morning tour but I'd recommend booking the afternoon tour to have dinner included. Thanks again Gabriel/David for such a great day
We loved our experience going to San Gimignano! The pick up from our hotel was easy and the drive there was comfortable. It was great walking around the city centre and trying the amazing Pecorino cheeses. David, our fantastic guide, then took us to Tenuta Torciano winery for a Tuscan fine dining experience, including local wine tastings with the resident sommelier, Sylvia. We highly recommend this personalized experience for creating special memories of time spent in Tuscany.



