Siena and San Gimignano: Small-Group Tour with Lunch from Florence
Description
Enjoy the high quality of this small-group tour - the perfect experience in order to discover art, history, landscapes, food and wine in a comfortable and relaxed way with more personalized attention of a small group. Depart from Florence, see the highlights of Siena through the eyes of a licensed guide, admire the marvelous Tuscan landscape, taste genuine Tuscan food paired with great wines, and finish your day relaxing in the hill top village of San Gimignano.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Piazza del Campo
Siena Cathedral
Monteriggioni
Visit the estate, have a look at the old wine cellars. Take a seat and relax while enjoying a light lunch of seasonal Tuscan delicacies paired with a selection of great wines.
Explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano. Famous for its splendid skyline of tall medieval towers, have free time to explore on your own. Discover the main street full of typical shops, have a look at the Collegiata (main church), or enjoy a gelato.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian & gluteen free, can be accommodated, please advise at time of booking under special requirements.
- Siena Cathedral is not accessible on Sundays and during celebrations
- Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
- Return at departure point: approx. 6:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
- Entrance fees + guided visit inside the Siena Cathedral, can be purchased directly from your guide, on the day of the tour - Euro 15,00 per person. Not available on Sundays or during celebrations
- For cruise ship passengers only: if your ship docks at Livorno or La Spezia Port, be advised that the driving time to the meeting point in Florence is approx. 2 hours. Before booking, be sure your ship schedule works with our departure times, and you have your own transportation arranged from the port to Florence and back.
- This is a shared tour and you will be expected to maintain the pace of the group. If you have limited mobility we highly recommend to book a private tour for your best enjoyment.
Reviews(1,792)
It was a wonderful tour with good information, friendly tour guides, beautiful locations and an excellent lunch at a lovely Vineyard.
Great tour from start to finish! The smaller bus made the trip much more comfortable and enjoyable. Lorenzo was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, patient, and engaging throughout the day. The itinerary was well paced, with just the right amount of free time to explore on our own. We especially enjoyed the wine-tasting lunch, which was a highlight of the tour. Vincenzo did an excellent job driving, making for a smooth and relaxing journey. Overall, an excellent experience that I would highly recommend!
What a great day visiting these cities in beautiful Tuscany. Lorenzo, our guide along with Nino, our driver, were both excellent. Great personalities and care shown for everyone on the bus. Nino was a careful driver and ensured we were all safe in his friendly manner. Always a smile. Thank you Nino. Lorenzo shared his vast knowledge of Tuscany, Siena and San Gimignano in an interesting and informative way. I learned a lot about the history of Tuscany, thank you Lorenzo. He guided us up into Siena and San Gimignano, ensuring we all stayed together. He was very careful to ensure we all knew when and where the meeting point was in both places. Lorenzo had excellent communication in English and was able to answer questions the group had for him. Our lunch and tasting at the winery was nice although the pasta could have been warmer. Not being a wine drinker, I particularly liked the Olive Oil that we tasted. We arrived back in Florence on time with Lorenzo explaining to each person/group how to get back to their hotel/accommodation. This was very much appreciated, especially for me, travelling on my own. A wonderful day and way to see this part of beautiful Tuscany. Huge thanks to Lorenzo and Nino.
A wonderful day visiting Siena and San Gimignano. Lovely lunch at a beautiful winery in Chianti. Very comfortable air-conditioned bus and great to be in a small group. Francesco is a perfect driver and Alessia is a very kind, knowledgeable and friendly guide. Loved whole experience!
Walking tour.Lots of local knowledge and free time. Small group a must! Alicia (guide) & Sergio (driver) were a great team!
Viator did not deliver the promotional rate promised. The tour guide and the tour were fine; I wish that I booked directly with the tour provider. The reason I was given for not getting promotion was total “ BS”
Dear joe_t, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour to Siena and San Gimignano, and that you had a nice experience with our guide and the tour. Our local team puts a lot of heart into what they do, and knowing the tour itself went well means the world to us. However, we completely understand and share your frustration regarding Viator's promotional rate issue. It is disappointing when a company doesn't honor what was promised, but please know that this is entirely a Viator billing matter that we have absolutely no control over. By leaving a low rating on this specific review, you are unfortunately hurting us, Prestige Rent (the local operator), rather than Viator, which we believe was your true intent. This rating directly impacts the ranking of our business and the reputation of our guides, even though the service provided on the ground was good. If your goal is to protest Viator's customer service and billing policies, you should dispute directly with them, or write a review on their corporate page. We would be grateful if you would consider updating your star rating here to reflect the actual quality of the tour you experienced with us. Thank you for your time, and we would love to welcome you back to Tuscany! Best regards, Saverio
This was a great way to see two beautiful Tuscan towns without having to rent a car AND a nice lunch at a beautiful winery in between stops. But what made the trip most enjoyable was our guide, Lorenzo! He was passionate and knowledgeable about the area, laid back and humorous throughout the day. He was also quietly attentive- getting up on the bus ride and checking to be sure everyone was good, present in the background during lunch making sure everyone was happy, providing water on the bus. And speaking of the bus, Francesco our driver was a professional!! Well done Francesco navigating some tough terrain. Also, it was small group: 15 people compared to 80 is absolutely worth the extra money…small bus as well. THANK YOU FOR AN ENJOYABLE AND MEMORABLE DAY Francesco and Lorenzo!
This tour was fantastic and worth every penny. Our guide Allesia was super knowledgeable and friendly. The driver Sergio was great too.
Our 2 week Italy family vacation was amazing; but, this experience with Lorenzo as our guide and Nino as our driver was truly extraordinary and easily the highlight of our trip. Lorenzo led us effortlessly through each town with such humor and casual calmness, all while punctuating our journey with fascinating and engaging history. Nino drove us to each location with the kind of calm and comfort that allowed for both restful repose and an opportunity to reflect and share our delight with one another! This will be a must do for any future Europe trip!!
Excellent tour of Siena by Catherine and free time in San Gimiagno with a fun wine tasting and lunch. We were a small group which made it more enjoyable. Alessio was a fantastic driver and guide providing great information as we drove from place to place. The van was very comfortable and water was provided which came in handy on a hot day. I would definitely recommend this tour and Alessio as your guide!
