Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
A customized day trip of Siena and San Gimignano for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver-guides. Travel from the centre of Florence to discover the one-time capital of Tuscany, Siena and the enchanting hilltop towered town of San Gimignano. Visit Italy close up in a Mercedes minivan for up to 7 people that takes you into the very heart of each of these beautiful Tuscan cities.
What's included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Florence hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Museum & Monument entrance fees
Lunch
Gratuities
What to expect
Torre del Mangia
1h · Admission ticket not included
Stroll down winding streets to the climb the 505 steps to the top of the Torre del Mangia, the bell tower of the Palazzo Pubblico, for spectacular views across the city. This is the second highest medieval tower at 102m (330ft) ever built in Italy between 1338-48.
Piazza del Campo
1h
The narrow cobbled streets lead down to one of the most beautiful and greatest medieval squares in Italy, the Piazza del Campo where the Palio horse race is held each year in July and August
Walls of Monteriggioni
1h · Admission ticket not included
Monteriggioni retains many of its original 13th century architectural features. Enjoy a stroll along the top of the castle walls to enjoy glorious views of the Chianti countryside.
San Gimignano
2h
In the afternoon we'll enjoy a stroll around the medieval tower topped town of San Gimignano with time to explore the delightful cobbled streets and piazzas. The town is renowned for its white Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine and certainly not to miss is a visit to the Gelateria di Piazza, where Sergio Dondoli creates award- winning gelato with flavours including Vernaccia wine sorbet!
Duomo di Siena
1h · Admission ticket not included
Don't miss this incredible gothic black and white marbled cathedral (1136-1382) with its stunning marble-inlaid floor and filled with filled with treasures by Pisano, Donatello and Michelangelo as well as frescoes by Pinturicchio.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please supply us with your full pickup address - hotel, apartment, bed and breakfast, villa,
farmhouse, etc.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.