Wine, Gelato & Cheese in San Gimignano from Florence [MAX 8pp]

Duration6h - 7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You're still finishing your cappuccino when your driver arrives in front of your hotel with and a Mercedes van heading out through the cypress hills to San Gimignano.

We get there before the crowds wake the place up , your driver host walk in with you. That long line at Dondoli the two-time Gelato World Champion? You skip it. Yours is already in your hand.

Then down into a cellar from the 1400s at Forme d'Arte, where you taste pecorino the way it's meant to taste. And while the standard tours are already heading back to Florence, your day is just getting good: Cantina Torciano 8+ wines, the estate's own oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner. Antipasto to dolce. All of it.

Door to door. No buses. No lines.

Hold your spot now. Change your mind any time up to 24 hours before, and I'll give you every euro back.

Options

BECOME A CHEESEMAKER [Shared]

Cheese Making Masterclass: Learn how the pecorino cheese is made and create your own wheel inside the walls of San Gimignano a 1400s cellar (80 min)
Shared- Max 8 people
Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours
Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, hands-on cheese/pecorino masterclass at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting 8+ wines (Incl. Chianti)
Itinerary by van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip)
Premium Mercedes Van or Car
Meals: Choose Morning (Tuscan lunch/antipasto) or Evening (full Tuscan dinner)
Pickup included

THE EXPLORER[Full Private]

Walking intro to San Gimignano
Private: your group only, max 8 per van
Multiples van avaiable
Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours
Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, pecorino tasting at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting (8+ wines incl. Chianti)
Itinerary by Van: Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip)
Mercedes Van
Lunch or Dinner: Morning option with a full Tuscan lunch or Evening with a full Tuscan dinner
Pickup included

THE EXPLORER [Shared-8 people]

San Gimignano: Walking into the town with your driver-host
Shared — Max 8 travelers
Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours
Tastings: Included gelato tasting at Dondoli (two-time Gelato World Champion), pecorino tasting at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting 8+ wines

Itinerary by Van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip)
Mercedes Van or Car: Hotel pickup & drop-off- English-speaking driver-host
Meals: Tuscan antipasto in a Chianti winery during the morning tour
Full dinner in in a Chianti winery during the evening tour
Pickup included

What's included

Hotel pickup & drop-off with Mercedes van. No taxi, no meeting point far from your hotel
Other drivers dump you at the gate and vanish. Yours walks in with you, showing you the best spots
Food included — a full Tuscan dinner on the evening tour (antipasto to dolce), a Tuscan antipasto on the morning tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free time in San Gimignano — No one rushing you back . Wander the town at your own pace
Pecorino cheese tasting — Not supermarket cheese: real pecorino, made and aged in a 1400s cellar
Wine tasting (8+ wines, incl. Chianti) with estate olive oils, balsamic vinegars— While the standard tours are stuck on the coach home, you sip and taste straight from the source, no clock, no rush.
Gelato tasting at Dondoli, two-time Gelato World Champion — Skip the 30-minute line baking in the summer sun. Your cold, real gelato is already in your hand — try the award-winning Santa Fina.

Gratuities: Tips for your professional driver and local hosts are not included. While not mandatory, they are a standard way to show appreciation for exceptional service.

What to expect

Tuscany
50m

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
2h 30m

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.
Forme d'Arte - Formaggi
20m · Admission ticket included

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?
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano
Pass by

Discover during your free time the main cathedral of the town
Torre Grossa (o Torre del palazzo del Podesta)
15m · Admission ticket not included

During your free time you will be able to reach the top of the highest tower in town
15m · Admission ticket included

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.
Tuscany
15m

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.
Tenuta Torciano
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

Meeting point

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

End point

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

End point

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

Pickup details

We will send you a confirmation message the day before your experience. This will include your exact pickup time with details.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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