Things to do in San Gimignano: the 10 best activities

Horseback rides in the Crete Senesi, Buonconvento, can be an hour or an hour and a half, and have the riding stables as their starting point.

The horseback rides follow routes through the countryside that will allow you to pass by some ancient villas and cypress avenues.

What are you waiting for? Book this experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories!

The visit to the Historic Cellars of Montepulciano and tasting, is a unique experience. To accompany the wines, the tasting includes a small board of typical products.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the winery, where you will be told the full story of the owner family and the historic winery.

Finished the guided tour of the cellars begins the tasting accompanied by a small board of typical products. The tasting is done inside.

Tasting 6 wines:

•    1 DOC Rosso di Montepulciano
•    2 types of DOCG: nobile classico and nobile selezione
•    2 IGPs from red grapes, one of which is from the Bordeaux blend
•    1 IGT in rotation between Chianti; Rosato; Spumante Brut

(Depending on the availability of products and the season, there may be variations).

A clothing appropriate for the low temperatures from the winery is recommended.

The winery is located in a limited traffic zone, but there is a parking lot just a 5-minute walk away.

Tasting with winery tour in Val d'Orcia in Montalcino is a perfect experience for those who want to have a relaxing time surrounded by the Tuscan vineyards.

After a welcome to the winery and an introduction to the family, you will attend an explanation of the farm, which is located in the Montalcino area and in the Val d'Orcia UNESCO Natural Park.

You will then visit the winemaking cellar where the processes of fermentation and aging in steel will be explained. You will then continue to the cooperage where you will witness an explanation of the peculiarities of aging in large barrels and be introduced to the labels and wines.

The experience will continue with wine tasting, after which you will be able to walk freely among the vineyards.

You can choose from 3 different tastings.

Tasting Tour

This tour includes a guided tasting of 3 wines:

•    Spumante Rosato
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc
•    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

Orcia in three versions

If you choose this option, you will experience a guided tasting of the following wines:

•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc ROCK limited edition
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc SassodiSole
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc Sasso di Luna

The wines will be accompanied by Tuscan sliced meats, pecorino cheese from Pienza and bruschetta with l'olio EVO and crostini.

Tour with tuscany tasting

This tasting allows you to taste 3 wines:

•    Spumante Rosato
•    Orcia Sangiovese Doc
•    Brunello di Montalcino Docg

To accompany the wines, you can enjoy Tuscan sliced meats, pecorino di Pienza cheese and bruschetta with l’olio EVO and crostini.

In case of food allergies and intolerances you can contact the property after booking.

Visit the vineyards and winery of a family business in the heart of Tuscany, in the hills of Montepulicano.

You can choose from three types of tastings to learn more about local products:

Wine, Vineyard and Cellar

Through this fantastic experience you will learn to recognize the grape varieties we grow in our

demonstration vineyard: we will tell you about their characteristics and our training system.

You will then admire the production rooms, where fermentation takes place, the aging cellar and the

bottle-aging area. Afterwards, guided by an expert sommelier, you will taste 5 of our wines and some local specialties.

•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC,
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG,
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta, tasty selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages

Wines, oil and two "flawed" wines

Visit the production facilities, where fermentation takes place, the barrique cellar with large Slavonian oak barrels and French oak barriques and the glass storage warehouse. You will taste, guided by a sommelier, the highly prized Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 5 wines from the winery plus two "flawed" wines.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna 'Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Wine with corking defect
•    Wine with oxidation defect
•    Chopping board of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different ages.

Tapping from Vasca, barrel and barrique.

You will visit the vineyards, the winery, explore the production areas and taste a glass of wine tapped directly from steel tanks, Slavonian wood barrels and French wood barriques. Guided by a sommelier you will compare these glasses with the wines being tasted to learn to recognize the differences-a highly educational opportunity to experience with the producer in person.

•    Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
•    Donna Claudia Rosè IGT
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
•    Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Vigna'Scianello
•    IGT Santo Pellegrino
•    Rich platter of sliced meats, Tuscan appetizer of traditional bruschetta and selection of local pecorino cheeses offered in different stagionat

Sangiovese wine tasting in Montalcino, in the province of Siena, allows you to visit a Tuscan winery and taste typical local wines.

You will be welcomed by an estate that is located on the southeastern slope of the Montalcino hillside, 450 meters above sea level.

The winery, an example of ecologically sustainable architecture, è was designed to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.

You can choose from 3 options.

Discovering Sangiovese

This experience allows you to discover the different expressions of Sangiovese Grosso that finds its ideal habitat in this corner of unspoiled nature.

After visiting the vineyard, where you will have the opportunity to admire the uniqueness of each parcel, the tour will continue in the winery to discover the different winemaking processes.

The tour will conclude with a tasting of 4 wines:

•    Rosso di Montalcino DOC
•    Amphora Vignamasso IGT
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG current vintage
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG past vintage

A small cheese board, artisan breadsticks and water will be served during the tasting.

Brunello Connoisseur

This experience is perfect for lovers of Sangiovese Grosso. In fact, you will have the opportunity to learn all about this prestigious grape variety.

Walking through the rows, visiting the winemaking areas and the place where the wines rest, you will experience a unique moment.

The tour will conclude with a tasting of 5 wines:

•    Rosso di Montalcino DOC
•    Amphora Vignamasso IGT
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG current vintage
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Podernovi current vintage (grand cru)
•    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Podernovi past vintage (grand cru)

The wines will be accompanied by a small cheese board, artisan breadsticks and water.

Light Lunch

This experience is a sensory journey to discover the typical flavors of the area. You will discover the secrets of the estate as you walk through the vineyards.

During the tour you will also have the opportunity to visit the impressive underground cellar, accompanied by a detailed and passionate account of the work.

The experience concludes with a guided tasting of 4 wines, accompanied by a light lunch.

The menu includes:

•    Tuscan appetizer paired with Rosso di Montalcino DOC and Amphora Vignamasso 100% Sangiovese IGT
•    1 first course (pici with ragù or with garlic sauce) paired with Brunello di Montalcino San Polo DOCG current vintage and Brunello di Montalcino San Polo DOCG previous vintage
•    1 homemade dessert or typical Sienese pastry with espresso coffee

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

The vineyard picnic in Val d'Orcia in Montepulciano is a unique experience that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside while enjoying local delicacies with a view of Montepulciano.

The Picnic in the Vineyard includes a basket for two with stuffed sandwiches, a bottle of red wine selection "Triacca Santavenere Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG" (alternatively the white "San Bartolomeo Toscana IGT").

Water is included in the basket. Upon arrival at the estate you will be given glass goblets and corkscrews.

Horseback rides in the Crete Senesi, Buonconvento, can be an hour or an hour and a half, and have the riding stables as their starting point.

The horseback rides follow routes through the countryside that will allow you to pass by some ancient villas and cypress avenues.

What are you waiting for? Book this experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories!

Tasting of four locally produced wines accompanied by a board with typical Tuscan products in San Gimignano.

Program

The experience will begin with a meeting at the winery, where dedicated staff will welcome you.

After a brief introduction about the family history and presentation of the winery, you will begin the tasting of 5 wines accompanied by a rich platter of typical Tuscan cold cuts, mixed bruschetta and selection of Tuscan pecorino cheeses.

A wine tasting with a visit to the Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti is the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing time surrounded by the picturesque Tuscan vineyards.

The meeting begins in front of the Church of San Leolino, a three-nave basilica that preserves valuable works of art from the Tuscan artistic tradition.

The tour continues with a visit to the vat cellar, where the vats in which the fermentation of the wines takes place, and the barrique cellar, which houses the fine French oak barrels in which the wine rests until it reaches perfect maturity.

Next, you will reach the Estate, where the tasting will take place. In the dedicated room, you will have the opportunity to taste five wines: a white wine, a rosé, a Chianti Classico and two IGTs, accompanied by a small sampling of local cured meats and cheeses.

You can choose between the tour in Italian and English.

Minors and those not participating in the tasting do not pay and will receive a tasting of local products.

In case of food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the property after booking.

Finally, the estate is pet friendly, welcoming your four-legged friends as well.

Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano is a very romantic experience in Tuscany. It is also available for dinner and includes a walk through the vineyards, during which you will be shown the technique of harvesting grapes. Afterwards you will be given a lesson on wine, from winemaking techniques to how to preserve a vineyard.

This will be followed by a tasting of wines and typical Tuscan products among the rows of the estate vineyard, with lunch or dinner served. The experience consists of a vertical tasting of 15 Tuscan products.

Lunch or dinner will be accompanied by the tasting and the following courses:

•    Aperitivo with typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses and bruschetta.
•    Tuscan Ribollita or Lasagna with truffles
•    Roasted meat with side dish
•    Cantuccini with Dessert Wine or Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic.

Available upon request are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.

Horseback riding in San Gimignano is a pleasant experience among the beautiful views of San Gimignano, in the hills just outside the town.

The walk starts in the morning or afternoon. During the trek you will have the opportunity to love getting to know the horse thanks to the guides who will accompany you during the tour.

The horseback ride lasts 1h. You will take a pleasant horseback ride among the beautiful views of San Gimignano, where you will have the opportunity to love getting to know the horse thanks to the guides who will accompany you during the tour.

You will be provided with all horse riding equipment, including helmet (mandatory). Recommended clothing includes long pants and closed shoes.

Horseback riding and wine tasting in the surroundings of Florence.

You will leave from the stables in Pelago together with an equestrian guide and, after about an hour of riding through the hills, you will reach a historic winery nestled in the countryside.

Here you will visit the estate and learn about the winemaking processes, and then taste 4 glasses of local wine. You can also choose the "with chopping board" tour to taste local cured meats and cheeses.

When the tasting is over, you will get back on horseback to return to the stables accompanied by your guide.

The equipment for horseback riding will be provided to you by the facility, but appropriate sportswear (long pants and closed shoes) should be your own. We also recommend the'use of a sweatshirt for the winery visit.

Tasting of four locally produced wines accompanied by a board with typical Tuscan products in San Gimignano.

Program

The experience will begin with a meeting at the winery, where dedicated staff will welcome you.

After a brief introduction about the family history and presentation of the winery, you will begin the tasting of 5 wines accompanied by a rich platter of typical Tuscan cold cuts, mixed bruschetta and selection of Tuscan pecorino cheeses.

A wine tasting with a visit to the Tenuta degli Dei in Chianti is the perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing time surrounded by the picturesque Tuscan vineyards.

The meeting begins in front of the Church of San Leolino, a three-nave basilica that preserves valuable works of art from the Tuscan artistic tradition.

The tour continues with a visit to the vat cellar, where the vats in which the fermentation of the wines takes place, and the barrique cellar, which houses the fine French oak barrels in which the wine rests until it reaches perfect maturity.

Next, you will reach the Estate, where the tasting will take place. In the dedicated room, you will have the opportunity to taste five wines: a white wine, a rosé, a Chianti Classico and two IGTs, accompanied by a small sampling of local cured meats and cheeses.

You can choose between the tour in Italian and English.

Minors and those not participating in the tasting do not pay and will receive a tasting of local products.

In case of food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the property after booking.

Finally, the estate is pet friendly, welcoming your four-legged friends as well.

The walk with alpacas in the Florentine Hills è a pleasant experience in the midst of woods and fields on the outskirts of Florence, accompanied by the sweetest alpacas. During the loop trail, which is about 3 km long, you will learn about all the alpacas you will be walking.

After the walk you can stop on the meadow and enjoy the spectacle of the alpacas in freedom.

We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and sports or hiking shoes.

Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano is a very romantic experience in Tuscany. It is also available for dinner and includes a walk through the vineyards, during which you will be shown the technique of harvesting grapes. Afterwards you will be given a lesson on wine, from winemaking techniques to how to preserve a vineyard.

This will be followed by a tasting of wines and typical Tuscan products among the rows of the estate vineyard, with lunch or dinner served. The experience consists of a vertical tasting of 15 Tuscan products.

Lunch or dinner will be accompanied by the tasting and the following courses:

•    Aperitivo with typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses and bruschetta.
•    Tuscan Ribollita or Lasagna with truffles
•    Roasted meat with side dish
•    Cantuccini with Dessert Wine or Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic.

Available upon request are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.

Horseback riding with the possibility of a picnic on the Cerbaie Hills starting from Castelfranco di Sotto.

The experience is designed specifically for couples on a private basis and consists of a horseback ride surrounded by nature and, if selected, a picnic with typical Tuscan products set up directly in the park during the outing.

The outing takes place in the Cerbaie Natural Park on the Via Francigena, the historic pilgrimage route from Canterbury in England to Santa Maria di Leuca in Puglia.

During the horseback ride, you will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will lead you along the entire trail. The hike is suitable for everyone.

During the horseback ride in the Pisan Hills. You will have a choice of one-hour or two-hour hike.

The views are very beautiful and open to the Pisan Hills.

A minimum of experience is recommended for the horseback riding trip. Helmet is provided at the facility and jeans and sneakers are recommended as clothing.

The truffle hunting in the woods and truffle lunch experience in San Gimignano will give you an unforgettable day, ending with a tasting lunch, perfect for groups of friends and enthusiasts.

The experience will begin with a brief introduction to the history of the property and then move on to a truffle hunt in the woods, during which you will be accompanied by an experienced truffle hunter.

The tour will end with a special tasting menu :

- Truffle hors d'oeuvre: selection of our products
- Tagliolini with fresh truffle
- Eggs al tegamino, the quintessential classic truffle dish
- Dessert surprise
- Wine, water and coffee included

We recommend comfortable clothing and hiking boots.

Horseback riding outside Volterra gives you a relaxing experience along a route of white roads through the rolling Tuscan hills.

Once you arrive at the stables, you will be greeted by an instructor who will provide you with a safety helmet and basic information about saddling the horse and the type of riding.

During the evaluation lesson (lasting about 30 minutes), you will learn how to hold the reins and understand the horse's behavior outside the arena.

Afterwards, you will set off on a 1-hour horseback ride through the rolling hills surrounding Volterra. You will be accompanied by an equestrian guide.

It is possible to go out on the walk in groups of up to 4 people at a time. This experience is suitable for everyone, even those new to horseback riding. To participate, you must be 14 years of age or older and weigh less than 90kg.

You are required to wear long pants, long socks and closed sneakers.

This experience is subject to favorable weather conditions and terrain suitability.

Picnic based on typical Tuscan products with a view of the hills of Volterra.

The experience will take place at the fragrant lemon house where your picnic will be served.

The picnic includes

•    menù complete from’appetizer to dessert based on Italian and Tuscan specialties that vary according to the season
•    one bottle of wine for every 4 people
•    water

The experience è subject to favorable weather conditions. In case of bad weather, the picnic can be eaten indoors at the restaurant.

Truffle hunting with tasting or lunch around Volterra.

Accompanied by an experienced truffle hunter and his trained dogs, you will walk in search of truffles in the hills outside Volterra. During the outing the guide will answer all your curiosities about this practice and the history of the area.

To enrich your day, you can also choose 2 more comprehensive options:

Truffle hunting with small tastings

By selecting this option, you will be able to extract the truffle yourself and enjoy it through small tastings, accompanied by the’excellent locally produced wine.

Truffle hunt with lunch or dinner

By selecting this option, you will be able to extract the truffle yourself, and enjoy it later at the Farmhouse restaurant, where a full lunch or dinner will be served with the harvested truffle, accompanied by’excellent locally produced wine.

The experience can also be conducted in English.

To carry out the experience it is recommended to have appropriate sportswear with closed sneakers. In case of uncertain weather a waterproof jacket and rain boots are recommended.

We would like to remind you that the activity is subject to favorable weather conditions.

Lunch among the vineyards and wine tasting in San Gimignano is a very romantic experience in Tuscany. It is also available for dinner and includes a walk through the vineyards, during which you will be shown the technique of harvesting grapes. Afterwards you will be given a lesson on wine, from winemaking techniques to how to preserve a vineyard.

This will be followed by a tasting of wines and typical Tuscan products among the rows of the estate vineyard, with lunch or dinner served. The experience consists of a vertical tasting of 15 Tuscan products.

Lunch or dinner will be accompanied by the tasting and the following courses:

•    Aperitivo with typical Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses and bruschetta.
•    Tuscan Ribollita or Lasagna with truffles
•    Roasted meat with side dish
•    Cantuccini with Dessert Wine or Vanilla Ice Cream with Balsamic.

Available upon request are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.

Horseback riding in San Gimignano is a pleasant experience among the beautiful views of San Gimignano, in the hills just outside the town.

The walk starts in the morning or afternoon. During the trek you will have the opportunity to love getting to know the horse thanks to the guides who will accompany you during the tour.

The horseback ride lasts 1h. You will take a pleasant horseback ride among the beautiful views of San Gimignano, where you will have the opportunity to love getting to know the horse thanks to the guides who will accompany you during the tour.

You will be provided with all horse riding equipment, including helmet (mandatory). Recommended clothing includes long pants and closed shoes.

The horseback riding tour among the vineyards and tasting in San Gimignano will take place among the unforgettable panoramic views among rustic farmhouses and vineyards in the area.

It is a horseback tour of the estate, nearby vineyards and the forest around San Gimignano (1 hour).

Afterwards there will be a short lecture on wine and vineyards, after which there will be a full wine tasting and then, if selected, lunch outdoors in the garden.

Wine and oil tasting with a visit to the winery offers you the opportunity to enjoy an authentic experience in the heart of Chianti.

You will be welcomed by a winery nestled among rolling hills, cypress trees, vineyards and olive groves.

The experience includes a guided tour of the winery, during which you will discover firsthand the winemaking techniques adopted by the estate.

Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to taste 2 or 3 wines together with locally produced Extra Virgin Olive Oil, accompanied by olives in oil, freshly baked Tuscan bread, salami and Tuscan pecorino cheese.

For any food allergies or intolerances you can contact the property after booking.

For the Wine Tasting in Colle Val d'Elsa you will have a choice of different packages, which include a visit to the winery:

VISIT TO THE FARM tasting the products of the estate: a walk through the village during which we will tell you about the history of the estate and the agricultural productions. You will visit the winery and the oil mill and then taste the estate's products.

LIGHT LUNCH in the FARM tasting the wines of the Estate: walk in the village during which we will tell you about the agricultural productions, and then have lunch on the veranda with the Sommelier who will guide you in the food/wine pairing.

TAGLIERE AND TASTING with the wines of the Estate: walk in the village during which we will tell you about the agricultural productions. Followed by the tasting of the products such as wine and oil together with the sommelier, accompanied by a nice board of cold cuts, cheeses and crostini, to finish cantucci and vinsanto.

Wine tasting in San Gimignano at a family-run estate surrounded by Tuscan nature.

You can choose from 4 types of tastings:

As you want them

This tasting begins with a short walk through one of the vineyards where the guide will give you information about the estate along with several trivia about the vine. Once back you can then choose 4 wines to taste from the 7 types produced.

4 wines for a few

This tasting will allow you to taste 4 "special" wines since less than 1,000 bottles of each are produced per year. The wines are: "Ximon” Toscana Bianco IGT, “Donna Lucia” Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, “Centodue” Toscana Rosso IGT, Chianti Riserva DOCG.

4 DOCG wines

In this tasting you will taste the most classic wines of the Tuscan tradition, including Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, “Donna Lucia” Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Chianti Riserva DOCG.

The Fantastic 7

During this tasting you will taste all 7 wines that are produced by the estate, specifically: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, “Donna Lucia” Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, “Ximon” Toscana Bianco IGT, “Il Rosato della via vecchia”, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Chianti Riserva DOCG, “Centodue” Toscana Rosso IGT.