Things to do in San Gimignano: the 4 best activities

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.

The Val d'Orcia tour by vintage Vespa from Pienza allows you to explore Tuscany in a unique way.

The Vespa rental does not include a guide and it is daily. The opening hours of the facility are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The duration of the experience is indicative and you can choose the time at which you pick up the vintage Vespa or scooter.

During the tour, you can have wine tastings and have lunch freely. You can also opt for a picnic, with basket provided and suggestions on where to stop.

Recommended stops include Pienza, San Quirico, Bagno Vignoni, Monticchiello and Montepulciano. The Val d'Orcia offers breathtaking views and medieval towns such as Pienza and Montalcino.

In the price helmet rental is included. Each Vespa can carry up to 2 people. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended.

For the classic Val d'Orcia bicycle tour, you will start from Pienza, and discover the typical and most characteristic landscapes of the Val d'Orcia near Siena. The bicycles that can be rented for this bike tour have pedal assist.

The tour starts from Pienza and continues to San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni, through the typical Tuscan hills. You will go to visit the heart of the Val d'Orcia natural park, a UNESCO heritage site.

It will be done in fully self-guided mode, without a guide, given the ease of following the route via a GPS track.

The route is customizable in its entirety, you will be the one to decide which tour to take according to your characteristics and desires. The facility will help you define the route before your departure.

There will also be a regular or vegetarian lunch box included in the price, which you can choose and which is delivered before departure.

You will receive everything you need to have the best possible experience on your own with your group of friends or family.

During the tour, you will pass through the beautiful yellow and green hills typical of Tuscany, flanked by vineyards, and pass through beautiful dirt roads near medieval villages in the midst of the magnificent colors of the Val d'Orcia.

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 quad bike excursion from Pienza in the Val d'Orcia offers three exciting routes to explore Tuscany in an adventurous way.

Monticchiello Tour (1 hour)

The Monticchiello tour is an hour-long drive through white roads and trails leading to the beautiful Val d'Orcia, allowing you to admire charming villages while driving.

Pienza Tour (2 hours)

The second tour, Tour Pienza, is a two-hour adventure through woods and trails to the village of Pienza, with spectacular views of vineyards, wheat fields and Montepulciano in the background.

Monticchiello sunset tour (3 hours)

The Monticchiello tour can also be done at sunset and is a magical experience with aperitif on a terrace in Monticchiello, enjoying cocktails, wine and platters of cured meats and cheeses in Val d'Orcia.

Helmet, insurance, gasoline and assistance are included in all excursions, ensuring safety and comfort. Local experts lead the tours, sharing knowledge and stories of the area with guests.

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 riding in Siena is a unique opportunity for prinipianti to get closer to horseback riding while enjoying a wonderful view of Siena and the Sienese hills.

After cleaning the horse together with the equestrian guide, you will be taught how to mount the horse and how to walk in total peace. You will then have the opportunity to stop at the organic farm for a tasting of typical Tuscan products.

The walk takes about 1 1/2 hours and can be organized as a group or exclusively.

You can walk in the morning or at sunset and the minimum age required to participate is 14 years old.

During the vespa tour of Chianti from Castellina, you will have the opportunity to rent vespas for an entire day, as a couple or with friends to explore the Chianti hills.

The experience is unique, one of the most beautiful in the area, and you will spend a day immersed in green fields, or among vines ripe in autumn.

The wasps are easy to ride so even beginners can use them, only a B-type license required.

If you decide to participate in this Vespa ride, you will be immersed in the beauty of Tuscany and experience an adventure you will remember forever.

Gasoline is not included and will have to be paid on site.

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.

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!

Horseback riding in the Sienese Hills in Tuscany can last one or two hours, and has the riding stables as its starting point. Nearby there are many woods through which you will be led.

Favorite destinations to reach are several hermitages, such as churches and monasteries, including Eremo di Lecceto or San Leonardo al Lago (2h). The latter is located on the Via Francigena, a beautiful scenic road with views of the Sienese hills.

Little curiosity: the Via Francigena is a pilgrimage route that in the Middle Ages joined Canterbury to Rome, site of St. Peter's tomb, and this to the ports of Puglia, where it was possible to embark to the Holy Land.

Horseback riding in the hills of the Sienese Chianti is a unique experience that allows you to admire the striking views of Tuscany.

On arrival at the stables you will be greeted by experienced equestrian guides who will hand you the’equipment and safety devices to be able to ride a horse.

Before leaving for the ride you will go to the sand rectangle where the guides will explain the basics of horseback riding.

At this point you will be ready to set off and reach the hills of the Sienese Chianti region, where you can admire unique landscapes and discover more about local products: wine and oil.

There will be no lack of little pearls of history and anecdotes that will make the walk even more enjoyable.

Comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes is recommended.

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.

During the vespa tour of Chianti from Castellina, you will have the opportunity to rent vespas for an entire day, as a couple or with friends to explore the Chianti hills.

The experience is unique, one of the most beautiful in the area, and you will spend a day immersed in green fields, or among vines ripe in autumn.

The wasps are easy to ride so even beginners can use them, only a B-type license required.

If you decide to participate in this Vespa ride, you will be immersed in the beauty of Tuscany and experience an adventure you will remember forever.

Gasoline is not included and will have to be paid on site.

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

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

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

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.

Horseback riding in the hills of the Sienese Chianti is a unique experience that allows you to admire the striking views of Tuscany.

On arrival at the stables you will be greeted by experienced equestrian guides who will hand you the’equipment and safety devices to be able to ride a horse.

Before leaving for the ride you will go to the sand rectangle where the guides will explain the basics of horseback riding.

At this point you will be ready to set off and reach the hills of the Sienese Chianti region, where you can admire unique landscapes and discover more about local products: wine and oil.

There will be no lack of little pearls of history and anecdotes that will make the walk even more enjoyable.

Comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes is recommended.

Wine tasting with a visit to a historic winery in Rufina, outside Florence, allows you to taste typical Tuscan products.

You can choose from several options.

Standard Tasting

This experience gives you a guided tour of the winery and historic cellar. Afterwards you can taste 3 local wines:

•    Chianti Rufina D.O.C.G.
•    Pomino D.O.C
•    Vinsanto

Tasting with cutting board

After taking a guided tour of the winery and the historic winery and winemaking facility, you can taste 3 wines accompanied by cheese and cured meat samples.

The 3 wines for tasting will be:

•    Chianti Rufina D.O.C.G.
•    Pomino D.O.C.
•    Vinsanto

Tasting with lunch

This experience includes a tour of the historic winery and winemaking cellar, with explanation of the history of the farm.

Following this, there will be a guided tasting of 3 wines, accompanied by a Tuscan charcuterie and cheese board and another typical dish chosen according to seasonality.

In case of food allergies and intolerances it is possible to contact the structure following the reservation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The vineyard picnic tour in Colle Val d'Elsa consists of spending a half-day on the farm where you will discover the history of a real Tuscan farm and its products.

Accompanied by our experienced staff, you will visit the winery and the oil mill. At the end of the visit you will taste the farm's products in the open air during the friendly picnic: homemade stuffed focaccia, a delicious lasagna, homemade dessert, water and wine.

We will provide all the disposable supplies for the picnic on the lawn. In case of bad weather no problem: it can be done on the veranda!