Private Siena and San Gimignano : Day Trip From Florence

Overview

Enrich your trip to Florence with a voyage into the heart of Tuscany, with a visit to two of the most beautiful, characteristic towns - Siena and San Gimignano. A car and private driver will be waiting for you at your hotel in Florence to take you to San Gimignano where you will meet our guide and begin the visit to San Gimignano and Siena. This wonderful tour will give you a fascinating to window into Tuscany. An amazing experience where you will see that even though though these two enchanting cities are very close to Florence, their culture, traditions and foods are very different indeed. A fascinating opportunity with us to taste typical foods of the area and seeing the great sites like the towers of San Gimignano to the famous Piazza del Campo in Siena and see the great Cathedral of Sienna which is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful churches in Italy filled with beautiful works of art including beautiful frescoes by Pinturicchio.

What's included

• ✓Private transportation
• ✓Expert, English-speaking private guide
• ✓All Fees and Taxes

• ✕Food and beverages
• ✕Gratuities (optional)

What you'll do

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   On your Tuscany private tour, explore the charming streets and piazzas of San Gimignano, including hidden alleyways and local art studios, wine bars, and restaurants that showcase the town’s rich culture. Visit Piazza del Duomo, the town's political and religious heart, and marvel at the 12th-century frescoes in the Collegiata, including Taddeo di Bartolo’s Last Judgement. Other works include Bartolo di Fredi’s The Creation of the World and Ghirlandaio’s Life of Santa Fina, masterpieces of Tuscan art. Nearby, Piazza della Cisterna, with its ancient well, retains a medieval character, surrounded by some of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in the city. End your tour with a visit to the Rocca, the fortress offering breathtaking panoramic views of the town, the countryside, and the rolling hills of Tuscany.

   ⏱ 2 hours
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   The skyline of San Gimignano is instantly recognisable, characterised by rows of magnificent medieval towers. During the 13th century rich lords moved to the town from the countryside and constructed these imposing towers throughout San Gimignano, as a symbol of their power and wealth. These towers were their private residences, casting a shadow over the less well-to-do citizens of San Gimignano. Only 13 of the 72 original towers are still standing, but these evocative monuments offer a key to understanding the social hierarchies of medieval society. San Gimignano was an anonymous little town until the 11th century, when its location on the Via Francigena began to attract new kinds of visitors. The Via Francigena is a route of pilgrimage from Canterbury to Rome, still in use today. The road was used not only by pilgrims on their way to Rome, but also by an increasing number of merchants, and other long-distance travellers, who stopped off at San Gimignano to do business. The town began to flourish as a centre of saffron and mulberry cultivation, while the production and exportation of Vernaccia, the local white wine, helped the town to grow in size and wealth. In San Gimignano you’ll learn more about this period of prosperity, and about the daily lives of the town’s inhabitants, as well as the decline in the 15th century. The remaining towers are a poignant symbol of a golden age that could not last forever.

   ⏱ 2 hours
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Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• As this tour is a walking tour through different areas of the city centre centre, with steps and uneven walkways, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
• Please advise during the booking process if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.

Cancellation policy

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