Overview
With this personalized tour of Tuscany, you and your friends may see all the area's hidden treasures in a single day. An experience made even better with an extravagant lunch and wine sampling in Tuscany. We're going to leave in a cozy, air-conditioned minivan in the morning for a fast-paced tour. In Siena, as you stroll through the alleyways adorned with Renaissance and medieval architecture, your guide will give you an insider's view of the first bank in history, the exquisitely designed Duomo, and the famous Piazza del Campo. We'll take you to a family-run Chianti estate's vineyards for a laid-back wine-tasting experience and a superlative regional culinary experience while taking in the breathtaking scenery. Then we'll drive you to San Gimignano, one of the area's greatest treasures and one of our favorite stops on this private tour. The final stop will be Pisa, where you will have the chance to discover the Baptistery, the Cathedral, and the world-famous Leaning Tower!
What's included
- ✓Scenic drive to historic Pisa to explore its hidden corners and iconic tower
- ✓Winery tour and wine tasting of four varieties
- ✓Hearty farmhouse lunch – veggie and gluten-free options available
- ✓Professional English speaking tour guide with you for the whole day
- ✓Guided walking tour of Siena with entrance fee to the cathedral
- ✓Visit the church and the museum of one of the contrade in Siena
- ✓Travel by air-conditioned luxury van
- ✓Free time to explore San Gimignano at your own pace
What you'll do
- 1
Siena is a real medieval gem and in fact one of Tuscany's most famous and beautiful hill top towns. When you arrive you will join a 1 hour guided walking tour with a local city guide through Siena's most beautiful streets and sites, including the entrance to the Cathedral, a treasure chest of artworks. Afterwards, enjoy Siena at your own pace with free time for shopping or relaxing in an open-air cafe.
⏱ 3 hours - 2
The first stop on the walking tour of Siena is a bank that has its headquarters in this square - the oldest surviving bank in the world. It's called Monte dei Paschi di Siena and it has been running continuously since 1472. Your guide will explain how Siena's wealth through the centuries came from being on the pilgrim route known as the Via Francigena, a route that led pilgrims between Rome and Northern Europe. Siena prospered as a banking town by lending money and exchanging money for the merchants who were using the pilgrim route as a safe travel route. The Sienese are still wealthy from their banking past and are still famous for their banks today!
⏱ 15 min - 3
Your local guide will then walk through some of the most picturesque back streets of Siena, while telling about something very unique to Siena are the 17 districts which make up the historical centre.The name for these ancient divisions is 'contrade'. Each contrada has its own symbol, normally that of an animal including a snail, rhino and giraffe amongst others. You will visit the church and museum of one of the contrade. The sense of identity and belonging to ones 'contrada' is extremely important. They are self-contained little worlds with their own church, where newborns are baptised, and a public fountain where the newborns are baptised a second time! Needless to say there are strong rivalries between these districts, that explodes during the Palio horserace held twice a year in Piazza del Campo.
⏱ 15 min - 4
Availability & pricing
Operates on
Price from (per person)
$651
$617
Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
