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

Overview

You only have a few days in Florence — you deserve a special experience, not a standard day. While other tours make you taxi to a meeting point and pile onto a bus with 50 strangers, you'll still be finishing your cappuccino — I pick you up at your hotel door. In a Mercedes van, through the cypress hills to San Gimignano. We arrive off-peak, when the town can finally breathe, and I walk in with you to show you the best of it. You skip the 30-minute line at Dondoli — two-time Gelato World Champion — because your gelato is already included. You taste real pecorino aged in a 1400s cellar at Forme d'Arte. Then, while the standard tours are already back in Florence, you head to Cantina Torciano for 8+ wines, estate oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner — antipasto to dolce. Door to door, no buses, no lines. For less than the price of a night in a hotel. Max 8 travelers per tour, no more. Block your spot now — you have up to 24 hours before to change your mind and get a full refund.

What's included

• ✓Private hotel pickup & drop-off (Mercedes van) — No taxi, no meeting point, no bus with 50 strangers. Your driver comes to your door while you're still finishing your cappuccino.
• ✓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 — No sad packed lunch, no scrambling for a place to eat
• ✓Free time in San Gimignano — No one rushing you back to a bus. Wander the town at your own pace
• ✓Small group, max 8 travelers — No crowds, no waiting on strangers. Just you and your host, the way Tuscany should feel.
• ✓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 you'll do

1. 1

   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.

   ⏱ 50 min
2. 2

   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.

   ⏱ 2h 30m
3. 3

   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?

   ⏱ 20 min
4. 4

   Discover during your free time the main cathedral of the town

5. 5

   During your free time you will be able to reach the top of the highest tower in town

   ⏱ 15 min

Availability & pricing

5 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• 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.