The classic experience – two vineyard visits garnished by wine and fresh local munchies!
The classic experience – two vineyard visits garnished by wine and fresh local munchies!
Inclusions
The tour guide and bus driver were so patient and nice as they waited for us to get on the bus since we were late due to transportation issues.
Despite choosing the Spanish tour, the group was mixed in English, Spanish and Italian. However, the guide who accompanied the group gave explanations in all three languages. Only in the 2 wineries we visited was the language only in English or Italian. The 2 visits to the wineries were good, with a small tasting of bread with olive oil and 3 wines in each (starter wines).
View original review in Portuguese
Butique winery visit was indeed great!
Comfortable and pleasant presentation both vinyards
Piazzale Montelungo
Set off along the scenic Chiantigiana road from your meeting point in central Florence.
78.3 km
71 minutes
1
Siena
90 min
2 attractions
Get ample free time to immerse yourself in the city's medieval charm. There's lots to explore – like the world's oldest bank, Banca Monte dei Paschi!
1. Medici Fortress
Take a stroll to this red-bricked fort, admire the surrounding Rimembranza Park, and gaze out at panoramas of Siena.
2. Torre del Mangia
In the main square Plaza Campo stands one of ancient Italy's tallest towers, right next to Siena's town hall.
45.5 km
59 minutes
2
Chianti Classico
Venture into the heart of Chianti and discover a picturesque winery set amidst a sprawling estate.
Dinner and Wine Tasting
Dinner
Enjoy fresh seasonal and local products like salami, bruschetta and a traditional pasta dish, enhanced by carefully selected wines, under the dazzling Tuscan sunset.
27.8 km
45 minutes
3
Piazzale Montelungo
An afternoon in Siena followed by a delectable dinner and wine tasting in Chianti!
An afternoon in Siena followed by a delectable dinner and wine tasting in Chianti!
Inclusions
Central Florence
Check your final voucher for the exact location in Florence where you board your spacious coach and start your adventure.
78.3 km
71 minutes
1
Siena
1 attractions
At your first stop, set off on a guided tour through the main squares. Admire the architecture of Torre del Mangia (Eater's Tower) at the lively Plaza del Campo.
Palazzo Pubblico
Discover a palace that serves as a town hall, set in the bustling main square of Plaza del Campo.
41.7 km
46 minutes
2
San Gimignano
1 attractions
Get free time to explore the maze of cobbled streets, looming towers, and the many local artisan shops at this hilltop village known as a 'Medieval Manhattan'.
Piazza della Cisterna
This triangular sloping plaza is surrounded by ancient skyscrapers.
45.9 km
57 minutes
3
Chianti Classico
1 activities
Head to a charming vineyard in the heart of the Chianti region.
Vineyard tour & wine tasting
Included in price
Visit a rustic estate, where a wine producer takes you through the grape-filled vineyards and cellars. Indulge in a few samples of the wines with local specialty snacks and fresh olive oil.
29.1 km
50 minutes
4
Central Florence
The essential Tuscany trip! Discover Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti, and sip the best of wines.
The essential Tuscany trip! Discover Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti, and sip the best of wines.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Central Florence
Meet your fellow travel mates and set off from the heart of Florence by AC coach.
78.3 km
71 minutes
1
Siena
2 attractions
Independently uncover the historic districts of Siena, or go on a guided tour of the city center and optionally its cathedral.
1. Banca Monte dei Paschi
Exploring by yourself? Be sure to check out the oldest bank in the world! It was founded 500 years ago and remains one of Italy's largest banking institutions.
2. Siena Cathedral
Nestled in Piazza del Duomo is the magnificent cathedral, a Gothic-Romanesque masterwork. Select the guided tour with entry to admire the mosaic floors and frescoes within.
45.5 km
59 minutes
2
Chianti Classico
1 activities
Drive along the gentle slopes of Chianti and head into a vintage wine estate.
1. Vineyard tour & wine tasting
Included in price
Be welcomed to the organic winery with a glass of sparkling and immerse yourself on a tour of its wine cellar.
2. Tuscan lunch
Lunch
Smack on an exquisite 3-course lunch, accompanied by four delightful wines.
46.4 km
55 minutes
3
San Gimignano
1 attractions
At your leisure, traverse this hilltop city, from its old town's 13th-century walls to its skyline filled with high rises.
Torre Grossa
Situated in Piazza Duomo, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the tallest of San Gimignano's medieval skyscrapers.
61.1 km
70 minutes
4
Central Florence
Indulge your appetite on a trip to Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti with lunch and wines included!
Indulge your appetite on a trip to Siena, San Gimignano, and Chianti with lunch and wines included!
Inclusions
The tour is phenomenal, I did not like that the bus does not have a bathroom and that the tasting the person who gave it spoke too fast was not understood much, otherwise perfect.
View original review in Spanish
The visit to Siena, San Gimignano & the Chianti lunch & wine tasting were all very good. The tour leader was excellent.
The villages visited were wonderful, the time to visit them perfect and the guides Marta. Fabrizio and Ferdinado, unbeatable. The visit to the vineyards, the wine tasting and the fabulous lunch. Highly recommended!
View original review in Spanish
Great experience, perfect length, great lunch & wine. The guide was the cherry on top, fascinating explanations about the places we saw, and even additional explanations about Florence and different things that we saw on the way. The bus trip itself is also a breath of fresh air and air conditioning in between sightseeing. The only tip: I think for european travelers, the 'winery' is obviously not a real winery but a business for tourist entertainment, especially because of the slightly pathetic comedy show pulled by the winery host, with bad jokes targeting directly North American tourists.
Wonderful trip with great guide and very informative!! We had lots of time to explore on our own. Great food and amazing g wine tasting! Tour company were great and the entire day ran very well Would highly recommend this tour
The guide was excellent and the tour ran to time in all locations. Everything was as expected or better.
Fabulous guide, Sandro and driver, Fernando! The winery was also a big highlight. So much fun.
Sandro and Catu very good guides. Plenty of free time to explore each place.
View original review in Spanish
It was very nice and well organized. The travel guide was very nice, helpful and informative.
Central Florence
Head to the location mentioned on your final voucher and set off on your adventure.
84.5 km
77 minutes
1
Pisa
1 attractions
Stop by Pisa's Square of Miracles, where you will have time to admire the stunning Cathedral, Baptistery, Monumental Cemetery, and pose with the Leaning Tower.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
78.8 km
81 minutes
2
San Gimignano
1 attractions
Nicknamed 'Manhattan of the Middle Ages', San Gimignano's tall, narrow towers create a modern skyline. Stroll by charming craftsmen’s shops along the cobbled stone streets and small squares.
1. Tuscan lunch
Lunch
Fuel up with a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine pairings before hitting the streets of San Gimignano.
2. Duomo di San Gimignano
Admire the Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, a 12th-century church with frescoes by Ghirlandaio in its Santa Fina Chapel.
41.9 km
46 minutes
3
Siena
2 attractions
You can choose to either freely explore Siena, or avail a guided tour of the city center and maybe even its cathedral.
1. Piazza del Campo
Traverse the main square, lying on the intersection of the three main roads that lead in and out of Siena.
2. Siena Cathedral
Nestled in Piazza del Duomo is the magnificent Gothic-Romanesque cathedral. Select the guided tour with entry to admire the mosaic floors and frescoes within.
77 km
78 minutes
4
Central Florence
See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, fill up on lunch with drinks in San Gimignano, and traverse Siena!
See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, fill up on lunch with drinks in San Gimignano, and traverse Siena!
Inclusions
The complete package, very well organised and a brilliant tour guide can't remember her named but she was the English tour guide.
The tour was very nice. My mother and I really enjoyed all the places we visited. Lunch in San Gimignano was delicious, accompanied by local Tuscan products, which made the experience even more special. For those who prefer to tour the towns without any rush, we suggest doing it on your own. Finally, we would like to thank immensely the help offered by the guide Alexandra who very kindly helped us find a place to leave our luggage in Siena as we were not ending the tour in Florence as scheduled, but were heading to another destination. Without his help we would not have known Siena. Excellent as a professional and as a person.
View original review in Spanish
This was one of the highlights of my trip! Our tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Her English was also very good. Marco at Poggio ai Laghi (the winery) was hilarious and made the experience that much better! Definitely do this if you get a chance. Be prepared; this is a lot of walking, so wear very good shoes.
It was easy to be brought around, and I think all of the places we visited were good. The tour guide was also very good. I was, however, disappointed that there was a toilet on the bus and we weren't allowed to use it on a tour that went 12 hours. Also, the vegetarian meal was about half the size of the other meal for lunch.
It was a nice trip well organised by the tour managers . The main highlights of the trip were given in d bus before reaching a particular stop. However the only problem was the same thing was repeated in spanish and portuguese which went över the head!... the views of pisa, chianti and sam gimgnano worth the travel!! A long and tiring trip so plan the previous day accordingly so that next day u can enjoy your tour to fullest! Overall it was a lovely experience with our guides!
The guide was perfect, however I believe they should be a bit more strict with the timings. We were accompanied by a group who didn't stop talking at all. This meant we couldn't hear a bit of what the guide was saying in the bus.
Hi, My experience with Headout team and the guide was suoer amazing, I think on our own we wouldn't have ever visited so many places in one day, but due to this trip we could visit so much and the guide was also very informative. I speacially love the wine tasting experience. Wish we would have got more time everywhere but it was a little hectic but worth visting ..I just loved it.
Everything was excellent. Only the part of the lunch in the vineyard that no one explained in Spanish.
View original review in Spanish
Perfect tour perfect guide, super
Great guide, everything according to plan, punctuality and great cities
View original review in Portuguese
The scenery was amazing! And the guides were great. Not having air conditioning in the bus was a bummer
Guide was perfect and very professional We got everywhere on time and even bad weather didint destroy our experience
We loved the smooth transfers, wine tasting and the sienna tour
The tour guide Elisabetha and the bus driver Alexander were very good!
View original review in German
Lucca, our guide, made the tour so interesting. He was fabulous. Lucca was very knowledgeable and engaging.
These were beautiful areas in Tuscany to visit, and the logistics support was helpful. Guide was friendly.
Exclusive, in-depth, unforgettable! Get personalized attention, sommelier-selected tastings, and a mouthwatering lunch.
Exclusive, in-depth, unforgettable! Get personalized attention, sommelier-selected tastings, and a mouthwatering lunch.
Inclusions
Inclusions
Exclusions
Giordano was a super friendly and motivated guide, who told us a lot about Pisa and Tuscany, and other places worth mentioning there, and also gave us special tips. The whole thing in fluent English, Spanish and also a little German :) Thanks also to bus driver Giovanni!
View original review in German
It was a very easy process to find our guide and get on the bus. They were very communicative and provided easy instructions. The bus to Pisa was nice and spacious and good AC. Our tour guide Ricardo once we arrived to Pisa was very knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. As expected, Pisa was a magical experience that my family will take forever. Great experience with Headout .
Everything is beautiful! Dream day!!!😊 All of Florence is beautiful and Pisa is magical!!!
View original review in Spanish
Pisa is a lovely place to see. The drive was awesome. The monuments are very well maintained.
Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti Day Trip with Wine Tasting (11.5 hr.)
✅
AC Coach/Bus
❌
Free time in Siena and San Gimignano.
Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting (9 - 11 hr.)
✅
AC Coach
✅
Optional guided tour of Siena Catheral and Siena city center. Free time in San Gimignano.
Pisa, San Gimignano & Siena Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting (12 hr. - 13 hr. 45 min.)
✅
AC Coach
✅
Free time in Pisa, lunch and wine tasting San Gimignano, optional guided tour of Siena Catheral and Siena city center.
Chianti Wine & Olive Oil Tasting Semi-Private Tour with Lunch (7 hr)
✅
Mercedes minibus or minivan
✅
Small group, guided tour of 1 olive oil mill, wineries and the Tuscan village.
Chianti Wine Making Experience with Gourmet Dinner (5 hr.)
✅
Mercedes minibus or minivan
✅
Wine-making experience, tasting of 5 different Tuscan wines and olive oil, one exclusive wine bottle with a personalized label.
Best for: Scenic views of the countryside.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Closest train station: Poggibonsi and Castellina in Chianti.
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Timings: 6am, with services continuing until evening.
Best for: Budget travel and direct access to Chianti towns.
Duration: 1 hour
Closest bus station: Various stops in Chianti towns.
Frequency: Every hour.
Timings: 6:30am - 7pm
Best for: Flexibility and scenic exploration.
Duration: Approximately 30 to 45 minutes
Route options:
The distance between Florence and the Chianti region is approximately 35 kilometers (21 miles) by road. It's a 45 minutes - 1 hour drive.
The best way to reach Chianti from Florence depends on your preferences. While buses and trains are budget-friendly, they require changing stops and aren't that flexible. Renting a car gives you freedom to explore but can be tricky with rural roads. Tours are the most convenient option, offering round-trip transfers, vineyard visits, and meals, letting you relax while everything is taken care of.
It's recommended to book your Chianti tour at least two weeks in advance during peak season (June to August) to ensure availability, especially for popular tours that include wine tastings and visits to multiple towns. During other seasons, booking 3 days to one week in advance is fine.
While the core itinerary is standardized to ensure you experience the best of Chianti, we offer a variety of permutations and combinations to suit your preferences. You can choose from top experiences like visiting specific wineries, exploring historic towns such as Siena and San Gimignano, or even adding a traditional Tuscan lunch. This flexibility allows you to tailor your day while still benefiting from a well-planned tour.
The Chianti region is known for its laid-back, family-oriented culture, making it a comfortable environment for families to enjoy wine tasting and local cuisine together. Although, do note that guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to book our tours. Many wineries in Chianti are family-friendly, offering activities like scavenger hunts, outdoor play areas, and educational components about winemaking. It is generally recommended that children be at least 5 years old to enjoy the experience.
Most Chianti tours are conducted in English, and guides are usually multilingual. However, knowing a few basic Italian phrases can enhance your experience, especially in smaller towns and local markets.
When attending a wine tasting, it's essential to follow some basic etiquette to enhance your experience and show respect for the hosts. Avoid wearing strong fragrances that can overpower the wine's aromas. Hold your glass by the stem to avoid warming the wine and leaving fingerprints. Take your time to savor each sip, and feel free to use a spittoon if you're tasting multiple wines. Engage with the pourer to learn more about the wines, and cleanse your palate between tastings. It's also perfectly fine to spit out wine to keep your palate fresh and avoid intoxication. Dress smart-casual, wear comfortable shoes, and keep an open mind to discover new flavors.