7 hour(s)
English
Included
Experience the medieval charm of San Gimignano
Wander cobbled streets and enjoy panoramic views of vineyards and hills
Discover the town’s medieval trade and Via Francigena history
Discover the history and cultivation of saffron
Taste Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG at a family-run winery
Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch with local specialties
€ 527.88
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Embark on an enchanting journey to discover the medieval charm and culinary treasures of San Gimignano, often called the Manhattan of the Middle Ages. This picturesque town, perched atop a hill and rich in history, boasts a historic center recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you wander through its narrow cobbled streets, you will encounter stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills, adorned with vineyards producing the celebrated Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Along the way, learn about the town’s strategic role in medieval trade, its connection to the pilgrims’ route of the Via Francigena, and the historical significance of saffron cultivation, which contributed greatly to the city’s prosperity. The beauty of San Gimignano, with its perfectly preserved towers and charming architecture, offers a window into the past and a true sense of Tuscan history.
The experience continues with a visit to a small, family-run winery where you can taste the renowned Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring local specialties, including the finest saffron. Here, the story of the region’s wine and spice comes alive through the words of the producers themselves, offering an authentic glimpse into Tuscan culture and traditions. This tour combines history, breathtaking landscapes, and the flavors of the region, providing a rich, immersive experience that celebrates both the heritage and the culinary delights of one of Italy’s most iconic medieval towns.
Wine tasting at a local winery
Traditional Tuscan lunch with regional products
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Extra food and drinks not included
Gratuities
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Water bottle
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available
This tour will have a maximum of eight travelers
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This is certainly the place to learn about Vernaccia di S Gimignano. We thoroughly enjoyed our Superior Wine Tasting, where we were taken through various levels, from young and not particularly complex (but refreshing and enjoyable) up to Riserva wines, which were much serious. We also sampled a local red wine (a Merlot). The presenter pitched it perfectly - neither too simple nor over our heads - and encouraged us to concentrate on the elements of flavour in the wines and the reasons why it went well with certain types of food. The wines were paired with snacks to demonstrate this - from bruschetta with olive oil, through pecorino cheeses to air dried ham and salami. We left feeling refreshed and (more importantly) much better informed about Vernaccia. As a bonus, the Experience’s position high on San Gimignano’s walls provides fantastic views (and sunsets).
Amazing learning and sensory (smells and tasting) experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable taking us through the history of and historical references to the vernaccia grape, how Italian wine is standardized with DOCG, DOC, etc, an aromatics test, and finally a wine tasting with bites of food paired with it. In particular, if you know a bit about wine but would like to know more, this is a great experience.
Fantastic - very informative yet in a relaxed way. Balancing wine and food together made it more enjoyable. Afterwards we sat on the terrace overlooking Tuscan countryside finishing our wines; a great experience.
What a lovely location to imbibe a small glass of vino and I mean small. The view however was huge and hmm so was the cost of the wine. Sorry but 8 euros for the reds we tried, frankly, they are overcharging. They indicated they provide 110 ml but as far as I'm concerned they were short pours. As a former bar manager I know how much one should charge per glass to break even and also to make a profit, I did observe the server topped up a few customers without charge (they were white wine though)! I don't want to take away from our server, who was quite pleasant but... I recommend the view. I don't recommend buying any wine from this location. Just go and enjoy the view.
A great spot to taste San Gimignano's finest selection of its special Vernaccia. The workers are knowledgeable about the wines and area and can easily explain things to you or ask questions. You can show up and easily sample a selection of 16 wines and drink other kinds as well. Then you can sit at a table outside with a fantastic view or a table inside if the weather isn't great. Definitely stop by!
