Private Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano with Lunch

🍷 EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included)

📋 Overview

The EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included) invites you to leave the city behind and immerse yourself in the rolling green hills of Tuscany. Travel in comfort along the famous Chianti Wine Road, visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, and enjoy a generous Tuscan lunch with wine tastings at a family-run organic farm. This easy, 6-hour private experience combines scenic landscapes, local craftsmanship, and authentic flavors for a truly memorable day in Chianti.

🌄 What to Expect

Your private experience begins when your expert driver picks you up directly from your accommodation, whether hotel, B&B, or private apartment. Settle into a comfortable minivan as you leave the busy city and follow the iconic Chianti Wine Road, passing gentle hills lined with vineyards, olive groves, cypress trees, and charming medieval villages. Along the way, your driver will point out the most interesting sights and highlight the extraordinary work of local artisans who keep Tuscan traditions alive.

Your first main stop is the walled hill town of San Gimignano, often called the “Town of Fine Towers.” Here you have around one hour of free time for a self-guided visit. Wander the cobbled streets, admire the medieval towers that once numbered over 70, and soak up the atmosphere of this open-air museum. Try the famous Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine, look for local specialties like saffron and Golden Ham, and treat yourself to the reputed “world’s best ice cream” at Gelateria Dondoli while discovering the craft shops of talented artisans.

After San Gimignano, you will continue to a traditional, family-run organic farm in the Tuscan countryside. Here you will enjoy a relaxed Tuscan lunch in a magnificent garden or in a private room, depending on the season and weather. Taste bruschetta, lasagna or homemade pasta, cured meats, hams, pecorino cheeses, dessert, and more, all paired with selected local wines such as Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, and Vernaccia. You will also sample extra virgin olive oil, flavored oils with pepper and truffle, and balsamic vinegar, while learning about Tuscan winemaking and the art of food and wine pairing.

On the return journey, your driver will take you through one of the most secret and rural areas of Chianti. Expect scenic stops among vineyards and olive trees, perfect for taking beautiful photos and capturing the essence of the Tuscan countryside. At the end of this 6-hour, easy-level tour, you will be comfortably driven back to your original pick-up location, filled with new flavors, images, and memories of Chianti and San Gimignano.

✨ Highlights

• 🍇 Private EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included) with hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off.
• 🏰 Explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano, known as the “Town of Fine Towers,” with one hour of self-guided free time.
• 🍽 Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a family-run organic farm, served in a garden or private room.
• 🍷 Taste renowned Tuscan wines including Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, and Vernaccia during a guided wine tasting experience.
• 🌿 Sample extra virgin olive oil, pepper and truffle flavored oils, balsamic vinegar, pecorino cheese, Tuscan desserts, and more local specialties.
• 🚐 Travel along the scenic Chianti Wine Road in a comfortable minivan with an expert driver who knows the hills, villages, and viewpoints.
• 📸 Discover the most secret and rural corners of Chianti, with photo stops among vineyards and olive trees.

🗺 Itinerary

• Pick-up from your location
  Your driver meets you at your hotel, B&B, or private apartment for a relaxed start to your EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included).
• Scenic drive along the Chianti Wine Road
  Travel by minivan through the picturesque Chianti hills, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, cypress trees, and medieval villages, with commentary from your driver.
• San Gimignano – self-guided visit (about 1 hour)
  Enjoy free time in the walled medieval town of San Gimignano. Stroll the main square, admire the towers, browse artisan shops, and taste the famous ice cream at Gelateria Dondoli if you wish.
• Family-run organic farm – lunch and wine tasting
  Head to a typical Tuscan farm renowned for its authentic products. Savor a Tuscan lunch with bruschetta, lasagna or homemade pasta, cured meats, hams, pecorino cheese, dessert, and more.
• Wine and product tastings during lunch
  Taste wines such as Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, and Vernaccia, along with extra virgin olive oil, pepper and truffle oils, and balsamic vinegar. Learn about pairings, winemaking, and Tuscan cuisine.
• Return through rural Chianti with photo stops
  Drive back via one of the most secret and rural areas of Chianti, stopping for photos among vineyards and olive trees.
• Drop-off at your location
  Your driver returns you to your original pick-up point, concluding your EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included).

✅ What’s Included

• Private 6-hour tour in a comfortable minivan
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, B&B, or private apartment
• Expert driver for the entire experience
• Scenic drive along the Chianti Wine Road
• Self-guided visit of San Gimignano (about 1 hour)
• Visit to a family-run organic Tuscan farm
• Full Tuscan lunch (bruschetta, lasagna or homemade pasta, cured meats, hams, pecorino cheese, dessert, and more)
• Guided wine tasting (Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, Vernaccia)
• Tastings of extra virgin olive oil, pepper and truffle oils, and balsamic vinegar

❌ Exclusions

• Additional food or drinks not mentioned in the description
• Guided tour inside San Gimignano (the visit is self-guided)
• Personal purchases such as artisan products, wine, or food to take home
• Gratuities for the driver (optional)

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration & difficulty: The tour lasts approximately 6 hours and is described as EASY, suitable for most travelers.
• Pick-up & drop-off: Pick-up is from your location in the area (hotel, B&B, or private apartment) and you will be returned to the same or agreed point.
• Accessibility: The tour travels by minivan and includes walking on cobbled streets and slight slopes in San Gimignano. Specific accessibility details are not specified.
• Lunch setting: Lunch at the farm is served either in a magnificent garden or in a private room, depending on conditions.
• Weather: The experience runs in typical weather conditions. In case of very bad weather, arrangements or policies are not specified.
• Age & wine tasting: Wine tastings are provided at the family-run organic farm. Any specific age restrictions for tastings are not specified.
• What to wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for walking in San Gimignano and visiting the farm. Specific dress code is not specified.
• Booking note: This is a private and exclusive tour, so the experience is tailored to your group within the framework of the described itinerary.

🚀 Taste Tuscany Like A Local

From medieval towers to family vineyards in one unforgettable day.

Reserve your EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included) to experience authentic Tuscan flavors, world-famous wines, and picture-perfect countryside without worrying about driving or planning. Let your expert driver, the Chianti Wine Road, and a welcoming organic farm show you the true heart of Tuscany in comfort and style.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1. How long does the EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included) last?

The tour lasts around 6 hours from pick-up to drop-off. This includes the scenic drives, the self-guided visit in San Gimignano, and the lunch and tastings at the family-run farm.

2. Is the visit to San Gimignano guided?

No, the visit to San Gimignano is self-guided. You have about one hour of free time to explore the town, its towers, main square, artisan shops, and to try the famous ice cream at Gelateria Dondoli if you wish.

3. What kind of lunch and tastings are included at the farm?

At the family-run organic farm you will enjoy a Tuscan lunch with bruschetta, lasagna or homemade pasta, cured meats, hams, pecorino cheese, dessert, and more. During lunch there is a wine tasting of Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, and Vernaccia, plus tastings of extra virgin olive oil, pepper and truffle oils, and balsamic vinegar.

4. Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is described as EASY and should be suitable for most travelers. There is some walking on cobbled streets in San Gimignano and light movement around the farm, but no strenuous activities are mentioned.

5. What makes this tour private and exclusive?

The EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti & San Gimignano (Lunch & Wine Tasting included) is organized as a private experience for your group, with pick-up and drop-off directly from your accommodation. You travel in a comfortable minivan with an expert driver, visit a family-run organic farm, and follow a route through some of the more secret and rural areas of Chianti.