Discover Tuscany in One Day: Siena and San Gimignano Small Group Tour with Food and Wine Tasting
Two UNESCO World Heritage cities, eight wines, and centuries of medieval history — all in a single remarkable day.
This Tuscany day trip from Rome brings together two of Italy's most celebrated medieval destinations, combining guided exploration of Siena and San Gimignano with a generous tasting of regional food and wine along the route.
Siena stands as one of Italy's most complete medieval cities, its red-brick skyline virtually unchanged since the 14th century. At the heart of the city lies Piazza del Campo, a fan-shaped piazza that twice a year transforms into the arena for the Palio, one of Europe's oldest and most dramatic horse races.
Perched at 334 metres above sea level in the Valle d'Elsa, San Gimignano is a walled hilltop village whose medieval towers once numbered over 70, built by rival noble families as symbols of wealth and power. Named after the bishop who reportedly saved the town from Barbarian raids, it retains a feudal character that feels remarkably intact.
Throughout the day, the journey pauses for a substantial food and wine tasting session featuring eight different wines, including the local Vernaccia di San Gimignano, alongside salami, cheese, lasagna with truffles, and the traditional Tuscan bread soup known as Ribollita.
Tour Highlights
Explore Siena's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the iconic Piazza del Campo.
Learn about the legendary Palio horse race, one of Italy's oldest civic traditions, held twice annually in Siena's main piazza.
Walk the medieval lanes of San Gimignano within its 13th-century walls, a second UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taste eight regional wines, including the celebrated Vernaccia di San Gimignano white wine.
Sample authentic Tuscan foods: salami, local cheese, truffle lasagna, and traditional Ribollita soup.
Travel as part of a small group, allowing for a more personal and immersive experience throughout the day.
Enjoy sweeping Tuscan countryside views along the route between Rome and the hilltop towns.
Itinerary
The tour departs from a central meeting point in Rome, heading north through the rolling landscape of Tuscany. The drive itself offers an introduction to the region's character.
Upon arriving in Siena, the group explores the historic centre on foot. The visit includes Piazza del Campo, the site of the legendary Palio horse race, and the surrounding medieval streetscape.
Along the route, the group pauses for a dedicated tasting session. Eight wines are sampled alongside salami, local cheese, truffle lasagna, and the Tuscan Ribollita soup.
The tour continues to San Gimignano, entering through the ancient walls to explore the medieval towers, piazzas, and artisan shops of this hilltop village. The local Vernaccia white wine is featured during the tasting.
After free time to explore San Gimignano independently, the group boards the vehicle for the return journey to Rome, arriving approximately 13 hours after departure.
What Is Included
Included
- Transportation from Rome and back by comfortable vehicle
- Professional tour guide throughout the day
- Guided visit of Siena historic centre
- Guided visit of San Gimignano
- Food and wine tasting with 8 wines
- Salami, cheese, truffle lasagna, and Ribollita tasting
- Small group experience
Not Included
- Additional meals and personal drinks
- Entrance fees to museums or monuments not specified
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Personal travel insurance
- Any expenses of a personal nature
Important Information
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Secure your place on this small group tour and spend a full day discovering the medieval cities of Siena and San Gimignano, paired with the authentic flavours of Tuscany.
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