Volterra & San Gimignano Private Tour with Tuscan Lunch and Wine Tasting
From Etruscan hilltops to medieval towers — a full-day journey through the heart of authentic Tuscany.
This private tour of Volterra and San Gimignano takes you through two of Tuscany's most historically significant hilltop towns, combining archaeology, medieval architecture, and an immersive culinary experience at a biodynamic estate in a single carefully paced day.
Your private driver and tour leader collect you directly from your accommodation, allowing you to settle in for a relaxed scenic drive across the Tuscan countryside before the first stop. The route passes vineyards, cypress avenues, and sunflower fields that define the region's iconic landscape.
A central highlight of the day is a homemade Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, a family-owned biodynamic winery, where five estate wines, multiple extra virgin olive oils, and aged balsamic vinegars are presented alongside traditional dishes. The afternoon continues through the Chianti Wine Road before arriving in San Gimignano for a self-guided stroll through its famous towers and medieval piazzas.
Tour Highlights
Explore Volterra's ancient Roman Theatre, Baptistery, Cathedral, and Palazzo dei Priori in a well-preserved Etruscan hilltop setting.
Enjoy a traditional Tuscan homemade lunch at a biodynamic farm estate with bruschetta, fresh pasta, cured meats, and Pecorino cheese.
Taste five estate wines including Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano, paired with artisanal olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
Discover the legendary towers of San Gimignano and learn the story of the Black Rooster while wandering the medieval streets.
Sample award-winning gelato at Gelateria Dondoli, celebrated as one of the finest in the world, located on San Gimignano's main square.
Visit Volterra's alabaster artisan workshops, where master craftsmen continue a centuries-old local tradition unique to the town.
Travel in comfort with a dedicated private driver and tour leader who provides local insights and door-to-door service throughout the day.
Itinerary
Your private driver and tour leader meet you directly at your lodging and guide you through the rolling Tuscan countryside, past vineyards, olive groves, and sunflower fields, on the way to Volterra.
Explore this beautifully preserved hilltop city at your own pace, taking in the ancient Roman Theatre, octagonal Baptistery, Cathedral, and Palazzo dei Priori. Time is also included to browse the renowned alabaster artisan workshops.
At this family-owned biodynamic estate near San Gimignano, a homemade Tuscan lunch is served alongside tastings of five estate wines, five extra virgin olive oils, and three aged balsamic vinegars. Your hosts and tour leader share the story behind local winemaking and food traditions.
After lunch, travel through the iconic cypress-lined hills and vineyard-covered slopes of the Chianti region as your tour leader points out landmarks along the way.
Stroll freely through San Gimignano's charming piazzas and historic streets, sample local saffron specialties and Vernaccia wine, and stop at the famous Gelateria Dondoli for award-winning gelato.
Your private driver escorts you comfortably back to your starting point, with arrival expected around 17:00.
What Is Included
Included
- Private driver and tour leader for the full day
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your accommodation
- Self-guided visits to Volterra historic center
- Homemade Tuscan lunch at a biodynamic estate
- Tasting of 5 estate wines (Chianti, Chianti Riserva, Sangiovese, Vernaccia di San Gimignano)
- Tasting of 5 extra virgin olive oils and 3 aged balsamic vinegars
- Self-guided visit of San Gimignano
- Local insights and commentary from the tour leader throughout
Not Included
- Entrance fees to museums or monuments
- Gelato at Gelateria Dondoli (personal expense)
- Personal purchases at artisan workshops or local shops
- Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
Important Information
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