Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Private Wine Tour in Tuscany

At a glance

Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Private Wine Tour in Tuscany is a 10h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Welcome Italy. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $306.93 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Tasting of Wines and local products in a famous cellar, Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&Breakfast., Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan.

Quick facts

Duration

10h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 15m

   The Basilica of San Domenico is one of the most important churches in Siena and is located between the square of San Domenico and Via della Sapienza. Built in the 13th century, it was enlarged in the following century. It contains the head-relic of Saint Catherine of Siena, inside a splendid Renaissance chapel built for the occasion.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   Duomo di Siena (visit outside), is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
   Built between 1214 and 1263, it has a Latin cross structure, a not very protruding dome with the bell tower next to it. Both the exterior and the interior are decorated in blocks of white marble which are alternated with thinner greenish black stripes, these are the representative colors of Siena.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   It is the heart of the city of Siena, the fulcrum of the historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Piazza del Campo has the shape of a shell divided into nine sections, in memory of the Nine Lords who governed the city at the end of the thirteenth century and amazes with its elegance and its unique shape in the world. Called this way because in the past it was a green space that hosted the market, Piazza del Campo today is the city's living room and the open-air arena where the famous Palio is run twice a year.
   Every year, on 2 July and 16 August, the piazza paved in pietra serena is covered with a layer of earth, composed of a mixture of tuff and sand, in which the horses of the districts challenge each other in a rapid race.

4. Stop 4 · 45m

   San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La Vernaccia di San Gimignano”. Arriving in San Gimignano you will explore its charming medieval streets, visit the old center of this wonderful city where the famous Chianti wine is produced.

5. Stop 5 · 2h

   Tenuta Torciano is a secret jewel in the heart of Tuscany, near San Gimignano and centrally located between Siena and Florence. Its history sees 13 generations of winemakers who have been able to create high quality wines. Here, in these places, the knowledge of ancient cultivation methods merges with modern technologies. You will discover the warmth of Tuscan hospitality and the simplicity of good living. Visit to the estate and wine tasting and local products in a beautiful wine cellar: 10 different types of wine and oil.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only)
• Provide the correct phone number with international country code
• check that you provide all the details to the agency
• Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan
• Emergency number also operational via whatsapp
• One day before call to confirm the pick up

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions