Overview
We'll tour the vineyards and wine cellar of an organic farm in the heart of the "Chianti" wine region, receiving an up close look at the production and ageing process of the Chianti wines and also learning about the secrets of the extra virgin olive oil making. This wonderful experience will include a wine tasting and the opportunity to buy for cheap some of the best Tuscan wines. Our trip continues on to the beautiful medieval town of San Gimignano, where we'll have the chance to taste the world champion gelato at gelateria Dondoli. Next step will be the visit to another local winery where we'll enjoy an authentic Tuscan lunch, combined to a wine tasting class of a fine selection of Chianti wines. You will have the pleasure to expand your senses with a thirty years old balsamic vinegar and an incredible truffle olive oil! On our way home we'll stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, nominated one of the top 10 most romantic spots in Europe.
Informative english speaking tour guide/driver
Hassle-free, round-trip transport from central Florence location
Guided visit to a couple of Chianti wineries
Wine and extravirgin olive oil tasting
Opportunity to buy and ship local products
Authentic three courses tuscan lunch with wine pairings
Visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano
Stop at Michelangelo Square, the best panoramic view over Florence
Pick up/drop off at hotel in Florence or outside
Departure 9:00 a.m.
Via Curtatone 9, outside cafe Gamberini, just a five min walk from S.M.Novella train station in Florence
Return between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Returns to original departure point
Duration
7 to 8 hours
Notes
Private pick up at your accomodation in Florence or Tuscany available upon request at an extra charge. Please contact us before booking.
9:00 a.m.
Meeting point and check in will be on Via Curtatone n.9, in front of Cafe’ Curtatone, a few minutes walk from the main Florence train station. In our comfortable air-conditioned 8-seats minivan you will be taken to the heart of the Chianti region where some of the most famous wines are produced.
10:30 a.m.
We will tour one of the finest vineyard in the heart of the Chianti area, receiving an up close look at the production and ageing process of Chianti wines provided with an in depth explanation by our wine expert.
11:30 a.m.
At the first winery, which is organic, we’ll enjoy the first wine tasting that includes three wines produced by the winemaker, paired with fresh local bread, green olives, pecorino cheese, extravirgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
1:00 p.m.
Our trip continues on with a guided visit to San Gimignano, the most attractive medieval village in the heart of the Chianti wine region.
2:00 p.m.
Authentic tuscan lunch in a second local winery combined with a guided wine tasting. Opportunity to purchase and ship tuscan wines worldwide.
4:00 p.m.
On our way back to Florence we will stop by piazzale Michelangelo which has been nominated one of the top ten most romantic spots in Europe, where you will enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
Notes
Note: All scheduled times are an approximation and can vary slightly based on situations out of our control (traffic, weather, etc.)
Online booking is required
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Small Group tour
Adults +26 yo
€150/person
Students 12-25 yo
€130/person
Children 8-11 yo
€120/person
Infants 0-7 yo
€50/person
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Regular transportation is provided by 8-seater minivan. For private tours 4-seater car is available.
Wheelchairs and other lugguage may be stored in the trunk of the vehicle.
Wineries we visit are well accessible to differently abled persons, with a few barriers easy to skip with help of our guide.
We reach the main square of San Gimignano by car. The city tour will be personalized to include an accessible area. This area covers Piazza della Cisterna with the world famous gelato place Dondoli, Piazza del Duomo, one of the main panoramic view of the city and the main street, from Porta San Giovanni to Porta San Matteo.
Tour also includes a stop at the Michelangelo square in Florence. Accessibility to all this area is very good.
Our regular Chianti Wine Tour is differently abled persons friendly but we still suggest a private tour for a more comfortable and personable experience: email us!
No age restrictions
No experience required
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Ehren Q 5 Febbraio 2013
Vespa Tour
The vespa tour was an absolute blast. Unfortunately the equipment supplied to Fun in Tuscany by a third party was not the most reliable, however, the scenery and ride was worth any trouble that may have been caused by said equipment.
Evelyn 14 Maggio 2023
Highly recommended
Lorenzo was a very informative, friendly tour guide...and a good singer....unfortunately I didn't get my photos of horse riding.you might send me a number to request please .
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Elizabeth O 28 Settembre 2022
Wonderful daytrip
We had a fabulous time on this tour in Tuscany. Our guide, Daniele (Daniel), helped make this a memorable trip. The horseback ride was an easy jaunt around the countryside, so we could enjoy the peaceful views. The wine tasting and meal were informative and fun, as well as very tasty. We rounded the tour off singing along to Daniele's awesome playlist of rock n roll classics on the way back to Florence. Great fun!
Mike Y 14 Maggio 2019
BEST Tour We've Ever Been on with the BEST Guides
Last year, my girlfriend and I booked the horseback riding tour during a two month trek throughout Europe. We went to Rome, Barcelona, Paris, the Greek Islands, Venice and many other beautiful places during those two months and out of all the tours we did, this was BY FAR the best day we had.
We had Daniel as our guide and he did a tremendous job making the tour super fun and memorable. The tour starts with a quick stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, a picturesque view of Florence, including the Ponte Vecchio Bridge and larger than life Duomo. We then took a beautiful ride to a winery in Tuscany that words cannot describe how beautiful the view is. After that stop, you are taken down the road to meet the beautiful horses and begin a surreal hour long trek through the jaw droppingly gorgeous Tuscan vineyards. The horses for the most part run on auto-pilot and are very easy to control, they know the path and allow you the time to just enjoy the amazing view. After finishing the horseback riding, you are taken to the medieval town of San Gimignano and given an informative tour of the grounds, ending with free time and a chance to try delicious gelato from the award winning Gelateria Dondoli. After this, you are taken to a beautiful family run winery in Tuscany where you are able to try out 9 different wines all paired with delicious Italian dishes. All of the food was great, but I have to say the lasagna (which is a family recipe) is the most delicious lasagna I have ever had in my life. The truffle olive oil takes the taste to a completely different level beyond anything I would have ever expected of food offerings at a winery. After a farewell toast, you are back on your way to Florence wishing you could do it all again tomorrow. All the while, you are enjoying fun music and bonding time with the guides and other passengers.
We loved this tour so much that we decided to return to Florence this past month and do this horseback riding tour again with my girlfriend's mom and her husband. It was just as amazing this time around and it was a real treat to share this with them. Daniel was working with a different group, though we did get to catch up with him throughout the day, and we were equally lucky to have Daniele as our main tour guide this time. Fun in Tuscany is extremely lucky to have two amazing individuals like Daniel and Daniele on their staff. They make the experience so fun for everyone and are just two genuinely great people. I can't wait until we get to hang out with them again when we come back for our third tour.
