--- title: Horseback Ride, visit S.Gimignano, Lunch wine Tasting &much more lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 481 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/horseback-ride-visit-s-gimignano-lunch-wine-tasting-much-more/ --- # Horseback Ride, visit S.Gimignano, Lunch wine Tasting &much more **Guidekin's take:** An hour in the saddle through Chianti vineyards and olive groves with no riding experience needed, then a guided visit to San Gimignano and a light lunch with wine pairing at the winery, all by minivan from Florence. Helmet and insurance are included, hotel pickup is not, and children ride only from age six. 4.89 from 481 reviews at €190 per person. In our comparison: #13 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the Tuscan countryside in a most delightful way... on horseback! This horse riding adventure requires absolutely no prior experience and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the most authentic sights, sounds and smells of the Chianti region away from the busy city! We ride through lush vineyards, native woods, olive groves and rolling hills to offer you a collection of breathtaking and unforgettable views. After the visit to the renowned medieval town of San Gimignano we enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch combined with a guided Chianti wine tasting at a local winery. If you do not want to ride a horse, you can still come and enjoy the tour with a 20 euros discount! So, while your friends go on the horse ride you can enjoy a beautiful walk around the farm, discover the art of beekeeping and honey production, learn about saffron harvesting and cultivation, know about the olive oil making process and enjoy some drinks. We meet at 9 am in Florence, via Curtatone 9 ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet at 9 Am in via Curtatone 9, - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €190: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 481 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Chianti Wine Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-18 ## Reviews 4.89 from 481 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 467 of 481. - 5 stars: 443 (92%) - 4 stars: 24 (5%) - 3 stars: 12 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, countryside rides and winery meals, though some raise concerns about horse care. **Praised:** - Friendly, knowledgeable guides who make the day sociable and give personal attention - Relaxed horseback rides with views of the Tuscan countryside - Calm horses that beginners find easy to ride - Generous winery lunches and wine tastings with countryside views - Exploring San Gimignano, with stops for shopping and gelato **Complaints:** - Some describe healthy horses, while others report tired animals and question their care - Some riders report a lack of clear riding instructions Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-04-13 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - 8. Opportunity to buy and ship local products - 3. Pre-ride orientation, helmet and insurance - 7. Tasting of a selection of wines and the olive oil produced by the winery visited - 4. One hour horseback ride with great photo ops - 1. Comfortable roundtrip transportation by AC 8-seater minivan - 6. Authentic Tuscan light lunch with wine pairing at a Chianti winery - 5. Guided visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano - 2. Informative English/Spanish/Italian speaking tour guide ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **San Gimignano** (2h) - A bit more than 1 hour horseback ride through vineyards, olive groves and the panoramic hills of the Tuscan countryside. Coffee, drinks and locally produced honey tasting 2. **San Gimignano** (1h 30m) - We will enjoy a guided visit to the stunning medieval village of San Gimignano where we will explore the main squares and admire the most scenic panoramic views. You'll also have free time to wander in the narrow streets, shopping and to try the most famous Gelato place in... 3. **San Gimignano** (2h) - Authentic Tuscan lunch combined to a guided wine tasting, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and more ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We meet at 9 Am in via Curtatone 9, just outside Cafè Gamberini, about 5 min walk from the central train station in Florence Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJKbZEa65WKhMRee1WjlDqTtw Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Infants (0-6 yo) are allowed to partecipate the tour but not the horse ride - Kids (older than 6 yo) are allowed to partecipate the horse ride if they are taller than 1.10 meter - Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request Booking asks for: dates of birth, heights ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 39** | €190 | 7h | 4.89 (481) | shared | | [Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner](/italy/florence/tours/small-group-tuscan-wineries-olive-oil-gourmet-lunch-or-dinner/?format=md) | €149 | 8h | 4.96 (1592) | shared | | [Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti](/italy/florence/tours/tuscany-vespa-tours-through-the-hills-of-chianti/?format=md) | €160 | 6h | 4.99 (580) | shared | | [SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscany Wine Tasting Tour from Florence](/italy/florence/tours/small-group-wine-safaris-tuscany-wine-tasting-tour-from-florence/?format=md) | €130 | 6h | 4.94 (5805) | shared | Ranked #13 of 39 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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