--- title: Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 8364 duration_minutes: 285 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Half day in Chianti rank_in_category: 5 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/small-group-wine-tasting-experience-in-the-tuscan-countryside/ --- # Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside **Guidekin's take:** Half a day at two Chianti estates with four wines and olive oil tasted at each and a board of cheese and cured meats at the second, by air conditioned van with a driver guide. Lunch is not included, cellar stairs rule out wheelchairs, and the semi-private tier caps at eight. 4.92 from 8364 reviews for 4h 45m at €89 per person. In our comparison: #5 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy an half day small group tour to discover the beauty of the Tuscan wine country. Drive through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 wineries to discover the secrets of wine making, take pictures and taste different wines and olive oil paired with local Tuscan specialties. ## Before you book - Meeting point: WHEN: 8:45am (if booked for 9am) 2:15pm… - Group size varies by option: small group from €89 · private from €129 - Starts 09:00, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Guided visit to 2 different wine estate - Children from €79: ages 12 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person for the 2:30pm Small Group option; other options up to €129 - Duration: 4h 45m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 8364 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Prestige Rent - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €89 · private from €129 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-18 ## Reviews 4.92 from 8364 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 8249 of 8364. - 5 stars: 7829 (94%) - 4 stars: 420 (5%) - 3 stars: 76 (1%) - 2 stars: 23 (0%) - 1 star: 16 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the wines, hosts and countryside views; some report a bumpy coach ride. **Praised:** - Friendly, humorous guides share information about the region - Winery hosts explain wine production and the differences between regional wines - Enjoyable wines paired with bread, cheese, meats, olive oil and balsamic vinegar - Views of vineyards and the Tuscan countryside - A sociable group atmosphere with conversation, music and singalongs **Complaints:** - Some find the bus comfortable, while others report a bumpy ride - Some find the meeting point easily, while others describe an awkward pickup location - Some praise the food pairings, while others find the snacks too light Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-09-13 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2:30pm Small Group | €89 / person | English | SMALL GROUP: Skip the 60-person big bus tours and the multilingual chaos; enjoy a much more intimate and personalized experience | | 9:00am Small Group | €89 / person | English | SMALL GROUP: Skip the 60-person big bus tours and the multilingual chaos; enjoy a much more intimate and personalized experience. | | 2:30pm Semiprivate (Max 8 Pax) | €129 / person | English | MAX 8 PARTICIPANTS: The exclusivity of a private tour without the private price tag—just 8 guests, English only, hidden gems, and no crowds | | 9:00am Semiprivate (Max 8 Pax) | €129 / person | English | MAX 8 PARTICIPANTS: The exclusivity of a private tour without the private price tag—just 8 guests, English only, hidden gems, and no crowds | ## What's included - Local Tuscan specialties (cheese, salami, cured ham and bruschetta) at the second winery. - Guided visit to 2 different wine estate - Tasting of 4 wines and olive oil at the second winery - Tasting of 4 wines and olive oil at the first winery - Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with free wi-fi on board - Small-group (max. 25 participants) or Semi-private (max. 8 participants) - Professional and informative English-speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience ## Not included - Lunch or Dinner - Gratuities - Hotel pickup/drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:30 - 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 WHEN: 8:45am (if booked for 9am) 2:15pm (if booked for 2:30pm) WHERE: on the left side of the street, opposite to the parking lot HOW: Look/ask for the PRESTIGE RENT staff, close to a red flag and the checkin table Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EixQaWF6emFsZSBNb250ZWx1bmdvLCA1MDEyOSBGaXJlbnplIEZJLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCRNkVHqmVioTEarSbnbVqfdTEhQKEgmt1tKAplYqExEDKsfvF3nVkw Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Minimum age to join the tour is 12 years old; infants are not allowed - Drinking age is 18 years old - Due to a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not accessible for those using a wheelchair - Vegetarian & gluteen free, can be accommodated, please advise at time of booking under special requirements. - Wines tasted: reds typical of the Chianti region ( normally Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans, Gran Selezione, etc.). - Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately - Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed - Return at departure point: 1:45pm for the 9.00am tour - 7:00pm for the 2:30pm tour. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc. - Visited wineries may vary depending on their availability, etc.; they may be 2 of the following Fattoria Montecchio, Casa Emma, San Michele a Torri, Villa Poggio Torselli, Podere Anselmo, Casa di Monte, Tenuta Capponi, Villa i Langi, Tenuta San Vito, etc. - For cruise ship passengers only: if your ship docks at Livorno or La Spezia Port, be advised that the driving time to the meeting point in Florence is approx. 2 hours. Before booking, be sure your ship schedule works with our departure times, and you have your own transportation arranged from the port to Florence and back. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 39** | €89 | 4h 45m | 4.92 (8364) | varies by option | | [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 #5 of 39 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €275, median €106; typical length 8h. 2 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/day-trips-from-florence/?format=md ## More in Florence - All Florence tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/small-group-wine-tasting-experience-in-the-tuscan-countryside/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md