--- 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: 8358 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: 2026-09-18 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 8358 reviews for 4h 45m at €89 per person. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 4h 45m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 8358 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Prestige Rent ## 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 ## 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. ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#5 of 39** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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