--- title: Small Group Wine Tour & San Gimignano Visit lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 823 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Two wineries, no Siena rank_in_category: 9 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/small-group-wine-tour-san-gimignano-visit/ --- # Small Group Wine Tour & San Gimignano Visit **Guidekin's take:** A small group day by minivan that pairs two Chianti wineries, one an organic farm where you walk the vineyards and cellar, with a guided visit to San Gimignano, a gelato stop and lunch in the price. Hotel pickup costs extra and a private version is available on request. 4.92 from 823 reviews at €190 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #9 of 39 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Small Group/ Two wineries/ San Gimignano/ lunch/ guided wine tastings/ gelato world champion/ piazzale Michelangelo and more.. First we tour vineyards and cellar of an organic farm in the heart of the Chianti region, receiving an up close look at the production and ageing process of the Chianti wines and learning about the secrets of the extra virgin olive oil making. This experience includes a  wine tasting and the opportunity to buy for cheap the best Tuscan wines. Our trip continues on to the medieval town of San Gimignano, where you will also have the chance to try the famous world champion Dondoli gelato. We then move on to a second winery where we enjoy an authentic  Tuscan light lunch, combined to a wine tasting class. On our way back we stop at  Piazzale Michelangelo, in the top ten of the most romantic spots in Europe. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet at 9 AM in front of Cafe'… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Wine tastings, Wine cellar and… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €190: ages 3 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 823 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 4.92 from 823 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 815 of 823. - 5 stars: 770 (94%) - 4 stars: 45 (5%) - 3 stars: 4 (0%) - 2 stars: 3 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the hosts, tastings and winery lunches; the recurring caveat is limited time in San Gimignano **Praised:** - Friendly, knowledgeable guides who share local history and keep the drive lively - Welcoming winemakers who explain their wines and production methods - Generous tastings and satisfying lunches at the wineries - Countryside views at the wineries and lunch stops - Small groups with a relaxed, sociable atmosphere **Complaints:** - The San Gimignano stop feels rushed to some visitors - Some find the second winery's wines disappointing, while others enjoy them - Bottles sold at the wineries feel expensive to some visitors Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-10-18 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Lunch - Wine tastings - Live commentary on board - Transport by air-conditioned comfortable minivan - Guided visit to San Gimignano - Wine cellar and vineyards tour - Visit to two wineries - Visit to Michelangelo Square ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off available upon request at an additional price ## Itinerary 1. **San Gimignano** (1h 30m) - We will visit our first winery in the breathtaking Chianti region. 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, to do shopping and to try a delicious Gelato made by... 3. **San Gimignano** (1h 30m) - We will visit our second winery, where we will indulge in a traditional Tuscan light lunch along with wine tasting of wines produced by the winery. 4. **Piazzale Michelangelo** (20m; admission included) - One of the most beautiful places to visit in Florence, overlooking the renaissance city, a breathtaking view, and where a replica of Michelangelo's Statue of David stands in the centre of the plaza. ## 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 front of Cafe' Gamberini, about 5 min walk from the Santa Maria Novella 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 - Specialized infant seats are available - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Private tour available upon request Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 39** | €190 | 8h | 4.92 (823) | 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 #9 of 39 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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