--- title: Val d'Orcia Brunello Wine Tour with Montalcino and Montepulciano lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 229 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 407 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Brunello country? rank_in_category: 31 of 39 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/val-d-orcia-brunello-wine-tour-with-montalcino-and-montepulciano/ --- # Val d'Orcia Brunello Wine Tour with Montalcino and Montepulciano **Guidekin's take:** A full day in the Val d'Orcia for Brunello drinkers: two tastings, a vineyard and barrel cellar tour, a walk through the underground city of Montepulciano and lunch, in a premium van capped at eight. The €229 per person covers lunch, tastings and the drive for 10h 30m; the driver is not the guide. Rated 4.66 by 407 travellers. **Brunello country?:** Val d'Orcia group tour: eight max, cellar guide, two tastings and lunch at €229 per person; no private pickup. 4.66 from 407 reviews. Trade-off: Long drive; driver is not the guide. (last checked September 18, 2026) ## Overview Enjoy a day trip to three of Tuscany’s most iconic destinations: Montalcino, home of the famous Brunello wine; Pienza, renowned for its Pecorino cheese; and Montepulciano, known for its prestigious Nobile wine. Travel through the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia aboard a premium air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver and complimentary water. Small group experience, maximum 8 participants. Why choose us? • Guaranteed departures • Secure booking • 24-hour cancellation policy • Best rates guaranteed For operational reasons, the itinerary order may vary between Montepulciano and Montalcino. ## Key facts - Price: from €229 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.66/5 from 407 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Keys Of Italy / Florence ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Val d'Orcia Brunello Wine Tour with Montalcino and Montepulciano | €229 / person | English | - | | From Florence: Private tour | €725 / person | English | - | ## What's included - 2 Wine Tastings - Local product food tasting during the wine tasting in Montepulciano - Superior Lunch - Premium van with A/C - English guided tour on vineyard and barrel cellar - English-speaking driver (driver is not the guide) - English guided tour on the underground city of Montepulciano ## Not included - Gratuities - Private Pick-Up ## Itinerary 1. **Florence** (pass by, no stop) - 08:00AM: Meet our English speaking driver and let's the tour begin! 2. **Montalcino** (1h 30m) - 09:45AM: The first stop will be in a great winery in Montalcino... The winery is owned by a local family and, talking with them, you will not have the feeling to visit their work place but their home instead!...You will know everything about Brunello di Montalcino: the... 3. **Fortezza di Montalcino** (15m) - 11:30AM: Enjoy a quick stop of 15 minutes to enjoy the castle di Montalcino and its tiny city centre. 4. **Historic Centre of the City of Pienza** (1h 30m; admission included) - 12:15PM: Arrived to Pienza, a Papal village famous for its Pecorino cheese, you will have the chance to enjoy an amazing 3 courses meal wich include wine and water. Following the lunch you will have free time to discover the lovely town of Pienza where you can appreciate the... 5. **Montepulciano** (2h) - 2:45PM: Here there we will be guided through an historical cellar called "The underground city" which is located downstairs of a local wine shop. At the exit from the underground city you will be greeted by a tasting of wine and other food specialities. Before leaving we will... 6. **Florence** (pass by, no stop) - 6:30PM (depending on traffic): Back to Florence ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 Please, meet your driver beside the entrance of "Cantina Antinori", outside the building" at 08:00am, on the corner with via del Trebbio. Clients can be dropped in Montepulciano or Montalcino, please let us know as soon as you make your reservation. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#31 of 39** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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