--- title: Montepulciano Wine and Pienza Flavours Private Day Tour from Rome lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 360 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 35 of 75 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/montepulciano-wine-and-pienza-flavours-private-day-tour-from-rome/ --- # Montepulciano Wine and Pienza Flavours Private Day Tour from Rome **Guidekin's take:** A private Mercedes minivan and driver for a wine and food day in Montepulciano and Pienza, with tips along the road and the freedom to stop where you like. Vehicle and driver are included at €360 per person. Winery visits, tastings, a licensed guide and lunch are all booked and paid separately, so it is transport with local knowledge, not a guided tour. In our comparison: #35 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our years of experience have allowed us to prepare this special tour to Montepulciano & Pienza for those who love Italian wine and food. Thanks to our high quality state of mind we will chauffered you there from Rome in a luxurious Mercedes Benz Minivan, in a completely private tour! And of course, your English speaking driver is also incredible knowledgeable about Italy and will always be ready to answer all your doubts and give you interesting tips along the way! In addition, it’s also good to highlight we are always open to customize our tour according to your preferences, we know for sure this is an added value you will appreciate for making this experience a super special one! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1167 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1167 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €360 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Best Rome Driver Private Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20 ## Reviews 4.85 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 33. - 5 stars: 31 (94%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise helpful drivers and flexible village visits; wine tasting is not always included. **Praised:** - Friendly, knowledgeable drivers who explain the region along the way - Flexible itineraries adapted to travellers' interests - Village views and a relaxing break from Rome's crowds - Helpful restaurant recommendations and assistance with winery reservations **Complaints:** - Wine tasting is not always included, and some describe the service as a private transfer Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-05-22 to 2026-04-18); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - English Speaking Driver for the length of the service - Private transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle - Courtesy and service ## Not included - Tickets to enter the Sites - Private Licensed Tour Guides - Lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Val D'Orcia** (2h) - Located in the middle between the beautiful Val D’Orcia and Val di Chiana, Montepulciano is a medieval village perfect for postcards thanks to its beautiful landscape. No matter which direction you look in, you’ll find out breathtaking locations, with the green waves of the... 2. **Centro storico** (1h) - As soon as guests arrive, they’ll discover that many of town’s cellars, the oldest one, are underground. In Montepulciano, cellars are very special places, where aesthetics go hand by hand with functional and practical aspects. Guests will enjoy a visit in one of those... 3. **Centro storico** (3h) - Upon request the guests could enjoy a guided tour of vineyards in a beautiful farm located outside Montepulciano, where guest’s will also have a delicious wine tasting. Clients can’t miss the high quality wines, such as Rosso di Montepulciano and Vino Nobile. After, guests... 4. **Historic Centre of the City of Pienza** (2h) - After the lunch, you’ll reach Pienza with your English speaking driver. Pienza is known all over the world for the production of its 'pecorino cheese' and for its traditional Tuscan cuisine. This town became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 and today it continues to show... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 1167 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €720 | €360 | | 4 | €720 | €180 | | 6 | €768 | €128 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Rome start at €42 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #35 of 75** | €360 | 10h | 4.85 (33) | private | | [Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento](/italy/rome/tours/premium-minivan-trip-from-rome-pompeii-tour-lunch-in-sorrento/?format=md) | €169 | 11h | 4.97 (402) | shared | | [Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome](/italy/rome/tours/pompeii-and-amalfi-coast-private-day-trip-from-rome/?format=md) | €550 | 12h | 4.98 (247) | private | | [Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome](/italy/rome/tours/orvieto-and-civita-di-bagnoregio-full-day-private-tour-from-rome/?format=md) | €363 | 8h | 4.99 (163) | private | Ranked #35 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €42 to €1020, median €200; typical length 11h. 27 of 75 are private. 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