--- title: "Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 268 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 135 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 45 of 75 (Day Trips from Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/siena-and-san-gimignano-from-rome-wine-tasting-tour-in-tuscany/ --- # Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany **Guidekin's take:** Siena and San Gimignano with hotel pickup in a semi private minivan, a tasting of wines and local products in a well known cellar and a leader with you the whole day. Transport, pickup and tasting are included at €268 per person, the Siena cathedral ticket and tips are not. Pickup only inside the Aurelian Walls, so give an exact central address. In our comparison: #45 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy a full-day journey from Rome, through the Chianti hills, to visit the cities of Siena and San Gimignano. Siena is a beautiful medieval city in Italy, you will visit the heart of city and the central square, “Piazza del Campo” where the famous Palio takes place, a medieval-style horse race. Siena is famous for its wine but and for its sweets: the “Panpepato”, “Panforte”, “Ricciarelli”. Continuation to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La Vernaccia". After we stop for a tasting of wines and local products in a beautiful cellar, visit the estate and the Cellars where wine production and grape processing takes place. the tasting includes 10 different types of wine and a lunch based on typical local products. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1296 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Group size varies by option: max 6 from €268 · private from €368 - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €188: ages 4 to 8 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1296 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €268 per person for the Shared Small Group Option option; other options up to €368 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 135 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Welcome Italy - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Group size varies by option: max 6 from €268 · private from €368 - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.77 from 135 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 127 of 135. - 5 stars: 116 (86%) - 4 stars: 11 (8%) - 3 stars: 5 (4%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, drivers and winery meals; some feel the tasting leaves too little time to explore the towns. **Praised:** - Guides explain the towns' history and answer questions - Drivers provide safe, comfortable journeys and courteous service - Winery lunches and wine pairings frequently stand out as the highlight - Small groups and flexible guides make the experience feel personal - Countryside views and historic towns offer a welcome break from Rome **Complaints:** - Some feel rushed in the towns, while others report enough time to explore - Steep streets make the walking difficult for some travellers with limited mobility - Some expected to enter Siena's cathedral but were unable to visit Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-09-15 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Shared Small Group Option | €268 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Portuguese, Spanish, English | Small Group: Maximum 6 people per minivan Wine Tasting and Tuscan Lunch: Visit to the Winery Wine Tasting Tuscan Cuisine Tasting Car or Minivan Pickup included | | Private Tour Option | €368 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Italian, Portuguese, English, Spanish | Pickup included | ## What's included - Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan - Free Pick-up and drop-off to the Hotels, Appartments, Bed&Breakfast - Experience a Semi-Private Tour - Tour guides during the whole trip - Tasting of wines and local products in a famous cellar - Visit of San Gimignano, the city of 100 towers - 2 hours visit of Siena with your tour leader ## Not included - Siena Cathedral entrance tickets - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica Cateriniana Di S. Domenico** (20m) - The Basilica of San Domenico is located on the slopes of the historic center of Siena, framed by the houses that "climb" under the Duomo, it is among the most important churches in the city especially for its link with the life of Saint Catherine of Siena. Built between 1226... 2. **Duomo di Siena** (20m) - (visit outside), is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, dedicated from its earliest days as a Roman Catholic Marian church, and now dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Built between 1214 and 1263, it has a Latin cross structure, a not very protruding dome with the bell tower... 3. **Centro Storico di Siena - World Heritage Site** (1h) - It is the heart of the city of Siena, the fulcrum of the historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Piazza del Campo has the shape of a shell divided into nine sections, in memory of the Nine Lords who... 4. **Historic Centre of San Gimignano** (45m) - San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena. “The City of the Hundred Towers” and it still maintains its original features and timeless charm. Furthermore, the name ‘San Gimignano’ is linked to one of the most historical Tuscan wines:” La... 5. **Tenuta Torciano** (2h) - is a secret jewel in the heart of Tuscany, near San Gimignano and centrally located between Siena and Florence. Its history sees 13 generations of winemakers who have been able to create high quality wines. Here, in these places, the knowledge of ancient cultivation methods... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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: 1296 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B - Pickup service only in the city center inside the Aurelian Walls - Provide the correct phone number with international country code - check that you provide all the details to the agency - Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service - Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan - Emergency number also operational via whatsapp - One day before call to confirm the pickup ## Compared with other Day Trips from Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 75** | €268 | 10h | 4.77 (135) | varies by option | | [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 #45 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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