Top Montepulciano Outdoor Activities

The Montepulciano tour will allow you to discover one of the most fascinating towns of the area, the so-called “Renaissance pearl” sheltered inside Medieval city walls. During our tour, we will climb through the town, following the winding main street, thereby admiring Montepulciano's wonderful palaces and churches along the way. We will learn about its traditions … for example:– did you know that once a year they have a barrel-pushing competition? When we reach the summit of the town, we will find ourselves in the magical Piazza Grande, where we will be able to visit the never-finished Cathedral, the Fortress, and enjoy a wonderful view over the Val di Chiana and part of the Val d'Orcia. Last but not least, our tour will take us underground to visit one of the ancient wineries of the town, and taste a glass of Nobile wine. IMPORTANT: the tour schedule in the system is 10am and 15pm, but the tour times can be arranged directly with the guide upon request. (Anti-Covid Vaccinated Tour Guide)

Rent an electric bicycle in Montepulciano and visit the wineries of Tuscany without getting too tired. Thanks to the extra sprint it gives you over hilly terrain, the electric bike is the perfect way to explore the country lanes and soak up the landscape of the famous wine region. Following a planned route, you will be able to visit a selection of local wineries and enjoy two wine tastings in their cellars.

Wine lovers experience in Montepulciano: perfect experience in Montepulciano for real wine lovers.

While the Tuscan countryside is enchanting from any angle, the beautiful landscape is truly breathtaking from the air! Get an amazing new perspective on the area’s vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills with a morning hot air balloon flight. Climb into a basket and rise up into the air for an unforgettable flight over Montepulciano and Val d'Orcia. Once back on solid ground, celebrate with a glass of Champagne and a light breakfast.

Learn how to make two types of homemade Italian pasta—topped off by a tasty tiramisu dessert—during this small-group cooking workshop in Montepulciano. Head to the home of a local Tuscan cook and enjoy an intimate class in a group capped at 12 people. A tasting of your creations is included, paired with wine and prosecco.

Explore a wine cellar in Montepulciano with this tasting and tour. See rows of large oak barrels full of aging wine and learn about how it is made. Taste three local wines alongside pecorino cheese, Tuscan salami, and bruschetta. A small group size offers an intimate atmosphere.

Discover the secrets to Tuscan cuisine during a small-group cooking class in Montepulciano. With the careful guidance of your host, learn how to prepare an appetizer, two types of fresh pasta with sauces, and an iconic dessert. Once everything is ready, sit down with your classmates and enjoy your handmade Italian feast. Afterward, you’re ready to impress your friends and family back home.

Combine a scenic, gently-paced cycling ride with a tasty lunch and wine tasting during this half-day, small-group excursion in Tuscany. Bike through winding country rodes and picturesque villages. Then, taste local wines in a vineyard and enjoy a Tuscan lunch. Upgrade to an e-bike at an additional cost.

The guided ride will take you on a relaxing and unforgettable stroll on horseback through the luscious green landscape typical of the Tuscan countryside. At the end of the ride, the scents and colors of our vineyards will await you. We will let you know the secrets of winemaking, starting from the harvest to the aging. Everything will then be followed by a tasting of the wines of our production accompanied by a delicious Tuscan menu with a first choice, a platter of cheeses and cured meats, plus dessert.

Test your skills as archers along a demanding path in the woods, between fords and dirt tracks. You will be surrounded by the bush trees, with a guide who will teach you the technique of the best archers.

This unique experience allows you to visit the most interesting places in Val d'Orcia and Montepulciano crossing country roads to admire nature and works. The departure begins and ends in my Fattoria Madonna della Querce, next to the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Querce in Montepulciano. Here I breed Cinta Senese pigs, a type of black pig with a white belt, of Tuscan origins and very ancient. We will take a short walk among the olive trees and the vineyard to get to the pigs, which are free, separated by an electric fence. We can walk with them, touch them and take pictures. Lunch is included in the experience and includes a menu with: Bruschetta, ribollita in winter and panzanella in summer, platter with our cured meats, pecorino di Pienza cheeses with jams, cantucci and vinsanto, water, house wine, espresso coffee.

A horseback riding to slowly explore, in the open air, the most beautiful and panoramic places of the Valdichiana. Would you like to surprise your partner? Instead of horseback riding, you can choose a carriage tour! The same path and services, but you will be lulled by the carriage. Write us and we will be able to organize the best romantic experience!