Top San Gimignano Culture

Explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano on a private walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre with a local guide. Follow a centuries-old pilgrim road to a series of historic landmarks, get views of the Tuscan countryside, and learn about the fascinating history of the region. This tour offers flat rate pricing for up to 15 people, and can be customized to your group’s interests and abilities. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

Ideally suited for first-time visitors, this private walking tour covers the highlights of historic San Gimignano in a couple of short hours. Traverse the Tuscan town with your own personal English or Italian-speaking guide, taking in sights like the Bell Tower, 13th-century Church of Sant’Agostino, and the Duomo and Cisterna squares.

In the heart of Tuscany and Chianti. Hills, vineyards, unspoiled nature. Intact medieval cities. Unforgettable atmospheres.

This Hilly medieval city is famous for its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches and well-known as a town of fine towers. The historic center of the city has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering visitors the chance to step back in time while enjoying its local products, including saffron and its white wine. Explore the hill town of San Gimignano and discover many Medieval towers that give the town such an unforgettable skyline.

See the sights of San Gimignano, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walking tour. You'll have the chance to admire the Tuscan scenery from the hilltop town, which is known for its Etruscan history and medieval architecture.

Set on a pretty hill just 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the heart of San Gimignano, San Quirico Winery is the ideal spot to discover the magic of Tuscan wine on a private tutored wine tasting. Tour the cellar, learn the basics of winemaking, then sample four delicious vintages alongside bruschetta, salami, and cheese.

Visit a family-owned winery in San Gimignano for a tour of its prestigious vineyards, followed by a tasting session and lunch. Owned by the esteemed Giachi winemaking family, the Tenuta Torciano estate is dedicated to the production of the vernaccia grape, which is then turned into San Gimignano’s famous wine. Visit the estate’s unique spiral vineyard, sample several varietals of Tuscan wine, then take a seat for a 4-course lunch of local specialities.

Sip on wine in San Gimignano during a Tuscan wine and food tasting. Try varietals such as Brunello di Montalcino, Vernaccia, and Chianti Classico, and learn about the distinct Tuscan winemaking regions as you drink. The tasting session is complemented by your choice of food. Select a winemaker option to include some light snacks, or upgrade to include a light lunch or dinner.

Discover the art of pasta making and other Italian cooking techniques at a 2-hour class in Tuscany. Visit a winery and learn to create three varieties of pasta plus other Tuscan classics, with guidance from a chef. Then, savor your creations for lunch or dinner. Afterward, enjoy an estate tour and tastings of 15 home-made winery products, including wines and olive oils. Choose a lunchtime or evening class, with no hotel pickup or drop-off included.

Combine your San Gimignano sightseeing with a taste of the local terroir on this organic winery visit. Go behind-the-scenes at the family-run farm and vineyard, tour the facilities, and then indulge in a generous wine tasting. You’ll also sample locally made olive oils, and enjoy a classic Tuscan feast of bruschetta, pasta, and more. Choose from lunch or dinner tours to best suit your schedule.

Tuscany is Italy’s gastronomic heartland and a cooking class is the perfect way to discover the region’s rich culinary traditions. On this 3-hour small-group cooking class, pick up tips and techniques from a local chef; create traditional recipes such as antipasti, bruschetta, and pasta dishes; then tuck into a delicious homemade lunch or dinner, accompanied by Tuscan wines.

Enjoy this private 3 day experience to get to know the best sites of Tuscany Region. This tour has been divided in three separate days to offer a more relaxed and private experience. Being a private tour, it can be customised it to fit your own needs. On Day 1: you will enjoy a 4 hours Walking Tour of Florence with your official tour guide. Pick up will be at a centrally located meeting point. If your hotel is in the city center, we can arrange a walking pick up if it's possible. You will enjoy an inside visit of Accademia Gallery. On Day 2: private 8-hour tour to Pisa and Lucca in a private luxury vehicle with driver/guide. Pick-up and drop off will be in your hotel in Florence. You will first visit Pisa and then continue to Lucca. On Day 3: private 8-hour tour to Siena and San Gimignano in a private luxury vehicle with driver/guide. Pick-up and drop off will be in your hotel in Florence. You will first visit Siena and then continue to San Gimignano. - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

This tour is not a simple wine tasting, but you will have the opportunity to be accompanied by the producer in the vineyards and in the cellar, to get to know the viticulture and winemaking techniques

Discover one of Tuscany’s most culturally significant hill towns during this private walking tour through Colle Val D’Elsa. Escape the tourist track and explore an authentic medieval-era town with deep roots in the arts. Learn about its connection to architect Arnolfo di Cambio and writer Carlo Collodi, author of Pinocchio, during an attraction-packed stroll.

In a territory where red dominates in the best wineries, Pietrafitta stands out by making white its iconic wine. Vernaccia di Pietrafitta is the symbol of the estate, the first DOC wine in Italian winemaking history. Dry and enjoyable wine, mentioned in numerous literary works of the past, Vernaccia has always been the protagonist of the socio-cultural tradition of the area, meeting the favor of all palates. Drinking Pietrafitta wine is not just a pleasant sensory experience. It is a journey through time. A journey that unfolds into the past, arriving even before the year one thousand.

Enjoy a week-long horse riding holiday and discover the beauties of Tuscany on horseback! Have your first lessons or join the tours for experienced riders. During these trail rides in this wild part of Maremma Toscana, you will cross native woods and small rivers, pass medieval villages, canter along blooming meadows and have great views. Our horses are very reliable and sure-footed and you will have lots of fun.