Top San Gimignano Outdoor Activities

Get out of restaurants and cooking classes and into the outdoors for a truffle hunt. With this tour, a guide and truffle-hunting dogs take you to look for white and black truffles while teaching you to identify the trees they grow on. After the hunt is complete, have a lunch of traditional Tuscan food products, and taste local wine, olive oils, vinegar, and truffle oil.

Taste Tuscan wine at the source with a vineyard tour and light lunch. Explore beyond the center of San Gimignano and visit an organic farm where grapes and olives are grown. Learn about how wine is made and meet the people behind the winery. Sample extra virgin olive oils along with a lunch that includes bruschetta, pasta, and a selection of pecorino cheeses.

With medieval villages hidden among rolling hills and dense forests, the Tuscan countryside is an outdoor adventure-lover’s dream destination, with plenty of opportunities for exciting exploration. On this beginner rider’s tour, delve into the Tuscan wilderness on horseback and see the best of Tuscany from the saddle. With all safety equipment included on your tour, enjoy a scenic introduction to the sport of horse-riding.

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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.

Discover the Tuscan countryside on this all-day horseback riding tour. Designed for experienced riders, you’ll explore the wild region of Maremma Toscana, crossing wooded areas and small rivers and traveling past medieval villages. The horses are reliable and sure-footed; there are several opportunities to trot and canter. A picnic lunch is included.

Get out into the Tuscan countryside on a small-group horseback riding tour near Montieri. Ride through charming towns, verdant meadows, and pretty woods with your guide. Best for riders with at least intermediate experience.

Discover the sights and flavors of Tuscany by bike on a private 6-hour tour. Set along gentle roads and trails, the countryside excursion is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the region’s world-famous landscape. Pedal your way to a traditional family farm and wine cellar. There you enjoy a filling meal paired with four different wines. Sample honey and homemade olive oil with bruschettas, cold cuts, and more.

The hill towns of San Gimignano and Monteriggioni are two of the most scenic in Tuscany, but visiting by public transportation can be a chore. With this tour, hop on an iconic Vespa scooter and zip through the Tuscan countryside Italian-style. Follow your guide along a scenic road from “San Gim” and take a break for a stroll in the medieval village of Monteriggioni before the return ride and a celebratory aperitivo.

Truffle hunting with truffle hunter and truffle dogs Tasting of typical products Dinner or lunch based on truffles

Experience the history and beauty of the Italian Countryside on a private horseback riding and wine tasting tour of the Chianti region of Tuscany. Start with an overview of the area and get to know your horse. Then spend the day riding through medieval villages, and stopping at olive groves to learn about olive oil production and picturesque vineyards where you stop and taste wines at well-known wine cellars and wineries

Discover the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside by bike. With this fun e-bike tour of San Gimignano you can see the town of Vernaccia from a different perspective. Enjoy the hills of San Gimignano and retrace the roads and history of the famous Via Francigena as part of this unique experience. How about a change of scenery? A day of nature and sport, a light breeze and a chance to fully experience Tuscany. Do climbs scare you? It won't be a problem anymore: with brand-new e-bikes equipped with pedal-assist and a battery with 3 power levels that allows you to ride more than 60 km with confidence, getting around the green Sienese countryside will be a breeze. Once you reach the bike rental point in San Gimignano, get on your e-bike and start your adventure. From here you can choose to pedal through vineyards, reach the huts of World War II partisans, or ride the paths of one of the world's most famous walking paths: the historic Via Francigena.

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

Discover the pearls of Tuscany, Florence and San Gimignano with its wine and a view from the sky. We have created this private experience to give a unique service to those who want to discover Tuscany and the beauties of the region thanks to a helicopter flight that will depart from Florence, giving a 360° view of the beautiful monuments, hills and cities. Enjoy a sky-high bird's eye view of the Chianti region with its vineyards and colorful medieval towns such as San Gimignano and Florence. Embark on a helicopter ride that reveals one of the most beautiful and breath-taking views in existence. Once aboard, depart from Florence and fly over the Arno River, giving you a 360° view of the beautiful city as you admire its most famous monuments. Then, reach San Gimignano where you will cross all of the beautiful hills of Chianti and its medieval villages.

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.

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.

Discover the natural beauty of the Tuscan countryside by bike. With this fun e-bike tour of San Gimignano you can see the town of Vernaccia from a different perspective. Enjoy the hills of San Gimignano and retrace the roads and history of the famous Via Francigena as part of this unique experience.How about a change of scenery? A day of nature and sport, a light breeze and a chance to fully experience Tuscany. Once you reach the bike rental point in San Gimignano, get on your e-bike and start your adventure. From here, you can choose to pedal through beautiful olive groves and fertile vineyards, reach the huts of World War II partisans, or ride the paths of one of the world's most famous walking paths: the historic Via Francigena, where pilgrims on bikes or on foot come from all over the world to get to St. Peter's Square in Rome. You can easily rent your e-bike either in the morning or in the afternoon for an unforgettable experience.