Private half day tour to San Gimignano from Florence
Explore San Gimignano from Florence! See the 12 towers of the medieval skyline, taste local Vernaccia wine with views over the Tuscan countryside
from €250≈ $290 · £214Other currencies at today’s rate — you are charged in euro
- Location:
- Florence
- Duration:
- 4 hours
- Language:
- English
- Tour type:
- Private tour
- Group:
- Your party only
- Free cancellation:
- Up to 24 hrs
- Ticket:
- E-ticket on your phone
- We collect you where you are staying
Why you will remember it
- Private is just for you! Top safety, comfort, privacy and flexibility
- Visit the famous hilltop town of San Gimignano from Florence
- Admire the unique skyline made by ancient towers
- Explore the historic center of San Gimignano, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit the Duomo , Palazzo del Popolo and the infamous Museum of Torture
- Wander the local shops, taste Vernaccia wine and delicious gelato
The itinerary
A private tour of medieval San Gimignano from Florence
Explore the ancient 13 towers of the San Gimignano skyline! Relax in a local winery and taste typical Vernaccia wine while enjoying the most charming views over the Tuscan slopes.
Start your trip to Tuscany
Drive through picturesque hills with ancient wineries, vineyards and olive groves. Departing from your accommodation, reach one of the finest hilltop towns tucked away in the heart of Tuscany: San Gimignano, famous for its picturesque ancient towers.
Explore San Gimignano’s towers
San Gimignano’s cultural and natural patrimony has been recognized by UNESCO. Even more impressive is the medieval skyline made up of the 13 remaining towers. They were 72 one for each wealthy family, with remarkable views from above and below them. The town rises on a hill (334m high) dominating Elsa Valley with its towers dating back to the 11th century.
Visit the Duomo and medieval palazzi
Climb a medieval tower and admire amazing panoramas over the valley. Visit the Duomo, the romantic simplicity of the 12th century hides the interior magnificence. Admire ‘Palazzo del Popolo’, ‘Palazzo Nuovo del Podestà’ now the town hall, S. Agostino Church, the Museum of Holy Relics and the infamous Museum of Torture which displays early instruments of torture.
Tuscan bites, vernaccia and gelato
Enter the numerous small artisan boutiques with local products and souvenirs. Taste ‘vernaccia’ wine typical from San Gimignano, one of the most ancient grape varieties in Italy even mentioned by Dante Alighieri in his Divine Comedy!
Your private half day tour to San Gimignano from Florence ends with a comfortable drive among charming views, back to your accommodation.
Private tour — everything you need to know
Included:
- Private service: your party will be the only one in the vehicle
- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure
- Pick up and drop off directly at your accommodation in Florence
- Knowledgeable English-speaking driver to lead you through the experience
- Transport with fully equipped Mercedes vehicle, free Wi-Fi and fresh bottled water
- Free time to visit San Gimignano at your own pace
- All taxes, tolls and gasoline
- No hidden costs
Not Included:
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
- Meals
Optional:
- Gratuities
- Extra hours to extend your day (Euro 90.00 per hour, per party)
Prices below are per party (not per person), vary depending on group size and are valid for pick up/drop off in Florence.
- Euro 250.00 – party of 1 person
- Euro 300.00 – party of 2 people
- Euro 350.00 – party of 3 people
- Euro 400.00 – party of 4 people
- Euro 450.00 – party of 5 people
- Euro 500.00 – party of 6 people
- Euro 550.00 – party of 7 people
- Euro 600.00 – party of 8 people
For different pick up/drop off locations, larger parties (9 or more people) or customized itineraries, please Contact us for alternative options for an estimate.
Tour type: private, your party will be the only one in the vehicle
Language: the driver is English-speaking
Vehicle: Mercedes sedan or van, depending on your party size
Activity level: easy
Accessibility: the experience can accommodate people with reduced mobility and foldable wheelchair/scooters users, if advised at the time of booking
Friendly cancellation policy: full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to the departure time
Book With Confidence & Travel Safe: this tour is covered by our special Book with confidence and travel safe policy
Departure/Return point: your accommodation in Florence
Departure time: Suggested 9:00am or 2:30pm, but you can customize it to suit your travel needs
Service duration: The price includes up to 4 hours (i.e. 9:00am pick up – 1:00pm drop off). If you’d like to extend your day you can check availability directly with your driver.
Meeting instructions:
Hotel: your driver will look for you in the lobby of your hotel.
Private apartment: meet your driver close to the main door, in the street.
Any different meeting instructions will be notified on your confirmation voucher.
- 9:00am – Depart from your accommodation in Florence
- 10:00am to 12:00pm – approx. 2 hours of free time to visit San Gimignano at your own pace
- 1:00pm – Drop off at your accommodation in Florence
Please note: the above schedule is an example to give an idea about distances, driving and sightseeing times. It may vary depending on your accommodation, traffic, etc.
For special requests (i.e. want to add a winery visit and tasting, etc.), let us know at the time of booking, we can create your perfect itinerary!
What our guests actually say
Every review below is public on the platform it came from.
Beautiful drive to SG. Andrea provide historical and cultural information along the way. Definitely the best way to see the sites. We spent some lovely time in SG and then Andrea whisked us back to our apartment in Florence.
Paulo was a real professional. He opened doors and showed care for our comfort. His stories were great to listen to . He took us to the American cemetery and explained the history of the battles. We stopped to take scenic photos and he shared information about the area and the old village. He drove carefully through the rain . We highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic experience. Very professional tour company. Everything ran smoothly. Our guide was super. We learned a great deal on our way to and back from San Gimignano. Highly recommend.
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Meet our native English-speaking experts, Violeta and Carrie. A different pick-up time, a second vehicle for a larger family, a licensed guide, a winery to add, a wheelchair to fit in the boot, a drop-off at the airport on your last day — tell them what your day needs to look like and they will build it.
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