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The Original Best of Tuscany Tour

The first and original Best of Tuscany Tour. A small group Tuscany tour that takes you to the region’s most stunning hilltop towns: Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni.

The Ultimate Tuscany Tour

Do you want to experience the real Tuscan life? Drink wine, soak up the rolling hills and stroll in the hill top towns? Look no, further, this is the only Tuscany Tour you need!

See the Best of Tuscany on this full-day guided small group trip from Florence!

Our Best of Tuscany tour has rolling hills, lush vineyards, and food to die for. We’ll take you to three of Tuscany’s most charming hilltop towns in an accompanied day trip from Florence. Break for a dream lunch at a beautiful Tuscan estate, and enjoy an exclusive tasting of Chianti’s finest wines.

Small Group, Private Transfers – Covid-19 note*

ArtViva has only high quality small group tours. Usually you’ll either be in a car or a minivan as you travel through the Tuscan countryside. No big buses, or groups of 100 plus like some tours! *For this reason in the current months we are unable to run the small group semi-private version of this tour as we are not able to maintain social distancing. Please book a private tour from the calendar if you wish to join us this summer.

Visit Siena

The first stunning hilltop town of the three we visit.

Visit San Gimignano

The Manhattan of Tuscany. A wonderfully atmospheric small hilltop town.

Visit Monteriggioni

A small jewel of a hilltop town. Monteriggioni is a quaint, charming, medieval hamlet.

Free time to explore the fabulous medieval hilltop villages visited

We always make sure you have enough time to wander and wonder without making the day too long.

Lunch at a Tuscan estate, including a wine tasting

A delicious Italian style Tuscan lunch and wine to wash it down.

Fascinating stories to bring the past to life while you travel between towns

A great guide with your small group.

Classic Tuscan landscapes and iconic views

See the very best of beautiful classic Tuscany. Rolling hills, shimmering olive groves and glorious vineyards.

Tasting of top-quality Tuscan olive oil

Enjoy the great tastes of Tuscany.

Private mini-bus transport – no large buses!

Enjoy a serene ride through the hills! No horrible large crowds or stuffy buses.

The scenic route through Tuscany

Take in Tuscany’s picturesque countryside while learning the territory’s deep and ancient history. Our (very) small group Tuscany tour will guarantee that you get the most out of your experience. That means spacious minivans and small groups, and a fun guide eager to share the region’s history. We’ve designed this tour to give you the chance to meet and get to know your fellow travelers and guide. We want you to feel comfortable asking questions, to share your own stories, to stop for pictures. We know the best highway stops for those iconic Tuscan shots, so be sure to bring your camera!

Small town charm – Tuscany Tour

Enjoy free time to tour Tuscany’s 3 most famous medieval towns on your own. Stroll through Siena’s historic city centre, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the soaring medieval towers of San Gimignano. Visit Monteriggioni, known as the Gateway to the Middle Ages. In each town, we’ve given you free reign to spend the time the way you want. Visit churches and museums. Wander the cobblestone streets and narrow stone alleys. Unwind with an afternoon gelato at the world’s best gelateria.

A Dream Italian Lunch

You’ll taste a gourmet lunch of local Tuscan specialties and homegrown ingredients. Yes, that means real extra-virgin olive oil and Chianti’s finest wines! And if you have allergies or dietary requirements, don’t worry. Tuscan food has something for everyone.

The Best of Tuscany Tour – prefer a private Tuscany experience?
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Tuscan food and wine

Tour Details

Sites Visited in this tour:

  • San Gimignano
  • Siena
  • Monteriggioni
  • Tuscan Estate/Wine Estate in San Gimignano area

Included

  • All transfers from/to Florence
  • Wine tasting at typical Tuscan estate
  • Typical Tuscan light lunch
  • Visit to Siena historical center
  • Visit to the hilltop town Monteriggioni
  • Visit to the beautiful hilltop town of San Gimignano

Not included:
Optional gratuities

Weather:
Runs rain or shine

Meeting Time 8.15 (15 minutes before the tour starts) 

Start Time 8.30

Length:
9 hours

Start Location:
Florence

End Location:
Florence

Dress Code:
Comfortable shoes, casual dress

Important information
Vehicles are not able to enter into the walled cities of the ancient hilltop towns so there is some walking involved. Children are welcome on this tour however we are not always able to provide car seats and by law children cannot ride on a parent’s lap. Please contact us ahead of time if you are travelling with small children.

Visit to Monteriggioni is optional if more time is desired in Siena or San Gimignano. You may have a guide to accompany you on the drive or a driver-guide – city tours are not included.

 

Meeting Point

Piazza Giuseppe Poggi

Florence, 50125

Underneath the San Niccolò tower arch in the centre of the square.

FAQ's

We accept most major credit cards and payment forms. Please see the bottom of our website for the payment types accepted.

Most of our customers enjoy having the benefits of a private tour. You have your own guide. You can have rest stops when you like. We can tailor the tour to suit your needs and preferences. We always choose the best guide for your needs, whether you are a family, an art school, or a company doing an incentive event.

All our tours except our Sex, Drugs and Renaissance tour are kid friendly. When doing a private tour with us, you have your own guide, so tell us in the notes of the booking the ages of your kids and we will tailor the tour and choose a guide that’s great for kids for you. We also have 4 special kids’ tours in Florence.

No large bags or backpacks in museums, in churches shoulders and knees must be covered so bring a scarf to cover your shoulders. IF it’s a walking, bicycle or a countryside tour make sure to bring comfortable shoes.

It’s important for everyone to bring their ID

student or children for the museum

All tours are conducted in English only unless otherwise noted or requested. Other languages available for all private tours on request.

We recommend arriving 15 minutes before departure time for all tours and services

We are offering mainly Private and some Semi-private tours at the moment. We do not offer many semi private small group tours anymore due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The difference between Private and Semi-private is that the private tours are fully private tours with your own guide and the Semi-private are small shared group tours where individuals can join others.

Yes, children of all ages are allowed on the tour. Infants require a car seat.

Please contact us for private tour options

Yes, just let us know what your dietary requirements are and we will update the venue.

Typical Tuscan lunch at an estate. We can accommodate any dietary requirements or food allergies.

Yes, you will have free time in each town to explore on your own.

We use a 9-seater minivan

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