Top Activities on the Ground in San Gimignano

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.

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.

Take a deep dive into Tuscany’s traditional cuisine with this farmhouse cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Tuscan dishes in her family kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves and make a selection of starters, first and second courses, and dessert, then sit down to a celebratory meal featuring the fruit of your labors.

Visit two renowned wineries—and enjoy two separate tastings—during this full-day, small-group wine lovers’ tour of Tuscany’s Chianti region. Head to scenic, medieval-era Castellina In Chianti to enjoy Chiani wines paired with traditional cured meats. Then, head to Fattoria Lornano for a chance to sample even more local vintages along with extra virgin olive oil.

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.

Explore the Renaissance charm of Florence the easy and eco-friendly way on an afternoon electric bike tour. Cruise through winding medieval streets and squares on a battery-boosted e-bike, passing by highlights like the Santa Croce Church, Piazza Duomo, the San Lorenzo Market and the banks of the River Arno. Effortlessly scale the hills around the city to take in panoramic views from romantic Piazzale Michelangelo, and enjoy the flexibility to stop often for photos.

This is a one of a kind treasure hunt. It takes place in a real medieval historic building, mostly decorated with coats of arms that belonged to the noble Florentine families. Ideal for a group of friends who want to spend a different day than usual, for corporate team building activities but also for a family with teenagers. The puzzles are fun and will stimulate your imagination. The palace in which the hunt takes place is simply magical.

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

Bike tour to discover the hills around Florence, the beautiful area of Chianti Colli Fiorentini and Chianti Classico. The tour start from San Donato, small town located just outside the town center of Florence, to avoid the trafic of the city. You'll cycle surrounded by beautiful views over the Val d'Elsa and with San Gimignano at the horizon, direction Castellina in Chianti. Castellina is one of the most charming hilltop villages in the Chianti area and you will have the time to walk in the town center before to reach the winery. The tour includes a Chianti Classico wine tour and tasting in a local winery, with a typical Tuscany light lunch. You can decide to complete an alternative tour and reach Badia a Passignano, an historic Benedictine abbey surrounded by cypresses, and Panzano in Chianti, beautiful medieval town located in the hearth of Chianti Classico region.