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Take a break from sightseeing and head to the Tuscan countryside surrounding Siena to join a local forager on a truffle hunt through the woods. Follow your host and his pups across the hills as they search out precious tubers and learn all there is to know about truffles and the dogs trained to hunt them. Afterwards, head back to Siena to sample a number of truffle products in a local gourmet shop.

Explore the beautiful Tuscan countryside in Italian style on an authentic Vespa scooter! Zip along hillside roads past historic villas, medieval villages, olive groves and vineyards. Stop at a local farm and winery for a fresh Tuscan lunch and tasting of Chianti wines. Drive your own Vespa, or ride with an experienced guide if you prefer.

One of the best wine region of the world with a local driving-guide and wine connoisseur, born and raise in the area.Private tour in a boutique wineries , driving through the most scenic road of Val d'Orcia with chance to stop for the best Tuscan countryside pictures. Day trip in a fully licensed Mercedes van

Cover both the culture and cuisine of one of Tuscany’s most intact medieval hilltowns with this Siena walking tour that includes food tastings along the way. Choose a private or small-group tour and meet your guide in the heart of the city to take in highlights like Piazza del Campo and the cathedral, pausing to sample savory and sweet local specialties.

Spend an enchanted evening at a winery estate in Chianti on this half-day tour from Siena. Travel through the scenic landscape of Tuscany to reach the winery estate, then take a tour of the winery, capped off by wine tasting. Afterward, find your seat at a festively decorated table situated in the vineyards for a barbecue dinner accompanied by wine and music.

Opt for a personalized experience of Siena’s top attraction on a private tour of Siena Cathedral (Il Duomo). With just your private guide and party, you’ll discover easy-to-miss details in the cathedral’s interior and benefit from commentary integral to understanding the statues of Michelangelo and the art inside the Chapel of St. John the Baptist. Plus, booking in advance means you’ll save hours of waiting in line with a skip-the-line admission ticket.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden, but no less fascinating places than Siena and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be customized, to be browsed whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends. N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the normal route of the Top 10 in Siena is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.

A two hours enchanting walk, discovering Siena most beloved places. Start in front of the Basilica San Domenico, where the relics of St. Catherine are kept, then continues towards her ancient house. Stroll in the characteristic streets and reach the Cathedral. Decide with your guide if you want to enter shortly to see the unique marble floor and artworks by Donatello, Bernini and Michelangelo. Arrive at the famous Piazza del Campo, the main square, where the Palio (horse race), takes place twice a year. Discover this medieval tradtion and understand why it is so important for the Sienese. The Town Hall is an example of Italian architecture, which houses the important city museum. Admire also the Joyfull Fountain and listen to funny anecdotes about the mysterious river called "Diana". At the end of the tour visit our location in an historic palace, Palazzo Scotti, where you can take amazing pictures from our exclusive windows overlooking Piazza del Campo. Relax and enjoy your time!

Explore the enchanting Chianti region during your trip from Siena to Florence with our expert local driver, aboard a comfortable Minivan with a large trunk. Immerse yourself in the picturesque Tuscan landscape adorned with rolling hills, vineyards, cypresses, olive trees, and sunflowers. Itinerary: • Private collection at the indicated address. • 1st stop at the Monteriggioni Castle, an invincible castle and ancient outpost built by the Republic of Siena, serving as a strategic control point along the historic Via Francigena (the medieval road once traveled by Crusader soldiers and pilgrims). • 2nd stop in San Gimignano, a true open-air museum, famous worldwide for its valuable medieval towers and typical shops managed by expert craftsmen. If you wish, you can ask our driver to make an additional stop in the cellar to enjoy a typical lunch or a fine wine tasting, with an additional cost based on the extended time. This is our beautiful Tuscany for you !

Bus tours can make many stops in a short amount of time, but they can be plodding affairs and leave travelers feeling out of touch with the landscapes they drive through. This tour—which takes to the roads of the Chianti region on vintage Fiat 500s—allows visitors more fun and the chance to drive themselves while they follow a guide. Pass medieval villages, rolling countryside, and wineries, and stop for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting.

Avoid the hassle of navigating the rural roads and trying to locate the small cellars in Tuscany’s wine country with this wine tour that includes round-trip transportation. Stop for a tour and tasting at one or two scenic wineries near Siena before a lunch break. In the afternoon, visit cellars in Montalcino or the Val d’Arno to sample some of Tuscany’s most historic labels.

Explore Tuscany beyond Florence or Siena with a full-day wine tour. Get picked up at your hotel for a small-group tour to visit local wineries and relax over lunch in the town of Montepulciano. Learn about how wine is made and taste regional specialties including Brunello. Meet the people behind the wine without the hassle of a rental car or navigating between wineries.

Get an extra boost from your electric bike on a half-day bike tour of the Chianti region. Follow your guide through a picturesque landscape of gentle hills with vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, stopping at a 12th-century castle and a winery. Your tour includes a wine tasting, bottled water, and use of all necessary equipment.

IMPORTANT: For those who booked in the mixed group mode (and not private group) contact me before you book: at least 5 people booked to go. This tour will take you through the fascinating world of the Palio, the renowned horse race that showcases the Sienese people's pride in their Contrada and their city. We'll stroll along picturesque medieval streets, immersing ourselves in the authenticity and charm that earned Siena a spot on the Unesco World Heritage list. Along the way, we'll encounter significant figures who hail from this city, like Santa Caterina. We'll also delve into secular institutions such as the medieval hospital, Santa Maria della Scala, one of the oldest in Europe, the stunning Cathedral (exterior), and the civic powerhouse, Palazzo Pubblico with the magnificent Piazza del Campo. These iconic Sienese landmarks will grant you a genuine insider's perspective, allowing you to truly know the city and see it through the eyes of a local.

Take off your shoes and - literally - immerse yourself into ancient Tuscan culture on a grape stomping excursion to the Chianti hills.  In addition to grinding grapes into juice with your bare feet, you’ll also get an up close look at life at a Tuscan winery. A visit to the wine cellar and tasting is also included. After you’ve stomped to your heart’s content, replenish your strength with a homemade lunch.

Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Siena with Afternoon Meal. Immersed in the magical atmosphere of rural Tuscany, just a stone's throw from the old town of medieval Siena, the experience is a journey into the history, culture, tradition, and science that give life to every bottle of our organic wine. During the winery tour we will analyze together the characteristics of the vineyard agro-ecosystem and the techniques used to preserve and regenerate rural resources. In our old wine cellar, we will take you through the fascinating world of winemaking and the secrets behind crafting quality wine. The tour will end in our tasting room, where you will grasp all the organoleptic nuances of our young and vintage wines. Each glass will be paired with the best seasonal Tuscan products, to delight your palate and nourish your soul.

Bus tours of Tuscany can feel out of touch with the beautiful, rolling countryside that travelers love. This tour allows you to get out of the bus and into the landscapes of the Tuscan countryside on a bike, following routes designed for casual cyclists or professionals. It’s a small-group affair, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and finishes with a lunch of Tuscan dishes and wine.

Drench yourself in the fabled Tuscan countryside on this private, day-long hiking tour from Siena. Meet your expert guide in Siena and then drive in a comfortable minivan to the trail where you perambulate through verdant vineyards, rustic villages, and over the classic rolling hills of Tuscany. Stop halfway along the hike to indulge in a classic lunch of Tuscan treats and then travel via minivan to the town of San Gimignano, known as the ‘medieval Manhattan’ for its many gothic towers that form a medieval skyline in the 21st century. 

Many of Italy’s most charming hill towns are a challenge to reach with public transport. With this day trip, round-trip transport takes the stress out of visiting Volterra and San Gimignano and gives you time to explore both in a single day. Enjoy seamless pickup and free time in both towns, breaking up your visits with lunch at a Chianti cellar accompanied by a tasting of five different wines.

Nestled in the Chianti hills, visit the estate, whose villa is the historical testimony of a history dating back to the year 1000, and taste high quality Chianti wines with a classic soul in this “Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin” path, which begins in the vineyard and then takes you to discover the cellars

Visiting our farm means exploring a historical reality of the Tuscan Maremma, a traditional family farm - which today has been able to transform itself into a 4.0 company based on the concept of circular economy. A journey between tradition and innovation. The route of the guided tour shows the entire sustainable supply chain of the company: from agriculture for the production of buffalo feed to cattle breeding in large outdoor fenced areas; from the production of milk to its transformation into cheese in the company dairy; from the use of agricultural waste to produce renewable energy in a biogas plant to reuse the process residue as an organic fertilizer.

Spend a day riding along peaceful roads through the scenic, Tuscan hills on an original Piaggio Ape Calessino. Experience a unique way of admiring Chianti's sights, and stop for a wine tasting and delicious lunch along the way.

If you are looking for an activity that combines a visit to a special city of art like Siena with fun for the whole family, with particular attention to the little ones, you just have to try this PolaTour! By reading the guide you will enter directly into a fairytale world that will allow adults to discover the city with new eyes and children to explore Siena through the places in the heart of the 17 Contrade. Discover the places where the indissoluble bond that binds every Sienese to their district is created: the fountains! Will you be able to find all the fantastic animals? Immortalize them with an instant photo and keep them in the PolaGuide! N.B. In the days of the Palio (29 June-2 July and 13-16 August) the path of the 17 Fantastic Animals is not feasible and is replaced with that of the Top 10 dedicated to the places of the Palio, of which we will provide a dedicated guide and map.