Taste the Best of Tuscan Wines: Montalcino and Montepulciano

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Brunello and Nobile Wine Lovers Tour Montalcino and Montepulciano

From $765.79

per group (up to 8)

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

9 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Journey to the origins some of Italy’s most celebrated ‘vino’ on a private, full-day tour designed for wine lovers and connoisseurs. Visit the medieval town of Montalcino for a gourmet lunch and tasting of famed Brunello di Montalcino wine. Continue through Tuscany’s World Heritage-listed Val d’Orcia region to reach Montepulciano, known for its Nobile di Montepulciano wine, and taste this prized elixir at a winery. Learn about the area’s history and winemaking heritage from a private guide, and meet local producers for an immersive tasting experience. Price is per group, with a maximum of either three or eight passengers, depending on season and vehicle type.

Visit two of Tuscany's most celebrated winemaking regions
See where the internationally sought-after wines Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano are made
Explore the charming medieval towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano
Private guide and driver for a personalized experience

What's Included

Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Lunch and wine tasting fees
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

We can pick up form any hotel or accommodation within the urban area of the city of Florence, for pick ups in different areas please send a request through the "special requirements"section at the time of booking.

What To Expect

Val d'Orcia (Pass By)

Montalcino

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Grande a Montepulciano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Centre of the City of Pienza (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Gluten free lunch option is available, please advise at time of booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Tim_C

One of the highlights of our trip. Such a wonderful day. Our tour guide was very kind and made sure the long drive was entertaining. And stopped at the best places. Both wineries were amazing. The owners were very accommodating and made us feel very special.

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Wonderful tour of Michelangelo and the Duamo

Craig_S, Apr 2024

Jada was very knowledgeable and a great guide for our group of 4. Here entire group was 14 people which was a good size. She was easy to understand and kept us on schedule. Great experience!!

Great Day in the Wind Country

Marjorie_C, Dec 2023

It was such a fun day and Luca was great! He really added so much. I would absolutely recommend this trip!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you for the kind review. We were blessed by a beautiful day, Montalcino and Montepulciano are magic also in winter.

Must do wine tour

Tim_C, Oct 2023

An amazing tour

Jin_T, Sep 2023

We had an amazing day doing wine tasting and soaked under the Tuscany sun. We learned so much about Brunello wine. Our guide, Tommaso, is very friendly, fun, and talkative. On the way back to Florence, he taught us to sing “Volare” in Italian. What a great way to end a pleasure tour!

Best experience in Tuscany

Taryn_A, Aug 2023

Nunzio was the best driver. Knowledgable and fun. Also flexible with our time and made the most of it. He selected 2 amazing wineries. He was such a pleasure to be with all day. If I come back to Tuscany, I would only do this tour. Definitely worth the price and highly recommended. My whole family agrees.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you Taryn, we are very proud of Nunzio and we are happy you enjoyed our favourite wineries.. Looking forward to tour you around any soon again!

No Better way to spend a day!

PAUL_M, Jun 2023

What a tremendous day. To spend time getting to know the countryside with Sandro. He was so knowledgeable about both the country and the wine process. (Nice to have someone who has worked in the business for 30 years truly educate you). The wineries were perfect - the visits spectacular along with the food and wine. Impeccable driving and vehicle comfort. Will also weave in more historical facts and Italian history then you could ever hope to learn from a book. Thank you ‘Sandro! Looking forward to the next visit already. Value was incredible.

Awesome day to drink and see

Nick_m, May 2023

The tour was awesome! Marco was our driver and he just had this laid back vibe that was perfect for the day of wine tasting. Got to see 2 kind of of winery experiences, and both were great. Also, Marco had a few cool surprises in store for us and we really enjoyed the well rounded day.

Great experience!

Michael_S, Apr 2023

Luca did a phenomenal job for us! He was very knowledgeable and was accommodating when we requested additional stops. We would highly recommend him!

Fantastic, intimate tour away from the crowds in Chianti

Andrew_W, Mar 2023

Luca picked our group up right outside our accomodations in Florence and led us out of town by way of a quick stop at Piazzle Michaelangelo and gave us an overview of the city and its history. We made our way from there down towards Montalcino. Along the way Luca explained about the differences between the wines (e.g. Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Rosso di Montalcino vs. Chianti). We were in awe as the sunshine broke through the clouds as a we approached the town of Montalcino. Luca drove us up to the town center and dropped us off to walk and explore for half an hour before departing to Poggio Rubino. We were happily surprised at the delicious courses for lunch that were paired with the range of wines produced at the property. We departed for Montepulciano after making some purchases to be shipped to us. We made a quick detour in Pienza, where we go had a quick walk around and got some caffe espresso to perk up. We stopped in Val d'Orcia and were able to get out of the car and take in the verdant landscape. We soon got to the main piazza in Montepulciano and walked to Talosa, where we did a self tour of their underground cellar before the tasting. We walked around the town and took in the vistas before returning to Florence. It was a fantastic tour, and Luca is a first-rate guide. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you Andrew, it was a truly enjoyable day for me as well, and I was happy to have the privilege to introduce you to some of the greatest wines in Italy and one of the most scenic countryside in Italy. Looking forward to seeing you again here and to introduce you to the other amazing destinations of Tuscany. All the best!

A wonderful day in Tuscany

Gary_J, Nov 2022

Our tour guide Luca was fantastic . His attention to detail and his enthusiasm was great . The day was filled with many highlights . Food , wine and history . A perfect combination

First time in Toscana

Dmitry_S, Oct 2022

A special experience- slow paced and thoughtful intro in Toscana life, scenery and tempo. Thank you, Luca and Jacommo

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you Dmitry !

You won’t regret this tour!

q8wtgp4hsh, Aug 2022

Would definitely recommend this tour! Luca arrived at the hotel right on time and was very kind and knowledgeable! We will be reaching out to him next time we are here in Florence

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you! Luca

Don’t Leave Tuscany without having Dario show you his love for Italy !!

Nicholas_A, Aug 2022

We had the best driver EVER… Dario was helpful, funny, and friendly ….he made this excursion the BEST day in Tuscany….ended with round of hugs …. Grazie !!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you Nicholas , glad you enjoyed Dario's company!

Great guide!

Jennifer_S, Jul 2022

Our guide was fantastic the scenery was beautiful and the first winery was spectacular. The second winery which had recently been purchased by a German investor was sadly disappointing. Wonderful Day!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you Jennifer , we are happy to hear you had a great day, We hand pick the best local wineries so we are sorry to hear that in this case the second winery did not meet or exceeded your expectations as it should have been,we will make the most of your kind feedbacks . Thanks Luca

Wine tasting from New Orleans

Catherine_D, Jul 2022

Luca is so nice and you will definitely having a great time . He took us to the most beautiful wine tasting and our lunch was delicious. Plus the view of the sunflower are the best !

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you Catherine! It was a pleasure to introduce you to this fantastic area and wines!

A beautiful day In Tuscan wine country!

Joe_P, Apr 2022

What a beautiful day in Tuscany! Our guide Luca was awesome! Friendly, knowledgeable about wines and the Tuscany region. Luca took us to a fantastic, small, family run winery in Montalcino where we met the owners, toured the winery, and had a wine and cheese tasting overlooking the vineyards. We also visited a winery in Montepulciano, and then walked around the charming center town. A great experience - highly recommended!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you for the kind words Joe, it was a great pleasure sharing the day with your family!

Amazing Tuscan Countryside Adventure

Michele_H, Aug 2021

This was a most amazing experience, our favorite day in Italy! Incredible wine, beautiful countryside, remarkable people we met along the way. Luca was a fabulous guide and we can’t wait to come back.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you Michele and Vito, it was my pleasure sharing the day with you! Looking forward to see you soon here again! All the best!

Luca Rocks

laura d, Aug 2019

I've never learned so much history in my life! Luca was full of interesting facts and anecdotes, We had such a lovely time with him. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2019

Thank you Laura, history is my favourite subject, and sharing stories is one of the beauties of travelling. I am glad you enjoyed the day, looking forward to meeting you again in future.

Great day trip

Rory C, Jun 2019

We had a great day being driven around by Adriano. He knew all the best spots in each town for photos and views, and was great entertainment and good company. The wine was delicious, of course, and so was the lunch. The benefit of a private tour is that we were able to stop along the way for a photo on the roadside if we passed a particularly picturesque spot, and that we could adjust the time we spent at each stop to our preferences. Would recommend.

Fun in Tuscany

Jan M, May 2019

We were a group of 8 adults doing a private wine tour. Andriano was our driver and guide. He offered to change our tour and alter it to meet our needs because it was raining the day of our tour. We did the original wine tour and were very happy with our experience. We had time in both towns and Pienze as well. Andriano had suggestions for us and where to shop, view and things to look at. He had much information about Italy and answers to many other questions we had. The lunch at the winery was very personal and they catered to our needs and provided a great experience. We would highly recommend this tour.