[MAX 8pp] Gelato, Wine & Cheese in San Gimignano from Florence
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You only have a few days in Florence — you deserve a special experience, not a standard day.
While other tours make you taxi to a meeting point and pile onto a bus with 50 strangers, you'll still be finishing your cappuccino — I pick you up at your hotel door. In a Mercedes van, through the cypress hills to San Gimignano.
We arrive off-peak, when the town can finally breathe, and I walk in with you to show you the best of it. You skip the 30-minute line at Dondoli — two-time Gelato World Champion — because your gelato is already included.
You taste real pecorino aged in a 1400s cellar at Forme d'Arte. Then, while the standard tours are already back in Florence, you head to Cantina Torciano for 8+ wines, estate oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner — antipasto to dolce.
Door to door, no buses, no lines. For less than the price of a night in a hotel.
Max 8 travelers per tour, no more.
Block your spot now — you have up to 24 hours before to change your mind and get a full refund.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Tuscany
Leave the crowds behind as your private Mercedes van winds through the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Cypress-lined roads, golden vineyards, and stone farmhouses unfold beyond your window — the Tuscany you've always pictured, finally real. Sit back, relax, and let the landscape do the talking.
San Gimignano
San Gimignano: 14 stone towers rise above the Val d'Elsa. Walk brick alleys to Piazza della Cisterna’s octagonal well. See 14th-century frescoes inside the Collegiata. Taste cold Vernaccia white wine and local red saffron. Our Mercedes van climbs these Tuscan hills for 8 guests. This UNESCO site preserves medieval walls, paved squares, and heavy iron gates. No tour buses; just granite steps, ancient oak doors, and the scent of pressed grapes.
Options
TUSCANY DAY [SIENA included]
Pickup included
BECOME A CHEESEMAKER [Private]
Cheese Making Masterclass: Learn from a cheesemaker how to make tuscan pecorino cheese inside inside his cellar of 14th century(80 min) Private: Private — your group only Duration: 7 hours: From 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, hands-on cheese/pecorino masterclass at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting (8+ wines incl. Chianti) Itinerary by Van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Premium Mercedes Van or Car Lunch or Dinner: Full Tuscan Lunch or Dinner Pickup included
THE EXPLORER[Full Private]
Walking intro to San Gimignano Private: your group only, max 8 per van Multiples van avaiable Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, pecorino tasting at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting (8+ wines incl. Chianti) Itinerary by Van: Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Mercedes Van Lunch or Dinner: Morning option with a full Tuscan lunch or Evening with a full Tuscan dinner Pickup included
BECOME A CHEESEMAKER [Shared]
Cheese Making Masterclass: Learn how the pecorino cheese is made and create your own wheel inside the walls of San Gimignano a 1400s cellar (80 min) Shared- Max 8 people Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Gelato tasting at Dondoli, hands-on cheese/pecorino masterclass at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting 8+ wines (Incl. Chianti) Itinerary by van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Premium Mercedes Van or Car Meals: Choose Morning (Tuscan lunch/antipasto) or Evening (full Tuscan dinner) Pickup included
THE EXPLORER [Shared-8 people]
San Gimignano: Walking into the town with your driver-host Shared — Max 8 travelers Duration: 7 hours: Between 6,5 to 7 hours Tastings: Included gelato tasting at Dondoli (two-time Gelato World Champion), pecorino tasting at Forme d'Arte, wine tasting 8+ wines Itinerary by Van : Florence (hotel) → San Gimignano → Cantina Torciano → Florence (round trip) Mercedes Van or Car: Hotel pickup & drop-off- English-speaking driver-host Meals: Tuscan antipasto in a Chianti winery during the morning tour Full dinner in in a Chianti winery during the evening tour Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private hotel pickup & drop-off (Mercedes van) — No taxi, no meeting point, no bus with 50 strangers. Your driver comes to your door while you're still finishing your cappuccino.
Other drivers dump you at the gate and vanish. Yours walks in with you, showing you the best spots
Food included — a full Tuscan dinner on the evening tour (antipasto to dolce), a Tuscan antipasto on the morning tour — No sad packed lunch, no scrambling for a place to eat
Free time in San Gimignano — No one rushing you back to a bus. Wander the town at your own pace
Small group, max 8 travelers — No crowds, no waiting on strangers. Just you and your host, the way Tuscany should feel.
Pecorino cheese tasting — Not supermarket cheese: real pecorino, made and aged in a 1400s cellar
Wine tasting (8+ wines, incl. Chianti) with estate olive oils, balsamic vinegars— While the standard tours are stuck on the coach home, you sip and taste straight from the source, no clock, no rush.
Gelato tasting at Dondoli, two-time Gelato World Champion — Skip the 30-minute line baking in the summer sun. Your cold, real gelato is already in your hand — try the award-winning Santa Fina.
Gratuities: Tips for your professional driver and local hosts are not included. While not mandatory, they are a standard way to show appreciation for exceptional service.
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!!
ashp755,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriele is incredible! He is so knowledgeable and his pacing of the tour and cheese selections were amazing. We had an amazing time and would definitely rebook on another trip to Italy
A must do day trip from Florence with excellent guide!
nicoleaP8846BT,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriele was an excellent guide! He was super knowledgeable about the history of Tuscany and about the cheese, wine and gelato we tasted. He was also flexible, allowed for plenty of free time at each stop, and helped make the tour our own (we had previously booked tickets to climb the Duomo in Sienna and he modified the tour to accommodate!). We had private transportation and were picked up, and dropped off, right at our airb&b. San Gimignano and Sienna are absolute must see stops for anyone visiting Tuscany. My family and I had a wonderful day and I cannot recommend this excursion enough!
Great Company
793cristabell,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was lovely, very knowledgeable and passionate about the local history. The cheese tasting was delicious (truffle cheese yum!) and the wine tasting with antipasto was equally divine. The wine sommelier was just as passionate. We had a private tasting room where we could look over the beautiful vineyards. Glad we booked a small tour (ours was private as no one else booked in for the day!) that had the advantage of being picked up direct from our accommodation! We booked the morning tour but I'd recommend booking the afternoon tour to have dinner included. Thanks again Gabriel/David for such a great day
Beautiful trip to the countryside!
Camper696113,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our experience going to San Gimignano! The pick up from our hotel was easy and the drive there was comfortable. It was great walking around the city centre and trying the amazing Pecorino cheeses. David, our fantastic guide, then took us to Tenuta Torciano winery for a Tuscan fine dining experience, including local wine tastings with the resident sommelier, Sylvia. We highly recommend this personalized experience for creating special memories of time spent in Tuscany.
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