From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti wine Tour

Historic Centre of San Gimignano

2 hours

Have some free time in this stunning medieval village also declared world cultural heritage from UNESCO due to its beauty and for its tower houses. This was also known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages". You will have free time to visit everything you want in San Gimignano, such as taste one of the best ice-cream in the world at Gelateria Dondoli.

Porta San Giovanni

2 hours

This is one of the gate to enter the medieval hamlet

Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano

15 min

During your free time you can decide to visit the beautiful Duomo located in the main square of the village. This is an extraordinary example of a well-preserved Medieval urban town, with the original old walls. This is also the main reason why UNESCO included this town into the world heritage sites.

Palazzo Pubblico e Torre Grossa

30 min

If you wish to climb one original tower house and go back to the Middle Ages then you should climb this tower. From the top the view is stunning. This wonderful landscape will seduce you with its unique skyline made of towers. Most of the tower in San Gimignano were built during the 14th century by families who wanted to demonstrate their growing power.

Piazza Della Cisterna

15 min

One of the main squares of the village, has this name cause there is a wheel in the middle of the square. Admire beautiful palaces that face the square. The old town center is full of alleys and beautiful squares, museums, palaces, churches, magnificent towers and craftsmen’s workshops.

Monteriggioni

1 hour

The tour will continue with a visit to the marvelous Monteriggioni castle, a medieval fortress that is really well preserved. You may also recognize it from the Assassin's Creed video game series.

Fortezza Medicea

1 hour

Admire this ancient fortress located right outside the center of Siena

Centro Storico Di Siena

2 hours

Spend your afternoon discovering the city of Siena and its stunning center. In the afternoon the tour continues with sightseeing in Siena. Here our official guides will lead our tour to the old city center. You will have the chance to admire the magnificent Siena Cathedral (called Duomo) and the Town Hall in the Piazza del Campo, the scenery of the world-famous Senese Palio horse race.

Piazza Salimbeni

10 min

From here you'll start your guided walking tour with a local guide. Discover the history and anecdotes of the city. The best way to do this is on foot, admiring the city's transformations over the centuries and enjoying spectacular landscapes and curious details.

Palazzo Tolomei

10 min

One ancient Palace located in the heart of Siena. There will be no shortage of references to the great noble families, such as the Piccolomini, Tolomei and Salimbeni, and their palaces, the great tradition of the Palio di Siena, and also the stories of pilgrimage and sanctity that distinguish the city.

Via di Citta

10 min

One of the main roads of the historical center. Pass here with your guide

Piazza del Campo

15 min

The shell-shaped famous city center - Piazza del Campo, as the locals call it is an important spot for all the civic and political life of Siena, as well as the location for celebrations. Piazza del Campo is also where the famous Palio di Siena takes place, twice a year. Ten horses, representing the main districts, race around the square for the famous Palio event .

Fonte Gaia

15 min

An ancient fountain covered with white marble located in Piazza del Campo. The fountain is formed by wolves which represent the mother of Romulus and Remus, to celebrate the link to ancient Rome. The original sculpted panels are not on the square – they were removed for preservation purposes, but you can now see them at Santa Maria della Scala.

Palazzo Pubblico E Museo Civico

10 min

This was the government of the Republic of Siena and also nowadays represent one of the city hall of the city. Here you will find the Civic Museum of Siena which houses famous paintings and frescoes, including the “The Maestà”

Duomo di Siena

15 min

Siena’s Cathdral is one of the finest Gothic-Romanesque churches in Italy, and its beauty it's s breathtaking. From the outside you will see three portals with the central one dominated by a bronze sun and the facade is in black and white marble, which are also the colours of the city.

Facciatone

15 min

Admire this part of the Siena Cathedral. The church also houses paintings and sculptures made by Donatello, Pinturicchio and Nicola Pisano.