Siena & San Gimignano tour

our journey begins directly at your Florence hotel or apartment. Your expert English-speaking driver will pick you up in a premium vehicle, ensuring maximum comfort. (Note: If your accommodation is located on a restricted or narrow street, we will arrange a convenient meeting point just steps away).

• First Stop: Siena – The Gothic Jewel of Tuscany
• Estimated Travel Time: 75 minutes

Siena is one of the most enchanting medieval cities in Italy, built across three scenic hills and famous for its distinct burnt-sienna brickwork. As you walk through its ancient, winding streets, you’ll be transported back to the Middle Ages.

• Piazza del Campo: The shell-shaped heart of the city and home to the world-famous
• Palio di Siena horse race (held annually on July 2nd and August 16th).
• The Duomo (Siena Cathedral): A masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture with a breathtaking facade and an interior filled with priceless art.
• Local Flavors: Taste the authentic “Sienese soul” with traditional sweets like Panforte, Ricciarelli, and Cavallucci. For a savory treat, try the Cinta Senese cured meats paired with local Chianti Colli Senesi or Vino Nobile.

The Advantage of a Private Driver: Your chauffeur will drop you off in the heart of the city or as close as local traffic regulations allow. You’ll receive expert recommendations on the best walking routes, hidden viewpoints, and top-rated restaurants to avoid the tourist traps.

• Second Stop: San Gimignano – The “Medieval Manhattan”
• Estimated Travel Time: 50 minutes

After exploring Siena, your Siena & San Gimignano tour continues to the most famous skyline in Tuscany. San Gimignano is legendary for its 14 ancient stone towers that rise above the vineyards and olive groves.

• Historic Center: Stroll through Piazza della Cisterna and visit the Collegiata (Cathedral) to admire its stunning frescoes.
• The World’s Best Gelato: A stop at the award-winning Gelateria Dondoli is a must. Taste unique flavors like Saffron and Vernaccia cream, crafted by a world-champion gelato master.
• Vernaccia di San Gimignano: Sip on this prestigious white wine, produced on these hills since the Middle Ages, paired with wild boar specialties (Cinghiale).

As the afternoon winds down, you will meet your driver for a relaxing drive back through the rolling Tuscan countryside to your accommodation in Florence.

• Duration: 8 Hours (including travel time).
• Availability: All year round.
• Difficulty: Easy (Walking at your own pace).