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In the heart of Tuscany and Chianti. Hills, vineyards, unspoiled nature. Intact medieval cities. Unforgettable atmospheres.

This experience uniquely combines the ancient art of falconry with Tuscany’s rich culinary traditions, all in the stunning setting of Podere La Marronaia. What makes this experience special? - Interactive falconry session: Watch hawks, falcons, and owls in flight and even hold a bird of prey. - Expert-guided insights: Learn about the history and techniques of falconry from skilled falconers. - Authentic Tuscan Merenda Break: Enjoy a tasting of organic wines, extra virgin olive oils, and balsamic vinegars paired with bruschetta, cheeses, and cured meats. - Breathtaking countryside setting: Admire panoramic views of the Tuscan hills and San Gimignano’s medieval towers. A perfect blend of nature, history, and gastronomy, offering an unforgettable Tuscan experience.

A special tour that gives more space to the natural environments surrounding the farm. You will be taken on a walk through the fields and vineyards and linger in the shade of a large oak tree for a cool Aperitivo. The tour continues through the vinsantaia, historical cellar, collection of agricultural tools. Tasting of 8 wines from our production: - "Casa Lucii" DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano; - 2 different vintages of "Mareterra" DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano reserve; - "Spicchio" IGT rosé Tuscan; - "Fuscelli" DOCG Chianti; - "Senarum" DOCG Chianti Colli Senesi; - "Arturo" IGT Tuscan Red with tailor-made artisanal chocolate pralines; - "Curato" DOC Vin Santo del Chianti with Tuscan Cantuccini. The tasting is accompanied by a taste of our organic extra virgin olive oil, cheese and cold cuts selection produced by local farms and accompanied by vegetables from the garden.

Enjoy sky-high views over the Piedmont hills without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads at dawn on this hot air balloon flight, with an upgrade to include round-trip transfers from Milan. Enjoy the ease of hotel pickup and marvel at the vineyard-covered hills and Alpine peaks from the unique vantage point of a hot air balloon. On landing, toast your experience with a glass of sparkling wine or juice before heading back to Milan.

Getting around Tuscany by public transport or a rental car can seriously eat into your sightseeing time. Make the most of your day at port with this private shore excursion that includes time-saving transportation to Volterra and San Gimignano. Enjoy free time in both towns to sightsee and shop, plus break up the day with a traditional Tuscan lunch at a family farm.

Explore the Tuscan countryside near San Gimignano on a classic Ape Calessino—a 3-wheeled Italian tuk-tuk. Depart from San Gimignano or nearby and travel the panoramic roads of Tuscany and the Chianti hills, passing vineyards, cypress forests, and rural houses. Stop at a local winery for an authentic Tuscan meal with wine and olive oil tastings.

In medieval San Gimignano, saffron was worth more than gold. And the town paid its entire debt in tiny red threads picked at dawn. Also, this town of a few thousand people once had a skyline that bristled with seventy-two stone towers built not for defense but for bragging rights. This self-guided audio tour on the Tourific app covers seventeen stops across the walled old town, taking you along the pilgrim road where the wealth was traded. On the way, you’ll hear how rival families turned the town into an arms race in stone, and meet Fina, whose quiet suffering gave the town its gentlest legend. No group, no fixed start time. The tour runs on your phone with offline maps and audio. Pause for wine tasting at the hilltop fortress, duck into a frescoed church, and resume whenever you're ready. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours. Every booking comes with a full refund guarantee. For travelers who want depth from a San Gimignano walking tour, not a checkbox visit.