Top San Gimignano Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

San Gimignano, with its rural, hillside atmosphere, is a great place to sample Tuscan food and wine. This tour pairs Tuscan wine tasting with an elaborate Truffle-based meal at a family-run olive farm and vineyard. The meal is led by one of the farmers, who explains the characteristics of the wines and their organic production. The farm is within walking distance from the center of San Gimignano, so you can walk right over.

Tuscany is Italy’s gastronomic heartland and a cooking class is the perfect way to discover the region’s rich culinary traditions. On this 3-hour small-group cooking class, pick up tips and techniques from a local chef; create traditional recipes such as antipasti, bruschetta, and pasta dishes; then enjoy a homemade meal, accompanied by Tuscan wines.

Once the tour is booked, you can come to our rental point to collect the bikes. A specialized instructor will welcome you and provide a briefing on the bike, the route, and how our app works, so you can start safely with our virtual guide. The tour is a scenic loop starting from San Gimignano, along white roads, vineyards, olive groves, and continuous views of its famous medieval towers. The route is 26 km with 500 m of elevation gain and is smooth and non-technical, ideal by e-bike and suitable for everyone with a minimum of confidence on dirt roads and short climbs. Along the itinerary there is a stop at Fattoria Poggio Alloro, with beautiful views over San Gimignano, perfect for a snack break or to end the tour with a wine tasting and cellar visit. A medieval village on the Via Francigena, San Gimignano is now a UNESCO site. Of the more than 70 towers from the 14th century, 14 still remain today.

This is a one of a kind treasure hunt. It takes place in a real medieval historic building, mostly decorated with coats of arms that belonged to the noble Florentine families. Ideal for a group of friends who want to spend a different day than usual, for corporate team building activities but also for a family with teenagers. The puzzles are fun and will stimulate your imagination. The palace in which the hunt takes place is simply magical.

Soak up the local vino and small-town charm of San Gimignano on this wine tasting trip from Siena. Explore San Gimignano first at your leisure, spotting landmarks such as the Collegiata and Pizza del Duomo while strolling the medieval streets. Afterward, travel deeper into the Tuscan hills, and enjoy an intimate winery tour. Sip and swirl Chianti blends with an inside look at the winemaking process.