Safari in Chianti Open Top Van and Tasting Wine

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Florence, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Kellie_n ·

Aug 2025

What an incredible day! The open air car was so nice, no highway driving all back roads so all you see is the beautiful country side and the weather was gorgeous! Felis went above and beyond to show us everything, wine and food were so good as well, I would definitely recommend this day trip : )

· Bret_P ·

Oct 2025

Our guide, Firas, was amazing. He was informative about the areas we drove through and even stopped to show us some of his favorite spots along the way. The wine tastings were fantastic and the staff at the wineries were very knowable about the history of the estates, wine making process and wines we tried.

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Overview

Soak up the Tuscan sun, and delve into Chianti's cuisine, without the hassle of navigating on this open-top minivan tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, stopping for a tour and tasting at a local cellar. Take a stroll through the villages of Montefioralle and Greve in Chianti before sitting down to a Tuscan lunch at a second cellar featuring a multi-course meal with wine pairing.

Visit two Chianti wineries plus two historic hilltop villages in one day
An open-top minivan to admire the Tuscan scenery and snap photos
Sample Chianti wines, olive oil, fresh bread, cold cuts, and cheeses
Enjoy a tasting lunch with specially selected wines at a local cellar

What's Included

Lunch
Free time to visit Greve in Chianti
Alcoholic Beverages

Wine tasting
Guided tour of the cellars with tasting

Tips
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via dei Renai, 5, 50100 Firenze FI, Italy
we meet all travelers at the same point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Castellina In Chianti

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Matteotti

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fattoria di Luiano

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Desiree_B

This was such an amazing day!!! It was my husband and my second time doing a tour with Firas (this time with friends), and the whole group couldn’t say enough good things about the experience we had! Firas is so kind and does an amazing job curating the trip. We first stopped at the American WWII cemetery outside of Florence which is a powerful experience (he asked if we wanted to stop and we were very interested- Firas is also very knowledgeable about history!!!). The first winery we stopped at (which was new to us), Poggio al Sole, was really beautiful and we really enjoyed walking the grounds and touring the cellars (and of course tasting the wine and vinegars with light snacks!). My husband and I liked it even more than the one we visited a few years ago, and that was a great experience too! We then stopped in Greve to explore, which everyone really enjoyed. Our lunch at Luiano was spectacular, and they even took great care of my gluten free needs. The picturesque swing looking into the countryside is an amazing way to remember the day, as are the bottles of wine we look forward to receiving in a few weeks! 1000% recommend this tour!! It is a gem! We had an amazing trip to Italy and packed a lot of exploring in, and everyone agreed this was one of our favorite days!

Reviews

5.0

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A Day to Remember! ❤️❤️❤️

Desiree_B, Apr 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much, you don't know how happy you make me with all these beautiful words, I hope you can come back to visit me soon Firas

Don’t skip this wine country tour

Bret_P, Oct 2025

Wine Tasting & tour

Sandra_W, Sep 2025

Guide was excellent & provided history at each stop. Especially loved the memorial. The wine tasting was also very interesting & the wine, oils & vinegar were excellent. It was a beautiful day to enjoy & soak up the sun in the open top van.

Great day!

Kellie_n, Aug 2025

Beautiful vineyard tour

christopher_B, May 2025

Visit two small family vineyards and get the feeling of making Chianti up close from people who love what they do. The snacks an lunch are all delicious and you get 4-5 glasses of wine in each of the two vineyards. The open van is a good way to experience the beautiful Tuscan countryside but bring a jumper!

Farus was a wonderful...

Nancy_K, Apr 2025

Farus was a wonderful guide of the Tuscan area. We loved the wineries. Wine was delicious and we sent some home. So much fun.

Firas the Guide Was Great

Mark_R, Dec 2024

Firas our driver and guide was fantastic! He showed us around Florence, to the WWII American cemetery which was amazing, then went to two wineries. A lot of good information and wine tastings. Firas was very helpful and a good driver. Helped us go shopping in a small market square and was happy to take plenty of pictures for us. Highly recommend.

Great tour, great stops, great wine.

Logan_Q, Sep 2024

We loved our tour through the Tuscan countryside! Both vineyards we visited were great in their own ways, and so we got to pick something up at both! Loved this tour and we were even lucky enough to get a bonus stop thanks to our great guide.

One of the best days of the trip to Itsly

Cynthia_P, Sep 2024

The beauty of the Tuscan hills. The wineries were situated in remote, gorgeous areas. Tasting was generous. Food delicious

Great time!

Shelby_P, Sep 2024

So much fun! We are on our honeymoon and this was the perfect day trip out of the bustle of the city! Great guid and stops all along the way. The open roof and windows makes it extra special! 10/10 recommend!

Amazing experience, great...

SEBASTIAN_G, Sep 2024

Amazing experience, great tour. Highly recommend! We loved the wineries and the overall experience. Our tour guide was great and it was intimate with only 2 more people in our group.

Tuscany wine tour

Brian_L, Jul 2024

Excellent tour of Tuscany and two very great wineries. The tour guide was funny and friendly, and gave us the time we needed after the wine tastings to purchase wine or souvenirs. Of you are interested in Tuscany and wine, you won’t regret booking this tour.

Wonderful Tour

Christina_C, Jul 2024

Our driver was very nice! It was wonderful being with two other couples instead of a huge group. The open van was great for the beautiful weather.

Amazing experience.

Dan_B, Jun 2024

This was a tremendous tour. I cannot recommend it enough. Our guide was very nice and accomadatiing. The wines were great and the open air car allowed you to literally smell the flowers along the way. Definitely you should take this tour if you can.

A great tour and charming respite from the city

pamela_p, May 2024

Beautiful drive through the countryside in an open topped van, with gorgeous vistas all around us. We had a wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable guide, who even stopped at the American WWII cemetery and gave us a memorable tour there. We visited two family wineries for tastings and food, met lots of congenial locals who are passionate about their wines and their Chianti countryside. We even had a stop in lovely Greve, a village off the beaten path. Do yourself a favor and take a break from the city with this tour. Five stars!

A great day!

Amy_G, May 2024

Had an amazing day with Faris as our guide to the beautiful Chianti region! Great wine and food and some added extra stops for us! A great day, so glad we booked!

Book the Trip!!

Cristina_E, Apr 2024

This experience far exceeded our expectations. Firas was so friendly, and even stopped at a few extra places for us to enjoy along the way! The wines were great and we bought several to ship back home. The lunch at the second winery was several courses, and again - much more than expected. We very much enjoyed the open top van driving through the gorgeous mountains and being able to hear the birds and feel the breeze. If you’re thinking about taking a day tour to Chianti, you absolutely will not regret choosing this one on a sunny day!

Awesome tour!!!!!

Margarette_M, Oct 2023

We had the best time ever! Our driver Firex was so wonderful !! He was knowledgeable, pleasant, patient and very enjoyable to be around! He made some great stops for us to view before and after our wine tasting! We went to a couple wineries with great views and tour guides! We even stopped at a castle and visited a town in Chianti! He spoke great English and was easy to understand! I cannot say enough about what a great tour guide he was! I highly recommend this tour! It certainly was the highlight of our trip to Florence! It is a must see and must do on your trip while visiting Florence! We loved the whole day!! We give it a 5 star plus!!!

Absolutely book this tour!!

Haley_M, Oct 2023

10/10 would recommend! The whole day was so fun, the wineries were beautiful and family run. We had the best time!! Driving through the countryside was so enjoyable.

Beautiful

Jessica_W, Sep 2023

Beautiful tour! The small aspect of the van makes this tour so worth it. The tour was very personable to our group of four. Highly recommend paying a little extra for this one!

There is no other way to explore Tuscany!

Kristen_C, Sep 2023

There is no other way to explore Tuscany! What a fun way to spend the day- would HIGHLY recommend. It was a perfect itinerary!

The best wine tour!

Sarah_B, Aug 2023

We had the most magical time on our wine tour with Firas. The two wineries were beautiful- the first was our favorite but both were awesome. Greve was a neat town and the castle stop was a nice touch. Firas was very knowledgeable and even took us by the American memorial in Florence which was an expected well appreciated surprise. I was nervous to book initially as some other tours had more reviews but don’t let that scare you away! I couldn’t recommend this tour enough. This was a more intimate experience than many of the other tours and the destinations were a little more unique. The van only holds 6 people but on the day we went- my husband and I were the only guests- so we basically had our own private tour. Grazie Firas for showing us a great time. Until next time!!! Ciao!

Amazing, unique way to experience Tuscany!

Evan_S, Aug 2023

What a perfect way to see Tuscany! This was a highlight of our honeymoon. We ended up getting a private tour since we were the only ones who signed up. The open air van is such a great idea, and the breeze felt great in the July summer heat. Firas is an amazing guide and provided just the right amount of commentary. He's a small business owner who struck out on his own after working at a larger company, and it felt great to support him. The first winery was AMAZING. The second winery was great too, but the first one took the cake. The stop in Greve and the castle was also an excellent addition - we were very glad to have something that made the day not just winery hopping. Great value, well worth the money, and overall just a fantastic experience! Highly recommend.

Perfect tour and guide.

Allison_B, Aug 2023

Wonderful tour our guide firsa (not sure of spelling). The first winery had the best wine (in my opinion) :). The whole Tour was informative, relaxing. Food was great and our guide made the whole experience. Thank you. Of all our tours while in Florence this one and the food and wine tour and guides we’re the best.

An amazing experience!

Alexandra_H, Jul 2023

I and my husband love the Chianti Wine Tour, all of it: - the views, in real life even better than the classic Tuscany ads photos - the wineries, charming in their own way, the newer one more polished and refined, the older one more classic and vintage, both wonderful experience - the tasting, plenty of amazing wines and snacks, all delicious with lots of information about what we had - the villages, for us a special addition when you could feel the Tuscany region as a local person - the open van, a big bonus - you can immerse in the tour so much more than in the traditional car/van - and our tour guide, super knowledgeable with lots of interesting stories and such a great genuine and friendly personality - fantastic! We loved it all from start to finish!

GREAT VALUE

Vince_B, Mar 2023

Furis our guide was exceptional and this tour was SO much more than what was described. We will DEFINITELY do this again next year as long as we can get Furis again.

My husband and I booked...

Rosemary_V, Sep 2022

My husband and I booked this tour during our time in Florence for our honeymoon. It is a big highlight of our trip! We got to see the beautiful Tuscan countryside - and without a car window in the way! The food and wine was delicious. The tour itself is very intimate (only us and two other women in our tour) which we felt was way more personal. One note - if you get cold easily, it does get a bit windy sitting in the back so bring a light jacket. Our guide Firas was great about checking in to make sure we were doing okay with it though. He was a great guide and we highly recommend this tour!

Highly recommend this intimate small group tour

Diane_G, Sep 2022

Very memorable day - beautiful scenery, quaint villages, plenty of good wine and food. Our driver and host was wonderful.

More wine please!

Paula_D, Sep 2022

Our driver/tour guide was excellent! Greatly enjoyed wineries! Very easy to ship it home. Beautiful views along the way.

Personal Experience, Amazing Wines and Breathtaking Views!

Laura_F, Sep 2019

Look no further ... this is the tour for those looking for a personal experience, amazing wines and breathtaking views of Tuscany! After searching for hours for a tour for me and my husband to do for our honeymoon, I came across this one. Although it doesn't have many reviews (Due to just opening in October 2018), I took the chance and I am so glad I did! This open top van only holds 6 people so you are sure to get the personal experience. Lucky for us, we were the only ones who booked for the day so it was like having our own private tour! Firas who was our tour guide (and also owner) was so personable and went above and beyond our expectations! His idea of the Open Top Van for Tuscany was outstanding and definitely a one of a kind experience. We were able to get panoramic pictures and amazing videos on our drive through the tuscan hills. Both wineries was amazing! The vineyards were beautiful and in total tasted 10 glasses of Chianti Wines (one dessert wine). The lunch served was a choice between 3 different type of pastas and we were also served meats, cheeses and biscotti. We got to sit on the outdoor patio overlooking the tuscan hills! The 3 other stops aside from the wineries was a viewpoint in Florence, a small town home to 30 families where Firas provided a small guided tour and another small town where we got to roam around and explore. This tour was more than perfect! Firas we wish you all the best and success on your business! You were incredible :)