Horseback Ride in S.Gimignano with Tuscan Lunch Chianti Tasting
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Florence, Italy
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the Tuscan countryside during a full-day tour from Florence with horseback riding. Your guide provides a gentle horse and riding gear, then leads you through the vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills of the Chianti region. Afterward, visit the medieval town of San Gimignano, and enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch with a wine pairing. Option available to substitute a farm tour for the horseback ride if desired.
- Full-day Tuscan countryside tour with horseback riding
- Combine a 1-hour horseback ride with lunch, and wine tasting
- Go sightseeing in picturesque San Gimignano
- Small-group tour limited to eight people
What's Included
- 1. Comfortable roundtrip transportation by AC 8-seater minivan
- 2. Informative English/Spanish/Italian speaking tour guide
- 3. Pre-ride orientation, helmet and insurance
- 4. One hour horseback ride with great photo ops
- 5. Guided visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano
- 6. Authentic Tuscan light lunch with wine pairing at a Chianti winery
- 7. Tasting of a selection of wines and the olive oil produced by the winery visited
- 8. Opportunity to buy and ship local products
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Curtatone, 9, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
We meet at 9 Am in via Curtatone 9, just outside Cafè Gamberini, about 5 min walk from the central train station in Florence
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
San Gimignano
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
San Gimignano
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
San Gimignano
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants (0-6 yo) are allowed to partecipate the tour but not the horse ride
- Kids (older than 6 yo) are allowed to partecipate the horse ride if they are taller than 1.10 meter
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 454 reviews
Melina_V, Mar 2026
It was so lovely - a dream come true. The guide was with us throughout the day and he took suoer great care of us. The views were 10/10, the food and wine was delicious and overall it was one of our best spent days in Italy. Will hopefully be back one day!
Shawn_R, Dec 2025
Absolutely amazing 10/10 experience. They made me feel so special on my birthday. My tour guide Daniele made it such a memorable experience and took the time to explain every piece of history through the tour, he really made me feel special on my solo tour. Everything was set up perfectly the horses, the lunch, the wine was exquisite. 100 percent recommend booking and make sure to ask for Daniele as your tour guide.
Emma_L, Nov 2025
Pick up point was easy enough to find. The transport was very comfortable and fantastic music choice from Daniel!
Horse riding was really good fun, we went round the vineyards and farms around the area.
The lunch was AMAZING! We didn’t realise we would be getting as much food. The wine tasting was good and the guide provided information about each wine and was happy to answer any questions.
The visit to the local town was a really nice added extra. Daniel was great in providing some facts and information and giving us recommendations for our free time.
Would definitely recommend for a fun day out in Tuscany!! Thank you Daniel and all the team who were involved on the day.
NinaYen_V, Nov 2025
This was such an amazing experience!! I am a solo traveler but met an amazing group of people doing the same horseback riding experience! Daniel (our tour guide) was so funny and informative, and he even offered to take really nice pictures for us. The lunch at the winery was fantastic, and there was loads of food (soup, cheeses, meats, bread, pasta, dessert) plus four wines to taste. Incredible price for the experience considering it includes the horseback riding, lunch, San Gimignano tour, wines (with refills included ;)), and round trip transportation! The horses are so nice, you absolutely don’t need any experience to have a great time. The views are so beautiful, I can’t wait to go back and do this again!
shanads0506, Nov 2025
What a fun experience with a small group out in the beautiful Italian countryside. Horseback riding, visit to San Gimignano and then lunch and wine tasting made for the perfect day.
Jordan_G, Nov 2025
Our day in Tuscany was absolutely incredible, thanks to our guide, Giacomo. From the moment we were picked up, he made us feel welcome and kept us engaged with his wealth of knowledge about the region, Chianti wine, and the history of San Gimignano. He had the perfect mix of professionalism and personality, always sharing interesting stories, helpful travel tips, and hidden gems along the way.
The entire experience was so well-organized — comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned van, a scenic horseback ride with beautiful photo spots, and a delicious Tuscan lunch complete with five cheeses, two local meats, and perfectly paired wines. The visit to the Chianti winery was a highlight, and the tasting of five wines and their olive oil was outstanding.
San Gimignano was just as magical as we’d hoped, and Giacomo made it even more memorable with his insights into its medieval charm. This tour felt personal and authentic from start to finish.
If you want to truly experience the heart of Tuscany with someone who loves what he does, ask for Giacomo — he made our trip unforgettable.
madisonlynng, Nov 2025
This experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish! Riding through the vineyards on horseback was straight out of a dream — peaceful, beautiful, and so well organized. The horses were calm and easy to ride, making it totally stress-free. We loved exploring a medieval Tuscan town and then finishing with an amazing lunch and wine tasting at a local winery. The staff at every stop were so welcoming, and the included transport made the whole day effortless. 10/10 recommend!
Jody_H, Oct 2025
A calm and relaxing day in an area that I never knew about. The small town that we went into after the horseback riding was so neat.
Emily_M, Oct 2025
If you want a true Tuscan experience, look no further. This surpassed all expectations! Our guide, Daniele, was terrific. He showed us historic spots on our way through Florence to the farm, was with us every step of the way (minus the horse ride) to ensure all our needs were met, and taught us how to enjoy the Tuscan country side. The horse ride was absolutely stunning, with unbelievable views and breath taking scenery. The town visit was spectacular, and included some of the best gelato in the world (it has won multiple world contests)! The lunch was incredible, with all local products and delicious food every step of the meal. Can’t recommend this experience enough! If I could rate it a 6 out of 5 stars I would.
Aimee_R, Oct 2025
My favorite part was the horses and Daniele our tour guide definitely made this trip. He was awesome suchhh a great personality! Everything was well organized i will say that the horses could be better taken care of. There were A LOT of flies and i know that cant be helped completely but they can minimize them with spray and cleaning. Their eyes were dirty with gunk and their tails weren’t brushed they had soooo many tangles and filled with foliage of the area and burrs. Everything else was amazing i like the small trip to San Gimignano! The drive back into the city was a lot of fun we listened to music and sang a long time familiar songs for everybody. Daniele made an effort to make everyone feel included and welcome. Great experience (:
Linda_B, Oct 2025
Amazing relaxing experience. Great to be away from hectic tourist centers. Wonderful family vineyard hosts and guide. Stefano was attentive and informative.
Lou_M, Oct 2025
Minimal horseriding experience required. Walking pace through vineyards with great panoramic views. Great, unlimited food and wine at the wine tasting with more photo ops. Stop in San Gimignano was just enough time to explore and get a gelato. Guide was great and knew how to work a slightly tipsy crowd on the ride home. Trip was worth the cost in my opinion.
Meg_Z, Oct 2025
This is by far the best tour I’ve booked yet! We rode super sweet friendly horses through a vineyard, then got to stop and explore a small quaint Tuscan town (that has the best voted gelato in all of Italy), and finished up with wonderful views and an amazing lunch at a winery. Just a short drive from Florence, we got to see a large amount of the Tuscan culture! 15/10 would recommend!
Cailin_C, Oct 2025
This was such a special experience! The horseback riding was so scenic and fun, and the tour guide, Daniel, was great. We got to visit San Gimignano, a stunning town that feels like you’ve stepped back in time. It also had the best gelato I’ve ever had! The wine tasting at the end was the cherry on top - delicious wine and food with gorgeous views. Would recommend!
Simone_S, Oct 2025
Our guide Danielle was fantastic. Really got the group going. Loved the horse ride through vineyards and San Gimignano was a beautiful place to visit
Alyssa_M, Oct 2025
Incredible experience. Views & food & wine was unmatched. The guide was great and the experience was wonderful.
edwinavernonbigpondc, Oct 2025
Relaxing, guide was super nice & knowledgeable, vehicle was clean, whole experience was excellent, highly recommend!
John_W, Oct 2025
The whole experience was a wonderful day. Beautiful horses and great sightseeing. Lorenzo was a great guide and gave us extra opportunities for better pictures whenever possible. Lunch at the winery was also excellent.
Heather_S, Sep 2025
Giacomo was an amazing guide! The whole experience was incredible for our family of 7.
We cannot recommend this enough!
Irina_M, Sep 2025
Small group with very knowledgeable guide and great variety of activities and lunch. Highly recommend!
MELISSA_C, Sep 2025
It was a phenomenal experience. My only disappointment was that it was not through a vineyard, as the pictures show. However, the vineyard they took us to for lunch made up for it!! I was so picturesque, and the food/wine were amazing. I just wish I had seen a review like this one so I wasn't expecting a tour on horseback through a vineyard.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the lovely 4-star review and the helpful feedback.
About the horseback rout, we partner with several ranches and, depending on the group, weather, ground conditions, harvest, and safety, we choose the safest itinerary. While we often ride alongside or through vineyard areas, it’s not always possible. On those rare days, we make sure guests still get time among the vines later, whether with a stroll, photo stop, or during the winery visit, so that moment isn’t missed.
Grazie from all of us, we hope to host you again soon!
Mary_S, Sep 2025
It was a wonderful day! I loved all of it. The stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, horse back riding, San Gimignano and the winery lunch. Medhi was a fantastic guide. So fun and polite.
I would highly recommend this tour! It will always be a wonderful memory.
Suzanne_S, Sep 2025
This has been the best part of our trip so far Tuscany horseback riding visiting San Gimignano our tour guide Daniele was Amazing The absolute best! Truly a beautiful experience
Juliette_A, Sep 2025
Our guide Lorenzo was fantastic, he was enthusiastic, offered to take our picture, had lots of knowledge about where we were headed, he allowed for some flexibility in the day and he always made sure everyone was comfortable and happy. The horseback ride was so fun and peaceful, the place where we had lunch had a stunning view of San Gimignano and the pasta they served was lovely! Also a special mention to Tartufino, the happy farm dog that followed us around during the horse ride ❤️
Alexandra_V, Sep 2025
One of the best experiences that we booked all trip, Lorenzo, our guide was amazing! Had lots of wine and food, had time to explore, and horseback riding was amazing! I would definitely recommend and do again
Mackenzie_H, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful time horseback riding, exploring San Gimignano, and wine tasting! The countryside was beautiful and had absolutely amazing views. Thankful for our great guide, Daniele, too!
Lorena_R, Sep 2025
Our tour guide, Medhi, was friendly, knowledgeable and very patient. The horseback tour took just about an hour and was appropriate for beginners and upwards. San Gimignano was beautiful and the towers were a marvel. Don’t pass up the gelato stop, and try the saffron gelato. The lunch and wine tasting took place at a picturesque farm overlooking fields and San Gimignano in the distance. I was impressed that 95% of the food came from the farm, and it was delicious! We enjoyed the 4 varietals we sampled that day, something for everyone.
Ashley_W, Sep 2025
Amazing! Best thing we did in Italy. The staff was amazing, the views were fun and the food was amazing. Highly recommend
jfeehb, Sep 2025
The tour was perfectly planned and combined with a great tour guide… absolutely perfect. Thank you Max
Diana_S, Aug 2025
What an amazing, unforgettable experience! Medhi was a wonderful guide, and not to mention the stunning views of the Tuscan countryside while on horseback, priceless!!
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