Medieval Tour in Monteriggioni and Val d'Orcia from Florence

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Florence, Italy

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11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience medieval Tuscany on a group day trip. Visit the fortified town of Monteriggioni with tickets to its Templar Museum and access to its medieval walls. Continue on to the UNESCO heritage area of Val d'Orcia and stop at the medieval village of Montalcino for an optional taste of local wine and nibbles. Finish your tour with a wander through Pienza before the scenic drive back to Florence.

See the Medieval sights of Tuscany with a group day trip from Florence
Upgrade to access the Templar Museum and the medieval walls of Monteriggioni
Optional taste of two Montalcino wines, cold cuts and cheeses
Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned bus

What's Included

Transportation by bus with air-conditioned
Wi-Fi on board the bus
Expert multilingual escort (not for Transfer Only)
Entrance ticket to the Templar Museum (not for Transfer Only)
Tasting of 1 Brunello di Montalcino + 1 Rosso di Montalcino + cold cuts and cheeses (if selected)
Tasting in Monteriggioni of 3 local wines with olive oil and typical products(not for Transfer Only)
Access to the medieval walls in Monteriggioni (not for Transfer Only)

Meals
Pick up service at the hotel
anything that is not specifically present in the "Included Services" list

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance)
Stazione atrio biglietterie, Piazza della Stazione, 1, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Meeting point: 20 minutes before the start of the tour at our Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella train station in the ticket hall

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass By)

Pienza

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Il Duomo di Pienza (Pass By)

Piazza Pio II (Pass By)

Palazzo Piccolomini (Pass By)

Montalcino

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Fortezza di Montalcino (Pass By)

Palazzo dei Priori (Pass By)

Monteriggioni

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Alighieri

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
order of visits may change
In order to reserve the seat also for children under 4 years of age, it is necessary to select the free rate 'children (0 - 3)' during the purchase phase.

The tour involves walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
the tasting of wine with typical products is not a lunch
Transfer time on board bus is already included in the total duration
No refunds are given in case of delay at the meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center
Maximum punctuality is recommended at each meeting points during the excursion. For the success of the tour, no waiting times are expected in case of delays by ustomers and no refunds will be granted
The order of visits may change
Transfer Only option includes only bus and assistance on board.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 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

4.8

based on 72 reviews

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Great relaxing tour

Stephanie_Z, Jun 2026

Relaxing tour with plenty of time to explore each town. Nice to see some hard to reach places without having to rent a car

Response from Host, Jun 2026

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Beautiful day exploring the Tuscan countryside

Kate_M, Apr 2026

This was such an excellent tour to visit small Tuscan villages and the beautiful countryside. We picked this tour as we are travelling without a car and many of the smaller villages are difficult (not possible?) to reach by public transport. We loved all three villages, each with their own charm! Pienza for the stunning views and pretty shops, Montalcino for the hilltop fortress and Monteriggioni for the picture perfect medieval setting. The wine tasting and "nibbles" turned out to be generous plates of cheeses, cold meats and fresh bruschetta served within the castle walls. Wonderful! A great day for our whole family. Highly recommended.

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Wonderful experience!

Malena_M, Nov 2025

Caterina was really great!! Fun and knowledgeable, and she did it in 3 different languages! I was impressed!! Manuel, the driver was great too! Thanks for a wonderful experience!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

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Amazing

Cesar_C, Nov 2025

Is an unique experience, knowing the culture, the food, and breathtaking scenery. Be prepared to walk a lot.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

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History matters, wisdom...

Dan_d, Sep 2025

History matters, wisdom can be learned from the past. Tuscan people are great builders and are disciplined, a great part of the Western civilization reveals this and some of its best contribution is cultivation of the vines and most precious arts.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

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A great tour

Joumana_J, Jul 2025

This tour was so enjoyable, the towns are beautiful and the experiences were well planned and did not feel rushed. Vanessa was our tour guide, it was a joy to spend the day with her. She made sure we all had a good time, the sweetest guide I have ever met! I highly recommend this tour, the towns are not easily accessable by train, so being in a small bus tour is the best way to enjoy the area and see many places in one day.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

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tuscany in one day

Gabriela_S, Nov 2024

liked the tour cause it helped me get to small towns in Tuscany that I wouldn't have been able to reach on my own. The transport system in Italy is a bit confusing, but with the bus, it was easy

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We liked this tour

Julie_O, Oct 2024

A delightful trip! Everything went smoothly and the company staff were attentive and accommodating!!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

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Beautiful Wine Country of Italia

Gregory_K, Jul 2024

Really enjoyed the wine tasting. We were able to taste 3 different wines. Assorted cheeses and cold cuts. Bread w/ cherry tomatoes and peppers. Just a very pleasant experience and just added so much to experience. 6.5 miles of walking just FYI.