Private Chianti Classico Tour with wine and food tasting in a Historic Estate

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Florence, Italy

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a true taste of Italy on this half-day wine tour through the Chianti region. Departing from Florence, travel through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to Greve in Chianti, a charming village on the Chiantigiana Road. Stroll its lively square, home to artisan shops and the birthplace of explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. Continue to a renowned winery, where an expert winemaker leads a private vineyard tour, revealing winemaking secrets before a delightful wine and local food tasting experience.

Private tour and wine tasting in the Chianti region
Your own private English-speaking driver shows you one of Tuscany’s most famous regions
Enjoy a wine tasting with light snacks
Visit to an ancient cellar with an expert wine guide

What's Included

Pick up and drop off at your Hotel if centrally located in Florence
Transport by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with WIFI on board
English/Italian speaking driver
Visit of an historical Chianti Winery with Wine tasting accompanied by local snacks
Private local wine guide

Gratuities
Everything not mentioned as Included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick Up at the hotel in Florence if centrally located. In case the Hotel is not located in Florence city center we will arrange the pick up in a location in Florence city center to be advised.

Itinerary

After being picked up at your hotel in central Florence, your private driver leads you to a rustic village known for its unique castle farms in the Chianti countryside. Stop at one of the farm’s cellars to sample regional wines, including a Super Tuscan and Chianti Classico Riserva. Hear about the characteristics of each blend from your expert guide and enjoy local snaks complement the wines' flavors.

The half-day option concludes with return transportation to your Florence hotel.

Piazza Matteotti

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Morning or Afternoon tour only duration is 4-hours
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.6

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A must!

Audree_S, Aug 2022

Loved everything about it! The stop at the American War Hero cemetery was an unexpected yet memorable spot. Winery and manager were wonderful. Informative, and interesting. Fantastic wine selection and cheese and snack pairings. Beyond expectations

Winery amazing, tour operator needs to drop Greve

Jessica_G, Jun 2022

Nice car, nice driver, but waste of time going to Greve in Chianti - it’s a small square and honestly just a big waste of time. Would rather see a 2nd winery. We actually drove more out of the way to go to Greve. Not a fan… Winery and food tasting was nice- lots of bread and cheese. The cellar tour was nice to see- don’t expect tons of technical information on wine making. We were fine with that:)

Phenomenal experience

Mark_D, Jun 2022

Our experience was amazing. Marco picked us up and brought us to a beautiful small village to shop before going to the winery. The winery offered breads, oils, and cheeses in addition to the wine. We tried 5 wines and had a great day enjoying the views of Tuscany. On the way back to the hotel we were dropped in a desired location in Florence. The car was very comfortable and clean. We would definitely do this tour again.

Lively Tourguide in Tuscany

Mhmartin, Jul 2021

Wonderful tour guide - a local Florentine - Alexander. Great transport in nice car to the countryside. Delicious and informative wine tasting.

This was money well spent. Even...

KIMBERLY L, Jan 2017

This was money well spent. Even though our driver spoke limited English, he was able to communicate points of interest along the drive to Tuscany. He made a point to stop at a small town on our way back as we had some extra time, and was kind enough to point us in the direction of the best treats there! The wine tasting was excellent and the staff at the vineyard were passionate, informative and kind. It was beautiful and was THE highlight of our time in Florence.

I cannot say enough about this tour...

James_S, Oct 2016

I cannot say enough about this tour and our guide Luciano. We arranged for pickup at our villa outside of Florence for a small additional fee. Luciano brought a great balance of history, humor and love for Italy that was contagious. The wine tasting was fun and Luciano brought us to the beautiful town, Greve in Chianti, the center of the Chianti region and arranged dinner at a fabulous restaurant. This was one of the highlights of the trip to Italy.

Where do I start-Marzio our guide...

Aristotle_S, Sep 2016

Where do I start-Marzio our guide was absolutely amazing. We knew it was going to be amazing when he started out with my family is 7 generations Florentine We cannot say enough about the tour we had. We can say that it wouldnt have been the same without Marzio. If you have the ability to ask for a specific guide we highly recommend Marzio. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

From the minute Marzio picked us up...

James L, Mar 2016

From the minute Marzio picked us up at our apartment in Florence, we began our lessons on the history and people of not only Florence, his native city, but the rest of Tuscany as well. We have been to Florence many times, but we actually learned quite a bit that we didn't know on this tour. Marzio speaks excellent English and is very entertaining - it seemed as though a friend was driving us around, showing us his countryside. The wine tasting itself was wonderful, too - we thoroughly enjoyed the lessons on Chianti wines and olive oils and tasting those delicious products as well as having the chance to order bottles to be shipped home. This is a wonderful excursion and very well worth the extra cost. Highly recommended!

Very educational tour on wine and...

Jitka Tisha G. T, Jun 2015

Very educational tour on wine and olive oil production from plant to retail. We tasted about 7 wine products. It was a fun tour... Plus the ride was very classy in a Mercedes.

Castle was beautiful, host was gracious...

Carol H, Apr 2015

Castle was beautiful, host was gracious and winr was delicious

The driver was prompt and very...

John T W, Aug 2014

The driver was prompt and very knowledgeable . He accommodated our requests . However, Viator shouldn't advertise "tour the castle" when the castle is closed. Do your homework and provide alternatives .

Our private tour was amazing! Our...

Benjamin E, Jul 2014

Our private tour was amazing! Our guide, Alejandro was excellent. He spoke great English and provided us wonderful information and background throughout the tour. We booked the tour with only a couple days notice and it was on a Sunday yet VIATOR organized a personal tour of one of the wineries still (most are closed on Sundays). We got a tour from the actual wine maker where we started with a few white wines, did the tour, and then sat down (outdoors) for more wine, cheese, and meats. The dinner at La Tappas was fabulous. Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get outside of downtown Florence and truly experience some of the Tuscan region!

This was a last min booking. We were...

Inge R, Oct 2013

This was a last min booking. We were in Florence and thought it would be great to get out into the countryside for the day, and my husband did not want to rent a car! So, the night before we're looking online for a tour, of course everything was booked up, and then we came across this tour. It was a little more than we wanted to spend, but we thought why not, and boy am I glad we did. We were met at our hotel, right on time, in a beautiful clean, comfortable car by our driver, Guido Laschi. I cannot say enough great things about him, his English was impeccable, he was knowledgeable about the area, he showed us things that we would have never found on our own, it was like touring around with an old friend, he even made dinner reservations for us at a restaurant we had been dying to eat at, but unable to get reservations for. He definitely made our trip, and the money we spent worthwhile.

Our driver was English speaking...

John_T, Sep 2013

Our driver was English speaking (from the UK). He picked us up at our hotel in a beautiful Jag. We tasted wonderful Chianti region wines at a very small winery. They also served us cheese and bread and showed us where the wine and olive oil is made. We then drove to a small town for coffee and to window shop. It was very romantic.

This was by far our favorite tour...

Guinevere C, Jun 2013

This was by far our favorite tour. Our winery hostess, Nadia, was not only informative but very entertaining with her personal stories of working in the wine and grape business. We had so much fun learning about Classico Chianti and tasting the winery's selection. Our dinner at La Toppa in San Donato was also delicious. The setting, hospitality, and weather were everything you can image for this region of Italy. This tour is a great break from the hectic cities of Florence and Rome.

Outstanding experience. My boys...

DonEss, Jul 2012

Outstanding experience. My boys loved meeting Alexandro and being taken around by him. He showed us breathtaking country side, took us to a terrific winery and also to meet folks he knew who made wine and balsamic vinegar. The whole day was one sumptuous feast, and he let it develop as it did. We spent more time in one place and so we adjusted the itinerary. It was a warm memorable introduction to the Chianti region.

Our driver, Allesandro, was simply...

Duayne M, Jul 2010

Our driver, Allesandro, was simply outstanding. Worth a try to request him. The tour of Castell di Querceto was just right and and our young hostess was lovely and well informed. As for the tasting three very "shallow" pours with one of the three being a dessert so, for me it doesn't really count. Good stuff, but it would have been an appropriate gester to ask if anyone wanted a fuller taste of their favorite. If I could do it again we would have bought a bottle to sit and drink right there. In any event, it was a good experience and Allesandro made it outstanding.

Driver was excellent, tailoring the...

E Darrin C, Apr 2007

Driver was excellent, tailoring the return trip to our special wishes. The vineyard chosen (DieVole) was an awesome experience.

It was an extremely disappointing day...

Eddie M, Oct 2006

It was an extremely disappointing day, comprising of three glasses of wine a quick whizz around the castle. Another couple turned and paid less than us, and received a free bottle of wine as well as the same tour of the castle. I would have much preferred the bottle of wine to the three glasses of wine.

Sjåføren var veldig hyggelig, men...

SaraHelen_H, Aug 2016

Sjåføren var veldig hyggelig, men det sto at han skulle forklare litt på veien, men han snakket ikke i det hele tatt før vi var oppe på gården og da snakket han kun om seg selv. Vingården derimot var fantastisk!! Hyggelige mennesker, fantastisk område og fantastisk vin og olivenolje! Angrer absolutt ikke på at vi dro på privat visning istedenfor i grupper.