San Gimignano and Volterra Tour by Private Luxury Van

Florence, Italy

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Tuscany’s art, culture, and medieval history on this 8-hour private tour from Florence. Visit the enchanting towns of Volterra and San Gimignano at your own pace while traveling through the picturesque Chianti countryside with a knowledgeable private driver.

Admire the stunning Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta in Volterra
Discover traditional alabaster workshops and learn about this ancient craft
Explore the UNESCO-listed historic center of San Gimignano
Relax as your private driver shares local insights and takes care of all the navigating

What's Included

Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Driver
Private transportation

Lunch
Professional City guide
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from all hotels or apartments in Florence downtown

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Meet your driver at your Florence hotel, and enjoy views of the scenic, rolling countryside during the 1-hour drive to San Gimignano. Discover the city on your own, with insider tips on where to find the best locally-made gelato and wine. Visit the historic Piazza Duomo, then see the stunning frescoes and stone work inside the Collegiate Church and the Sant’Agostino. Climb to the town’s highest point to take in the distinctive medieval towers, and soak up the colorful atmosphere in the sunny Piazza della Cisterna.

Choose the perfect place for lunch—the area has enchanting restaurants and trattorias, or you can arrange a meal at a nearby farm house—then continue to Volterra to stroll winding, cobblestone streets to a remarkable collection of historic sites. Visit Etruscan tombs that were built hundreds of years before Christ, see elaborate Roman baths and take in an excavated stone theater.

Twilight fans shouldn’t miss Volterra’s film sites, where the dramatic scenes from ‘New Moon’ were shot with the backdrop of stone walls, historic piazzas and ramparts. Take time to explore the boutiques and workshops that line the streets, browse Volterra’s celebrated alabaster artwork, then relax in the comfortable van during the return trip to Florence.

Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di Volterra

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fattoria San Donato

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Historic Centre of San Gimignano

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
A maximum of 7 people per booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
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.

Reviews

4.7

based on 6 reviews

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Great tour with Massimo

Kevin_R, Aug 2024

We had a wonderful time with our tour guide Massimo. He spent a lot of valuable time showing us around and sharing his knowledge about the history. Thank you Massimo!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

thank you

Beautiful Area-Less Crowded, A Perfect Day

Donna_M, Nov 2023

My family and I have visited the Tuscan region many times. We were looking to visit an area a little further outside Florence. This tour fit the bill. We were able to decide how to split the time spent in both towns. We managed to include a quick wine tasting within the timeframe-a perfect day! Symonne, our guide/driver was very accommodating. He allowed us the level of independence we desired-while providing history and local knowledge. Know that the beauty & history of the region is well represented in this tour, yet the crowds are much, much less. This is a great way to see a bit of the countryside in comfort.