Siena and San Gimignano Private Day Trip from Florence


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From $600.25

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Florence, Florence

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

After being picked up from your Florence hotel, the day will start with a trip to Florence's historic rival, Siena! A UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to the Palio, the cities famous horse race held twice every year. Your guide will meet you from the car and take you on a private walking tour, lasting 3 hours. You'll see and be explained highlights of the medieval city by a real expert, including seeing the Duomo, Basilica of Saint Dominico, the baptistry and beautiful Piazza's. After a lunch in Siena, comprising of an a la carte menu with wine, your driver will take you to San Gimignano. Walk around this Fairy-tail village full of history full towers and peaceful piazza's. Discover a Gelateria once awarded as “The Best Gelato in the World" - Be sure to try the famous local Saffron flavour.

You'll then be driven through the Tuscany hilled countryside, enjoying vast vineyard views on your way back to Florence.


What's Included

Free time in San Gimignano

Lunch & Wine tasting

Pick up and drop off in Florence

Private driver

Private Tour of Siena

What's Not Included

Extra Food And Drinks

Tickets to attractions/museums


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • From December, a so-called Super Green Pass, a certificate valid only for people who have been fully vaccinated against or who have recovered from Covid, is required to enter archeological sites, museums, bar, cafes, restaurants and other indoor places. T
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Florence
Florence is considered the Renaissance Capital of the World and walking around the city, it will be hard to disagree with this statement. Florence is also the capital of Tuscany, famous for producing the best wine in Italy. There is a famous medieval rivalry within the city with close neighbours, Siena. The decorations and colours used in Duomo square are a clear reference to this rivalry that can still be seen to this day.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Siena
One of the must see highlights of Tuscany. Siena's historic centre is so beautiful and rich in medieval history, the entire centre is protected under UNESCO. The Medieval past is regularly showed with pride at the twice a year horse show, "il palio" - The city also carries a vast and deep rivalry with the capital of Tuscany, Florence, of which can be noticed throughout the various building designs.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

San Gimignano
San Gimignano is worldwide famous to be one of the most well preserved medieval cities of Europe, featuring an iconic skyline made up of 14 original towers, mainly erected around the XIII century. The tallest one is the so called “Torre del Podestà” and it is 150 feet tall. Enjoy this time travel and learn the secret of lost traditions, rituals, events and recipes.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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