From Florence: Exclusive Chianti, San Gimignano & Wine Lunch
Overview
An exclusive private day in the Chianti hills and San Gimignano, with a long Tuscan lunch overlooking the medieval towers.
• Private tour just for your group, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Florence
• Scenic drive along the Chiantigiana wine road, with a photo stop in the vineyards
• Free time in San Gimignano, the medieval Town of Fine Towers
• 3-course Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, a family-run farm with a view of the towers, paired with 4 of their wines
• Back at your hotel at around 3:00 PM
• Friendly English-speaking driver sharing stories and tips along the way
What's Included
- Lunch 3-course Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, with a view of San Gimignano's towers
- Alcoholic beverages 4 wines from the farm with lunch, including Chianti, Vernaccia and a Super Tuscan
- Bottled water
- Private pickup and drop-off in Florence / Florence province
- Friendly English-speaking local driver, sharing stories and tips along the way
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup from your hotel, apartment or B&B in Florence, or at Santa Maria Novella station, around 9:00 AM. Your driver will wait for you with a sign showing PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO and your name. Please write your exact address in the booking notes. You will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes van, and at the end of the tour (around 3:00 PM) we drop you off at the same place.
What To Expect
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Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana (pass by)
San Gimignano
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Podere La Marronaia- Le Colonne Biodynamic Winery & Farm
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your private driver is also your guide on board: during the drive he shares stories about Tuscany and gives you tips on the main sights to see in each town, so you can enjoy your free time exploring at your own pace.
- Wheelchair users are welcome: a foldable wheelchair can be carried in the van's luggage space. Please note that our vans have no ramp or lift.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. 3-course Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, with a view of San Gimignano's towers.
- Alcoholic beverages. 4 wines from the farm with lunch, including Chianti, Vernaccia and a Super Tuscan.
- Bottled water.
- Private pickup and drop-off in Florence / Florence province.
- Friendly English-speaking local driver, sharing stories and tips along the way.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Florence: Exclusive Chianti, San Gimignano & Wine Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Florence: Exclusive Chianti, San Gimignano & Wine Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch3-course Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, with a view of San Gimignano's towers
- Alcoholic beverages4 wines from the farm with lunch, including Chianti, Vernaccia and a Super Tuscan
- Bottled water
- Private pickup and drop-off in Florence / Florence province
- Friendly English-speaking local driver, sharing stories and tips along the way
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Everything not found under the heading inclusions is excluded
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your private driver is also your guide on board: during the drive he shares stories about Tuscany and gives you tips on the main sights to see in each town, so you can enjoy your free time exploring at your own pace.
- Wheelchair users are welcome: a foldable wheelchair can be carried in the van's luggage space. Please note that our vans have no ramp or lift.
