From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class
Overview
Escape the bustle of Florence and discover the authentic beauty of Tuscany on this small-group countryside tour. Travel through rolling hills and vineyards as you visit the charming villages of Certaldo and Monteriggioni, far from the usual tourist paths.
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class and learn how to prepare traditional Tuscan recipes, then sit down for a leisurely lunch accompanied by a guided tasting of local Chianti wines. Throughout the day, you’ll also have free time to explore, relax, and soak up the atmosphere of each location.
Designed for travelers seeking a more relaxed and immersive experience, this tour blends culture, cuisine, and wine into one memorable day in the heart of Tuscany.
What's Included
- Lunch Tuscan Lunch during a cooking class experience including Self made first course/Pici with zafferano, zucchine, salsiccia and Self made desserts/Tiramisù.
- 2 wine tastings included
- Small group
- Visit to 2 famous wine estates in Monteriggioni and San Gimignano
- Expert multilingual tour leader
- Travel by minivan
- Self-guided tour of Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Certaldo and Monteriggioni
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
V. dell'Oriuolo & Piazza del Duomo
50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Castellina In Chianti
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monteriggioni
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Agricola Poggio Ai Laghi
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
San Gimignano
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Azienda Agricola San Quirico
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Certaldo
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wine tastings take place in English, with your tour leader providing translation support when needed
- The tour itinerary may change, but all tour stops will be visited
- Vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free alternatives are available upon request
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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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. Tuscan Lunch during a cooking class experience including Self made first course/Pici with zafferano, zucchine, salsiccia and Self made desserts/Tiramisù.
- 2 wine tastings included.
- Small group.
- Visit to 2 famous wine estates in Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.
- Expert multilingual tour leader.
- Travel by minivan.
- Self-guided tour of Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Certaldo and Monteriggioni.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class is as follows:
- 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: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class 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
- LunchTuscan Lunch during a cooking class experience including Self made first course/Pici with zafferano, zucchine, salsiccia and Self made desserts/Tiramisù.
- 2 wine tastings included
- Small group
- Visit to 2 famous wine estates in Monteriggioni and San Gimignano
- Expert multilingual tour leader
- Travel by minivan
- Self-guided tour of Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Certaldo and Monteriggioni
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wine tastings take place in English, with your tour leader providing translation support when needed
- The tour itinerary may change, but all tour stops will be visited
- vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free alternatives are available upon request
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
