From Florence: Private Via Francigena Tour with Wine Lunch
Overview
A full private day on the Via Francigena, the ancient pilgrims' road to Rome, through the most beautiful towns of Tuscany.
• Pick-up at your hotel in Florence around 8:00 AM in our comfortable Mercedes van.
• San Gimignano, the medieval Town of Fine Towers, with free time and a first wine tasting in the heart of the town.
• Lunch at a small family-run organic farm overlooking San Gimignano: homemade 3-course Tuscan lunch with 4 local wines.
• Monteriggioni, the walled village that once guarded the Via Francigena.
• Siena: Piazza del Campo, the Duomo and the medieval streets of the contrade.
• Return to Florence around 6:00 PM.
Private tour for your group only, with free time in each town to explore at your own pace.
What's Included
- Lunch Homemade 3-course Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, a small family-run organic farm overlooking San Gimignano
- Alcoholic beverages 2 wine tastings: one in the heart of San Gimignano and 4 local wines with lunch at the farm (Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti and more), with extra virgin olive oil
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- 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
Our professional driver will pick you up at your hotel, apartment or B&B in Florence around 8:00 AM, with a welcome sign "PEK TUSCANY IN LIMO" and your name. Tour aboard our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes van. Please write your exact address in the booking notes. Pick-up is guaranteed only on paved roads outside restricted traffic zones (ZTL).
What To Expect
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San Gimignano
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Podere La Marronaia- Le Colonne Biodynamic Winery & Farm
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Monteriggioni
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Siena
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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)
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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).
- Lunch. Homemade 3-course Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, a small family-run organic farm overlooking San Gimignano.
- Alcoholic beverages. 2 wine tastings: one in the heart of San Gimignano and 4 local wines with lunch at the farm (Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti and more), with extra virgin olive oil.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- 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. 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: Private Via Francigena Tour with Wine Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Florence: Private Via Francigena Tour with 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
- LunchHomemade 3-course Tuscan lunch at Podere La Marronaia, a small family-run organic farm overlooking San Gimignano
- Alcoholic beverages2 wine tastings: one in the heart of San Gimignano and 4 local wines with lunch at the farm (Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti and more), with extra virgin olive oil
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- 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
- 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.
