Gourmet tour in the Montepulciano old town center
Overview
Explore Montepulciano like a local on a relaxed food and wine walking tour through the historic center. Enjoy stunning views, medieval streets, and the authentic flavors of Tuscany as you move between hand-picked local spots.
With a friendly local guide, you’ll walk through the heart of the town and stop at three carefully selected venues: a historic wine cellar, a traditional food shop, and a local restaurant. Each stop offers a taste of Tuscan food and wine in a warm, informal setting.
Along the way, you’ll taste:
Pecorino di Pienza, Tuscan cured meats, and bruschetta with local extra virgin olive oil
Handmade pici pasta, prepared according to traditional recipes
Local wines, including Rosso di Montepulciano and the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Perfect for food and wine lovers looking for an authentic, easy-going experience in one of Tuscany’s most beautiful hill towns.
What's Included
- Pecorino di Pienza cheese tasting
- Visit to a historic wine cellar with a tasting of Vino Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Handmade pici pasta
- Selection of cured meats and olive oil bruschetta
- Guided walking tour in Montepulciano old town with food stops
Meeting Location
Piazza Grande
7, 53045 Montepulciano SI, 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
Walk through Montepulciano’s historic center with a local guide and discover the flavors of Tuscan tradition. Enjoy three gourmet stops at a historic wine cellar, a traditional food shop, and a local restaurant, with tastings of Pecorino di Pienza, Tuscan cured meats, bruschetta with olive oil, handmade pici pasta, and local wines including Rosso and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-58453P14
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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.
- Pecorino di Pienza cheese tasting.
- Visit to a historic wine cellar with a tasting of Vino Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
- Handmade pici pasta.
- Selection of cured meats and olive oil bruschetta.
- Guided walking tour in Montepulciano old town with food stops.
The minimum age to participate is 18. 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 Gourmet tour in the Montepulciano old town center 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 Gourmet tour in the Montepulciano old town center 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
- Pecorino di Pienza cheese tasting
- Visit to a historic wine cellar with a tasting of Vino Rosso and Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
- Handmade pici pasta
- Selection of cured meats and olive oil bruschetta
- Guided walking tour in Montepulciano old town with food stops
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
