Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
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Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
By Walkabout Florence Tours
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Well-suited for time-limited travelers, this Florence day trip lets you conquer Tuscany's must-see sights in a day. Start off the day with a guided walking tour of Siena and its cathedral. Then, head to the Chianti hills to feast on a traditional Tuscan lunch and enjoy a wine tasting (optional). Explore medieval San Gimignano and snap photos in front of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa (admission ticket available as an upgrade). Plus, travel between each place with ease and relax knowing the entire day is planned out in advance.
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Ages 0-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 11–12 hours
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Highlights
- Tuscany 1-day sightseeing tour with spectacular countryside views
- Enjoy a guided tour through Siena, including entry to the gothic Cathedral
- Soak up free time to explore Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa at your own pace
- Savor a hearty lunch with wine served at an organic wine estate in Chianti (available as an upgrade)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking tour guide with you for the whole day
- Guided walking tour of Siena with entrance fee to the cathedral
- Hearty farmhouse lunch – veggie and gluten-free options available
- Wine tasting of four varieties
- Free time to explore the towns at your own pace
- Entry/Admission - Duomo di Siena
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Make your way to the Santa Maria Novella Train Station in central Florence for your morning departure. Once you climb aboard the air-conditioned coach, sit back and relax, knowing that the rest of the whirlwind day in Tuscany is planned in advance for you. The day's first stop is the city of Siena, where you join a guided tour and visit the Siena Cathedral and Piazza del Campo. Next, you have free time to explore Siena on your own. Leaving Siena, enjoy the scenery as the bus enters the Chianti wine region. Arrive at a vineyard, where you can explore the wine cellar and olive grove, then sit down for a traditional Tuscan lunch of fresh bread, pasta, salad, cold cuts and local cheeses, accompanied by a wine tasting. Note that the meal and wine is not included in the tour option without lunch; guests will instead spend more time in San Gimignano. Following lunch, travel onward to San Gimignano, where you'll explore the squares and cobbled streets, and browse the local shops or try an award winning gelato. The day's last stop is Pisa, where you will visit Cathedral Square, home to the Pisa Duomo, Baptistry, and the Camposanto Monumentale. You’ll see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa—and can climb the tower if you’ve upgraded to include admission. On the return to Florence, relax and leave the driving to the experts after a long day.
- Start:
- Piazza della Stazione, 14/39, 50123 Firenze FI, ItalyCheck-in: 7.45am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5070TUSCANY- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Due to uneven surfaces, we cannot accept anyone with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- It is recommended to book any rail travel from Florence after 9pm to allow time for any traffic delays on your return journey
- When the Duomo of Siena is closed for religious services, Santa Maria della Scala museum will be visited instead
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note: For the Leaning Tower of Pisa children under the age of 8 are not admitted. Children between 8 and 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult and held by the hand at all times while you are in the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Teenagers between 13 and 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult while you are in the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Full Tour option includes the visit to Pisa but not the ticket to climb the Leaning Tower
- Full Tour plus Leaning Tower Tickets option also include the tickets to climb on the Leaning Tower in Pisa.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5070TUSCANY
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- Piazza della Stazione, 14/39, 50123 Firenze FI, ItalyCheck-in: 7.45am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's
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- Wander7072040 contributionsWonderful day adventure out of FlorenceGuides were most helpful, knowledgable, organized and fun. It was a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend this day tripWritten 17 September 2024
- U4639XZmarct0 contributionsWonderful ExperienceWhat can I say? We had so much fun. Gloria, Arla and Tiziano were absolute rock stars. Incredibly helpful with setting us up with making this at home. Food was so good but the memories that we created on that day will last a lifetime.Written 16 September 2024
- Donna S0 contributionsHighly recommendThis was a hands on pizza and gelato class and it was excellent! Easy to follow, a lot of great tips and a bonus comedy duo with Arla and Tiziano. The pizza and gelato were both delicious.Written 16 September 2024
- 514lexip0 contributionshighlight of our trip!This was the highlight of our Italy trip. Max, Thomas and Tiziano were the BEST. would 10/10 recommend anyone considering going!Written 16 September 2024
- Megan M0 contributionsA taste of Cinque TerreWe had the best day visiting Cinque Terre with our guides Valentina, Genie & Manuel. Very punctual start to day & lots of information on the bus ride to La Spezia. We did have train issues, but not their fault - blame Italian train system! We were split into 3 groups for the day & were given opportunity to just “do own thing” & meet up later or stay with groups. We did the latter. Lunch offered was 17.50euro & was delicious (or do you town thing - no pressure). The stairs up from train to Corniglia were many (300+). After lunch you could go by train or hike to next town. 3.2 km of pretty rough terrain & a lot of uphill with uneven steps. Not for the unfit!! We’re in our late 60’s - fit as we do hike a lot - but it was hot & not easy. Very satisfying to get to the end. Sadly, not a lot of time at each town but enough to get a taste of this pretty place. We went back to start on a boat! Then train back to La Spezia where the bus was waiting to take us back to Florence. Would recommend this tour.Written 16 September 2024
- ymhenderson0 contributionsGreat time with lots of laughsThis was so much fun! It was in a beautiful setting just 15 minutes outside of the city. Gloria, Arla, and Tiziano were amazing! Funny and easy going. They made it all seem so easy. We really enjoyed the whole evening. I cannot recommend this enough. I promise you will love itWritten 16 September 2024
- H8462YSjennifern0 contributionsThe Best Day Cooking with Lavinia & CarmelaOur day was one of the best experiences we had while in Florence. Lavinia (our guide and chef) and Carmela (our chef) had a wonderful chemistry working together. We shopped for our meat and veggies, then traveled to Carmela's house to prepare our feast. We made Bruschetta, homemade pasta with Bolognese sauce, pork tenderloin with sage and rosemary, roasted potatoes and Tiramisu. Carmela sang and danced throughout the day while we prepared our meal. We dined and enjoyed some wine overlooking the Tuscan country side. It was the perfect day!Written 16 September 2024
- michaelbZ6137NF0 contributionsGreat guide and viewsSara, our tour guide was incredible. The views were beautiful and the wine was great. Only downside was the bumpy roads getting outWritten 16 September 2024
- Tim R0 contributionsSpectacular tourSara and Christof were great! The whole experience was amazing. Great food, wine and views. Spectacular trip through the Tuscan countrysideWritten 15 September 2024
- Q7018UFjuliew0 contributionsGet on this tour!This trip was a great full day of sight seeing, wine & food tasting for our family and friends. The bus was a kick, the tour guide was a great story teller and full of information about wine, food and customs. The food, olive oil and wine were beautifully presented, this was a wonderful day in the Tuscan countryside!Written 15 September 2024
- rhondawT6376SZ0 contributionsHighly recommend this excellent cooking class!! Luca and Carmela are awesome!This cooking class was a true highlight of our trip to Italy! It was organized, fun, and the food we cooked was fabulous! We loved the Tuscany farm, the beautiful indoor and outdoor kitchen, and the chefs (Luca and Carmela) were the best! My husband (who does not cook) thoroughly enjoyed the experience and had so much fun! I highly recommend this cooking class- and we thought the price was very reasonable and totally worth it!Written 15 September 2024
- suzannemcgadye0 contributionsPizza and GelatoSo much fun making pizza and gelato! Just got the recipes we used and can’t wait to try them at home. The team made this excursion so much fun. Highly recommend you take this tour.Written 15 September 2024
- delilahn5770 contributionsA delicious and fun nightFantastic cooking class in a beautiful setting. Tiziano, Thomas, and Max taught us valuable cooking skills in a very fun and entertaining way. And to top it off, the pizza and gelato we made were absolutely delicious! Easily one of the best nights of our 12 day trip. Don’t hesitate to book this activity.Written 15 September 2024
- Journey111805265370 contributionsJust do it10/10 Must do while in Florence! Chris and the team were truly amazing. I can’t say enough positive things about this experience. The most well organized and structured tour I have ever done while traveling.Written 15 September 2024
- johnmW4808AF0 contributionsFun day trip from Florence drinking wine!This was a great way to see the Chianti area and make a day trip out of Florence. The guide Gloria and the driver Joseph were phenomenal! All the wine and food was really good. All the wineries gave us extra wine so we ended up drinking more than the 9 glasses that were specified.Written 15 September 2024
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LAJ
Boulder, CO5 contributions
This tour was excellent. We were not excited about being in a large tour group, but Dario was able to keep us is moving at a good pace and his energy made it interesting and personalized! The sites were amazing and his knowledge and experiences made for a life changing memorable experience.
The tour works well for a variety of ages and interest levels. It is not a wine tour or food, but all of Tuscany including Pisa
Highly recommend this tour and it is a good value.
The tour works well for a variety of ages and interest levels. It is not a wine tour or food, but all of Tuscany including Pisa
Highly recommend this tour and it is a good value.
Written 28 January 2020
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Hello,
We are thrilled that you loved this tour and that this turned out to be so memorable. Dario will be over the moon to read it, especially the title ;) Thank you very much!
Kind Regards
Walkabout
Written 28 January 2020
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jeraldine_travels
Las Vegas, NV44 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
I have done many tours with many companies and I have to say that this tour has to be one of my favorites. Our guide was Alex and he was amazing. He was very lively and knowledgeable. It also helped that he was extremely friendly and made the group feel extremely comfortable! Honestly, many tours can put me to sleep but I was totally engaged the whole time on this tour! What to expect: meeting in front of the train station where the taxis are, walking about “5 Italian minutes” to get to the coach, then your first stop is Siena (where you will walk around for about an hour), your next location is the charming countryside where you will have a delicious lunch with wine (and good wine) and not to mention you are overlooking the gorgeous rolling hills of Tuscany, your next stop is a small medieval town of San Gimignano where you can get the best gelato in the world...seriously they won that award, and finally your last stop is Pisa...and of course you must take your cheesy leaning tower pictures there! Expect a full day of amazing views of Tuscany! Our driver Antonio safely got us to each location very safely as well! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who only has a couple of days in Florence Because you will see Tuscany in a day!
Written 7 January 2020
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Hello Virina,
We can rightly say that you were totally engaged not only for the overwhelming and accurate description of the day but particularly for the "5 Italian minutes" initial quote from Alex. He will be smiling for sure when reading this.
Thanks a lot for your time!
Kind Regards
Walkabout
Written 19 January 2020
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Mayra C
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Friends
The trip started off rainy, as we waited for other day trippers and the bus we were getting wet and thinking of what a terrible day we had picked to go on a tour. However, Stefano kept the mood alive with his jokes about how lucky (or unlucky) we were to experience a rainy Tuscany day. By the time we arrived in Siena, our first stop, the sun was shining and it matched Stefano’s mood and vibe. He made the trip fun, interesting, and a learning one as well. I recommend this trip for anyone on a time limit in Tuscany who wants to see and experience breathtaking views, local culture, and a farm to table lunch! The tour takes you to three beautifully unique towns, with a local guide who shares history, stories, recommendations and although time is limited at each stop I t is worth it! If there’s a way to pick your guide (which I don’t think there is) pick Stefano and be ready to fall in love with Tuscany. San Giminiagno is mesmerizing.
Written 15 October 2021
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RangMX
San Luis Potosi, Mexico1,594 contributions
Sept 2022
Gave this tour a 5 star review the first time I took it. This time I took my son and I was not so impressed with the tour. I think the beautiful sights themselves wowed me the first time. So I am reviewing the tour itswelf of which there are many problems with the organization.
1. They made us walk quite a bit to where the buses were parked.
2. No bathrooms on the buses! Since there is so little time at each stop the lack of a bathroom on the bus greatly affects ones enjoyment of the tour which has limited time at each stop. BTW there really are no public bathrooms in Italy. You have to buy something at a bar or cafe to be able to use a bathroom.
3. Not enough time at each stop. Two of the guests got lost and didnt make their way back to the bus and we all paid the price when our next stop was cut by 40 minutes.
4. Our guide Manolo was nowhere to be found in Siena. We used the bathrooms and had some coffee when we first got there and were going to meet up with the group at the church. Except they got there first and the guide wasnt around so we ended up buying tickets to get into the church just to ask the group what time we were supposed to leave. A real pity, visiting one of the most beautiful churches in Italy and only having about 15 minutes to look at it. The tourists that went along with the group had to wait a long time from when the tour started until after visiting the church to get to the bathrooms and then there was a long long line.
5. The lunch stop as always was the highlight of the tour, although the pasta was not so great this time around.
I would just recommend taking a train from Florence to Siena and spending a day there and taking a train to Pisa and spending half a day there, so you can enjoy these beautiful places without rushing. You don't have to take a tour. Otherwise basically at each stop you have a choice. Get something to eat or drink, buy souvenirs, take photos, or try and find a bathroom, so you have to juggle what you can do and either way its going to be rushed to the point of not enjoying the tour.
We were going to take the Walkabout Cinque Terre tour but after the Tuscany tour I realized what kind of crappy day we would have in Cinque Terre. Instead we bought first class train tickets to Monterosso and did it ourselves. We hiked two of the trails, visited a few of the cities, shopped, ate, and even had 1 full hour to swim in the ocean at Monterosso without having to rush back to a meeting spot.
If you do take this tour, when you get to San Gimignano make sure to walk around to the bottom of the city - towards the right when you get there and check out the magnificent panoramic views of Tuscany. Its definitely the best spot for photos on the whole tour and nobody even knows its there!
1. They made us walk quite a bit to where the buses were parked.
2. No bathrooms on the buses! Since there is so little time at each stop the lack of a bathroom on the bus greatly affects ones enjoyment of the tour which has limited time at each stop. BTW there really are no public bathrooms in Italy. You have to buy something at a bar or cafe to be able to use a bathroom.
3. Not enough time at each stop. Two of the guests got lost and didnt make their way back to the bus and we all paid the price when our next stop was cut by 40 minutes.
4. Our guide Manolo was nowhere to be found in Siena. We used the bathrooms and had some coffee when we first got there and were going to meet up with the group at the church. Except they got there first and the guide wasnt around so we ended up buying tickets to get into the church just to ask the group what time we were supposed to leave. A real pity, visiting one of the most beautiful churches in Italy and only having about 15 minutes to look at it. The tourists that went along with the group had to wait a long time from when the tour started until after visiting the church to get to the bathrooms and then there was a long long line.
5. The lunch stop as always was the highlight of the tour, although the pasta was not so great this time around.
I would just recommend taking a train from Florence to Siena and spending a day there and taking a train to Pisa and spending half a day there, so you can enjoy these beautiful places without rushing. You don't have to take a tour. Otherwise basically at each stop you have a choice. Get something to eat or drink, buy souvenirs, take photos, or try and find a bathroom, so you have to juggle what you can do and either way its going to be rushed to the point of not enjoying the tour.
We were going to take the Walkabout Cinque Terre tour but after the Tuscany tour I realized what kind of crappy day we would have in Cinque Terre. Instead we bought first class train tickets to Monterosso and did it ourselves. We hiked two of the trails, visited a few of the cities, shopped, ate, and even had 1 full hour to swim in the ocean at Monterosso without having to rush back to a meeting spot.
If you do take this tour, when you get to San Gimignano make sure to walk around to the bottom of the city - towards the right when you get there and check out the magnificent panoramic views of Tuscany. Its definitely the best spot for photos on the whole tour and nobody even knows its there!
Written 31 October 2022
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Nadia H
3 contributions
Aug 2020
I highly recommend that day tour! The value for money is incredible, as the quality of the tour was above all my expectations (in terms of comfort, organisation and information provided). Our guide Stefano did an amazing job! He was highly knowledgeable and engaging and made that tour both interesting and fun, thank you very much Stefano!
Additionally, having booked the tour without lunch because I am a vegan, Stefano and the coach driver Francesco brought me directly to San Gimignano after Siena, allowing me to spend more time in this amazing city and find food that I wanted to eat (I went to the agriturismo "I Pini," highly recommend it too!). I very much appreciated their kindness and professionalism!
Vegan tip: book the tour without lunch and go to I Pini in San Gimignano! ;-)
Additionally, having booked the tour without lunch because I am a vegan, Stefano and the coach driver Francesco brought me directly to San Gimignano after Siena, allowing me to spend more time in this amazing city and find food that I wanted to eat (I went to the agriturismo "I Pini," highly recommend it too!). I very much appreciated their kindness and professionalism!
Vegan tip: book the tour without lunch and go to I Pini in San Gimignano! ;-)
Written 13 August 2020
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Hello,
We are extremely pleased to see that you enjoyed the tour so much. Thank you for your great words about Stefano. He will be over the moon ;)
Kind regards
Walkabout
Written 14 August 2020
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MJC
1 contribution
Aug 2021
I felt compelled to leave a review as I hope others can use this to benefit from:
This tour was an unforgettable experience and provides plenty of insight into multiple areas of Tuscany. The level of detail and historical context Alessandro provides really adds to the tour! It's refreshing to see that someone truly enjoys his work and is passionate about the areas rich past. Even when the tour had technically ended, Alessandro provides time for a Q&A with the whole bus for them to ask random questions about the area.
As for the package / tour, my girlfriend and I decided to do everything but climb Pisa as we knew we would be walking around a lot...but we went with others who elected to do this and they said it was easier than they expected. It also takes a long time to get to Pisa, so you have an opportunity to rest on the bus beforehand.
Overall, we highly recommend this tour that covers Siena, Lunch (pasta / wine), San Gimignano, and Pisa.
This tour was an unforgettable experience and provides plenty of insight into multiple areas of Tuscany. The level of detail and historical context Alessandro provides really adds to the tour! It's refreshing to see that someone truly enjoys his work and is passionate about the areas rich past. Even when the tour had technically ended, Alessandro provides time for a Q&A with the whole bus for them to ask random questions about the area.
As for the package / tour, my girlfriend and I decided to do everything but climb Pisa as we knew we would be walking around a lot...but we went with others who elected to do this and they said it was easier than they expected. It also takes a long time to get to Pisa, so you have an opportunity to rest on the bus beforehand.
Overall, we highly recommend this tour that covers Siena, Lunch (pasta / wine), San Gimignano, and Pisa.
Written 21 August 2021
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Aimee M
Perth, Australia3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Great way to see alot in one day. The guide was excellent and so was the bus driver. Just found it a shame that we visited during off peak, most stores were closed until March. But the views made up for everything. The lunch and winery was excellent, but I wish they got to showcase their wine more and do proper tastings. The lunch was delicious. We got to walk around Pisa, it really is more than just the leaning tower. Apart from shops being closed, only other disappointment was the cost. It was advertised for AUD99 but we were charged AUD150 per person and it was off-peak. Also would have been nice for the bus to pick us up or at the very least drop us off at the Train Station.
Written 20 January 2020
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.
We are glad that you enjoyed the tour and that you saw that there is more to Pisa than just the leaning tower!
If you were charged more for the tour you should take the matter up with Viator/Tripadvsior.
The pick-up and drop-off is as close as the comune will let tour buses get to the meeting point at the station. We also have to pay a hefty fee for this and some tour companies meet even further away.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Team
Written 23 January 2020
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Michelle C
45 contributions
Jul 2021
For anyone with limited time in Florence—for that matter, in Italy in general—this is a most excellent way to see a great cross-section of Tuscany in a day. The tour length can initially look daunting (12hrs) but it passes by way faster than one imagines it will. Though all 3 stops were rewarding for their own reasons (Siena for the informative history in the tour, Pisa because it's Pisa), I think my favorite was San Gimigliano; by the time we got there we'd spent a good lunch at a nearby winery with several of the other tour participants, and so when we got the 1.5 hours on our own just continued to spend the time with each other, getting gelato and souvenirs, and taking some really great pictures together. I strongly recommend adding the lunch option when booking; the winery we went to for lunch was beautiful, and the food and wine were delicious and plentiful.
I have a fairly intense fear of heights so did not go up the Tower of Pisa, but for anyone who thinks they might like to do that I'd also recommend adding the pre-booked Pisa ticket option—it will save you time waiting in line to buy your ticket on arrival, and give you more time for taking lots of pictures and maybe even sitting for a coffee and gelato. I also can't say enough positive things about our guide, Chris (I think his full name was Christiano); he was punctual, professional and well-informed. He never let any of our stops run late, and so had us at each of our sites on time and then back to Florence exactly when he told us he would. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a great way to have an expanded view of Tuscany for a day, and even more highly recommend Chris as a tour guide. Thank you for a brilliant day!
I have a fairly intense fear of heights so did not go up the Tower of Pisa, but for anyone who thinks they might like to do that I'd also recommend adding the pre-booked Pisa ticket option—it will save you time waiting in line to buy your ticket on arrival, and give you more time for taking lots of pictures and maybe even sitting for a coffee and gelato. I also can't say enough positive things about our guide, Chris (I think his full name was Christiano); he was punctual, professional and well-informed. He never let any of our stops run late, and so had us at each of our sites on time and then back to Florence exactly when he told us he would. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a great way to have an expanded view of Tuscany for a day, and even more highly recommend Chris as a tour guide. Thank you for a brilliant day!
Written 6 August 2021
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Nathan P
2 contributions
Jun 2022
This tour is by far the best I have ever been on, our tour guide Sara (not Sarah) was very friendly, full of humour and informative about every aspect of Tuscany, even some of the locations we drove past she was happy to tell us more about its history.
It's perfect for couples and is an excellent way to explore some of the more remote locations of Tuscany. The wine tasting part of the tour was more like having a glass or three of different wines produced from the vineyard outside with your lunch but this was still lovely and the views of the surrounding area were breathtaking!
One thing I will say is don't be put off by how long this tour is, it may be a full day but it flies by! The only thing that we weren't that impressed with was Pisa because it felt more like a tourist trap but we absolutely loved visiting San Gimignano and wish we had more time there during the tour. Our guide Sara recommended trying the Gelato in San Gimignano and I 10/10 recommend trying while there, it was mouth-watering.
I honestly have never experienced a tour company who looks after their customers so well, they had water available for a small fee on the coach and was fitted with air conditioning which was perfect when travelling between stops.
Additionally, a special shout out to the coach driver Antonio. A full day of driving isn't easy and he was excellent and friendly to talk to so don't be afraid to tip :).
It's perfect for couples and is an excellent way to explore some of the more remote locations of Tuscany. The wine tasting part of the tour was more like having a glass or three of different wines produced from the vineyard outside with your lunch but this was still lovely and the views of the surrounding area were breathtaking!
One thing I will say is don't be put off by how long this tour is, it may be a full day but it flies by! The only thing that we weren't that impressed with was Pisa because it felt more like a tourist trap but we absolutely loved visiting San Gimignano and wish we had more time there during the tour. Our guide Sara recommended trying the Gelato in San Gimignano and I 10/10 recommend trying while there, it was mouth-watering.
I honestly have never experienced a tour company who looks after their customers so well, they had water available for a small fee on the coach and was fitted with air conditioning which was perfect when travelling between stops.
Additionally, a special shout out to the coach driver Antonio. A full day of driving isn't easy and he was excellent and friendly to talk to so don't be afraid to tip :).
Written 11 July 2022
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Jack H
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Jun 2022 • Couples
Incredible. The amount you see in a day is truly phenomenal. If you’re afraid of walking or don’t fancy doing 15k in a day this isn’t the tour for you, however if you enjoy being busy on holiday then you’ll love this. Clear and concise timings all day with meeting points at every location, information thrown at you all day and any questions you have about periods in history, places or people will be answered. Absolutely worth the money, don’t worry about being scammed or conned out of your euros as the tour leader will make sure you know where to go that is genuine. Hopefully you will get the Alessandro/Nando combo for your tour leader and bus driver, they’re both absolute professionals and incredibly lovely individuals. This tour will make you laugh and the attitude of the tour leader and bus driver will put you completely at ease also. Bottles of water on the bus for a small fee and Aircon, so in between stops you can rehydrate or get your head down for an hour. I cannot recommend this tour enough, a truly wonderful day in the Toscana countryside for couples, family’s or even if you’re solo travelling. Thank you Alessandro and Nando!!!
(Side note, make sure you’ve got 50 cents and €1 coins for any public toilets by tourist attractions as they charge!)
(Side note, make sure you’ve got 50 cents and €1 coins for any public toilets by tourist attractions as they charge!)
Written 19 June 2022
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Hi, I was thinking of booking this tour in November. We would like to store our luggage on the bus if possible, and then catch a train from Pisa to our next destination. How late/ what approximate time would you recommend we book the train for so that we don't miss it?
Written 23 August 2024
Hi Julianne,
At that time of the year you can book any rail travel from 7pm onwards.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Staff
Written 5 September 2024
Hello! I would like to book this tour to include Pisa tickets and exclude lunch. Which of the options should I purchase?
Written 7 August 2024
Hello,
in order to do that you need to contact us directly at email address.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Staff
Written 8 August 2024
I am looking to book this tour for early July and was hoping someone could tell me if we are able, once in Pisa, to enter inside the Cattedrale di Pisa? Is it included in price/time or do you need to reserve a slot. Really want to visit inside. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Written 20 June 2024
When we took this tour in April, the entry fee to the Cattedrale di Pisa was not included so it's best to reserve your own slot. We spent enought time in Pisa where you could fit in a tour but you'd need to immediately take it in order to be done before the bus departs.
Written 22 June 2024
I had the vegetarian option. Instead of charcutier, I had sautéed vegetables. Instead of Bolognese, I had pomodoro sauce. I let them know when booking that I would like the vegetarian option. The guide asked again, before we headed out in the morning.
Written 21 June 2024
We are planning to take this tour to Pisa and go on to Cinque Terre. Can we bring our luggage and end in Pisa and not come back to Florence?
Written 15 January 2024
Hello,
Yes you can definitely do so, since we have enough room on the bus to store your luggage. Once in Pisa you will have to make your way to the train station since our bus cannot drop you close by.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Staff
Written 15 January 2024
Does the tour offer vegitarian lunch at the winery
Written 12 November 2023
Hello Josie,
Yes we do.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Staff
Written 13 November 2023
Tinha uma confirmada e PAGA para o dia 08/11/2023, hoje simplesmente recebi um e-mail de cancelamento e agora não tem mais disponibilidade na data!! Nos planejamos e agora estamos sem reserva sem mais nem menos. Simplesmente inconformada!
Written 12 October 2023
Sorry that happened to you, Maybe check that you actually paid and not just reserved. I also reserved and forgot to pay luckily I rebooked straight away.
Written 13 October 2023
Hi, if I take the tour on a Sunday, will I be able to tour inside the Siena Cathedral? I've heard the the Siena Cathedral is closed to tours on Sundays due to mass celebration.
Also, what is the tour schedule? What time do we arrive and leave each town? Asking because I will take the tour in November, and want to know if it will be dark outside (night) by the time we arrive to Pisa.
Written 7 October 2023
Hello,
In November the cathedral in Siena will be closed on Sundays because of mass service. We suggest to book the tour a day during the week if you wish not to miss Siena Cathedral.
In winter the whole tour is shorter due to reduced daylight hours and we get to Pisa still with some daylight.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Team
Written 9 October 2023
Does anyone know the name of the winery?
Written 27 September 2023
The farm/winery was called Poggio Alloro, I enjoyed their wine, we ordered some to have shipped home. They had a promo that day with reduced prices, shipping was included with the total cost per bottle.
Written 28 September 2023
Hello, i am just wondering if this tour caters for people with a gluten free diet? Thanks
Written 27 September 2023
The meal provided is a small selection of meats and cheese with bread followed by a pasta dish so they may offer a different options but if you needed to avoid any trace of Gluten, I wouldn't recommend it or I would go for the option without lunch. We had people on our tour request the vegetarian option and the meal provided was quite paltry compared to everyone else's so I'm not sure how good a gluten free option would be.
Written 27 September 2023
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