Wine, Gelato & Cheese in San Gimignano from Florence [MAX 8pp]

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Wine, Gelato & Cheese in San Gimignano from Florence [MAX 8pp]

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10 meals
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Private Experience
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Think about the morning. The other tours are already stressed — a taxi across the city, then a coach full of faces they'll never see again. You? You're still finishing your cappuccino when I pull up at your hotel. Just you, me, and a Mercedes van heading out through the cypress hills to San Gimignano.


We get there early, before the crowds wake the place up , I walk in with you. That long line at Dondoli the two-time Gelato World Champion? You skip it. Yours is already in your hand.


Then down into a cellar from the 1400s at Forme d'Arte, where you taste pecorino the way it's meant to taste. And while the standard tours are already heading back to Florence, your day is just getting good: Cantina Torciano — 8+ wines, the estate's own oils and vinegars, and a full Tuscan dinner. Antipasto to dolce. All of it.


Door to door. No buses. No lines.


Hold your spot now. Change your mind any time up to 24 hours before, and I'll give you every euro back.

What You Get

Private transportation
Hotel pickup & drop-off (Mercedes van) — No taxi, no meeting point, no bus with 50 strangers. Your driver comes to your door while you're still finishing your cappuccino.
Other drivers dump you at the gate and vanish. Yours walks in with you, showing you the best spots
Meals
Food included — a full Tuscan dinner on the evening tour (antipasto to dolce), a Tuscan antipasto on the morning tour
Gratuities
Gratuities: Tips for your professional driver and local hosts are not included. While not mandatory, they are a standard way to show appreciation for exceptional service.

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Tuscany

Leave the crowds behind as your private Mercedes van winds through the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Cypress-lined roads, golden vineyards, and stone farmhouses unfold beyond your window — the Tuscany you've always pictured, finally real. Sit back, relax, and let the landscape do the talking.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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San Gimignano

San Gimignano: 14 stone towers rise above the Val d'Elsa. Walk brick alleys to Piazza della Cisterna’s octagonal well. See 14th-century frescoes inside the Collegiata. Taste cold Vernaccia white wine and local red saffron. Our Mercedes van climbs these Tuscan hills for 8 guests. This UNESCO site preserves medieval walls, paved squares, and heavy iron gates. No tour buses; just granite steps, ancient oak doors, and the scent of pressed grapes.
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Forme d'Arte - Formaggi

Now, roll up your sleeves because you’re not just spectators today—you are the cheesemakers. We’re using 100% raw sheep’s milk from these hills. You will personally add the rennet, stir the cauldron, and break the curd with your own hands. It’s a physical, ancient process that hasn't changed in centuries. The best part? After the work, we’ll taste the results paired with local honey and wine. It’s the most authentic way to actually 'touch' Tuscan history. Ready to get your hands messy?
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano (Pass By)

Discover during your free time the main cathedral of the town
4

Torre Grossa (o Torre del palazzo del Podesta)

During your free time you will be able to reach the top of the highest tower in town
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
5

Gelateria Dondoli

Step into Gelateria Dondoli, the two-time Gelato World Champion, in the heart of medieval San Gimignano. While everyone else waits 20 or 30 minutes in line, you'll walk straight past the crowd — your tasting is already included. Just savor it under the ancient towers, no queue, no rush.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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Tuscany

We're now driving through the Chianti hills. Look out the windows: those are the Sangiovese vineyards used for Chianti wine. You’ll also see plenty of olive groves and typical cypress trees along the way. It’s the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the view from the van.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Tenuta Torciano

At Cantina Torciano you'll taste more than eight different wines, including the noble Chianti, paired with a full Tuscan dinner: antipasto, primo, secondo, and dessert, all included. You'll also sample estate olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, straight from the source. It's not a tasting — it's a long, unhurried Tuscan table, the way it's meant to be. Note: This is the experience when you choose the Evening Tour. During the Morning Tour (departure at 8:00), the winery stop features a wine tasting paired with estate olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and a Tuscan antipasto.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Piazza dei Cavalleggeri
Piazza dei Cavalleggeri, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT
Piazza Adua
Piazza Adua, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50123
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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5.0
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This American tried REAL Italian wine and was life-changing
August 17, 2026

I never write long reviews but I have to write out this experience. Before I share my full story, COME HUNGRY bc you will be fed and youbwill not want to waste an ounce of the food or wine. While ...read more

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Greatest wine tour ever
August 17, 2026

My wife will write the actual review, but this was the best tour experience of my live.

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Amazing Tuscany Adventure
July 26, 2026

David was great! We had an amazing time visiting San Gimignano, tasting cheese, shopping, and having gelato. Our trip was highlighted by our visit to Tenuta Torciano winery. Beautiful setting, awes...read more

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Amazing experience!!
June 14, 2026

Gabriele is incredible! He is so knowledgeable and his pacing of the tour and cheese selections were amazing. We had an amazing time and would definitely rebook on another trip to Italy

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A must do day trip from Florence with excellent guide!
June 14, 2026

Gabriele was an excellent guide! He was super knowledgeable about the history of Tuscany and about the cheese, wine and gelato we tasted. He was also flexible, allowed for plenty of free time at ...read more

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