Medieval Tour in Monteriggioni and Val d'Orcia from Florence

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US$48.53 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 17, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Florence

Duration

11 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Our first stop is Pienza, a charming Renaissance village located in the heart of the Val d'Orcia. Famous worldwide for its delicious Pecorino di Pienza, this stop is the perfect opportunity to stroll through picturesque streets and taste one of Tuscany’s most iconic cheeses.

After visiting Pienza, the tour continues to Montalcino, a medieval hill town internationally renowned for its prestigious wines, especially Brunello di Montalcino. Here you will have the opportunity to enjoy local wine tastings and traditional Tuscan products, experiencing the authentic flavors of the region.

The journey then takes us to Monteriggioni, one of the best-preserved fortified villages in Italy. Surrounded by impressive 13th-century defensive walls, this small medieval town is famous worldwide for inspiring settings in a popular video game where the protagonist battles the legendary Knights Templar. A dedicated museum is included in the tour experience.

What You Get

Transportation by bus with air-conditioned

Wi-Fi on board the bus

Expert multilingual escort (not for Transfer Only)

Meals

Pick up service at the hotel

anything that is not specifically present in the "Included Services" list

Good To Know

Maximum punctuality is recommended at each meeting points during the excursion. For the success of the tour, no waiting times are expected in case of delays by ustomers and no refunds will be granted
In order to reserve the seat also for children under 4 years of age, it is necessary to select the free rate 'children (0 - 3)' during the purchase phase.
From November 2, 2026, to March 21, 2027 Availability: Sundays Languages: Min. 2 people for English and Spanish / Min. 4 people for Portuguese
No refunds are given in case of delay at the meeting point at Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center
The tour involves walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Transfer time on board bus is already included in the total duration

What You’ll Experience

Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass By)

Tour leaves from Florence city centre in the early morning , to reach Pienza, Montalcino and Monteriggioni

Pienza

located on the crest of a hill overlooking the Val d'Orcia is a small town in Italy with only about 2,000 inhabitants, considered the "touchstone of Renaissance urbanism.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Il Duomo di Pienza (Pass By)

Built on the ancient church of Santa Maria, it designed to be placed scientifically in the main square of the village

Piazza Pio II (Pass By)

Visit the heart of this village around that was developped the ancient Walls

Palazzo Piccolomini (Pass By)

Situated next to the Cathedral, it is composed by 3 Floors, created in Pietraviva, a typical Tuscan stone used for buildings.

Montalcino

A mediaeval village in the heart of the Brunello wine region of about 6,000 inhabitants, is beautifully situated on a 567-meter-high hill in the famous Val d'Orcia

2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Fortezza di Montalcino (Pass By)

The fortress has a new structure for the time of its construction as it had a pentagonal plan as opposed to the square plan adopted by the fortifications of a previous era. The fortress has a tower at each corner.

Palazzo dei Priori (Pass By)

The Palace constitutes one of the most typical elements of the village. Built in the 13th-14th century, it has a high crenellated tower and a portico with lowered vaults where there is a 16th-century statue of Cosimo I dei Medici. On the façade and on the side facing the square it features numerous heraldic coats of arms of the podestà families who have governed the city over the centuries. The urban evolution of the village forced the building into the alleys of the center, depriving it of its original public space.

Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni, the small fortified village with walls dating back to 1200 AD which you can travel for an unprecedented immersive experience

1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Via Alighieri

Visit Templar Knights Museum, the perfetc way to totally immerse yourself in the Medieval world with authentich historical armours.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance) (Pass By)

Come back in the evening at the same point in the city center

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center (meeting point tourist assistance), Piazza della Stazione, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50123

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Meeting point: 20 minutes before the start of the tour at our Sightseeing Experience Visitor Center located inside the Santa Maria Novella train station in the ticket hall

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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Reviews

4.7

based on 75 reviews

(Viator)

Chill, well-paced day trip to Toscana

September 07, 2026

Lovely trip with a very pleasant pace. Enough time in each city to explore and enjoy on your own. Wine tasting in Montalcino is a very lovely touch, set in the walls of a medieval fortress. Our gui...read more

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CELEBRATING MY RETIREMENT IN ITALY

August 17, 2026

It was a great experience and everything was done 100%. No delays occurred and the guide Andrea very friendly and attentive. We were very happy with the tour

(TripAdvisor)

Would’ve been better with a different tour guide perhaps

July 24, 2026

We had to walk 5-10 minutes from the meetup point to the bus which is just useful to know. This would’ve been a lot better of an experience had it not been for the heat so take this review with a g...read more