From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class
Florence, Italy

From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class

Outty Ranking 75 4.4 · 769 traveler reviews11.5 hoursFrom €139
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Outty Ranking

75/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.4/5

Based on 769 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class worth booking?

From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class is a 11.5-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from €139 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 769 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
75 / 100
Rating
4.4/5 (769)
Duration
11.5 hours
From
€139 per person

Escape the bustle of Florence and discover the authentic beauty of Tuscany on this small-group countryside tour. Travel through rolling hills and vineyards as you visit the charming villages of Certaldo and Monteriggioni, far from the usual tourist paths. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class and learn how to prepare traditional Tuscan recipes, then sit down for a leisurely lunch accompanied by a guided tasting of local Chianti wines. Throughout the day, you’ll also have free time to explore, relax, and soak up the atmosphere of each location. Designed for travelers seeking a more relaxed and immersive experience, this tour blends culture, cuisine, and wine into one memorable day in the heart of Tuscany.

What you get

    About this experience

    Escape the bustle of Florence and discover the authentic beauty of Tuscany on this small-group countryside tour. Travel through rolling hills and vineyards as you visit the charming villages of Certaldo and Monteriggioni, far from the usual tourist paths. Enjoy a hands-on cooking class and learn how to prepare traditional Tuscan recipes, then sit down for a leisurely lunch accompanied by a guided tasting of local Chianti wines. Throughout the day, you’ll also have free time to explore, relax, and soak up the atmosphere of each location. Designed for travelers seeking a more relaxed and immersive experience, this tour blends culture, cuisine, and wine into one memorable day in the heart of Tuscany.

    What's included

    Included

    • 2 wine tastings included
    • Small group
    • Lunch
    • Self-guided tour of Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Certaldo and Monteriggioni
    • Visit to 2 famous wine estates in Monteriggioni and San Gimignano
    • Expert multilingual tour leader
    • Travel by minivan

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Castellina In Chianti

      Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time

      40 minutes here

    2. Monteriggioni

      Next, head to the medieval village of Monteriggioni for some free time to explore, take photos, and enjoy theTuscan hills.

      30 minutes here

    3. Agricola Poggio Ai Laghi

      Join a hands-on Tuscan cooking class and enjoy a traditional lunch with the dishes you prepare, made with fresh local ingredients. End your experience with a typical Tuscan dessert and dessert wine.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    4. San Gimignano

      Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Sunset

      60 minutes here

    5. Azienda Agricola San Quirico

      Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Wine, Guided tour, Free time, Wine tasting, Shopping, Sightseeing, Sunset

      75 minutes here

    6. Certaldo

      Visit Certaldo Alto: free time to walk the streets, snap photos, and browse artisan shops, plus a stop at the House of Boccaccio.

      40 minutes here

    7. Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

      See the authentic Tuscan countryside

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Florence

    Meet us at "Via dell' Oriuolo Piazza del Duomo" - at the intersection with Via del Proconsolo Please look for our assistant holding a panel advertising our tour.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Meet us at "Via dell' Oriuolo Piazza del Duomo" - at the intersection with Via del Proconsolo Please look for our assistant holding a panel advertising our tour.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, it, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    myTour in Italy

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Wine tastings take place in English, with your tour leader providing translation support when needed
    • The tour itinerary may change, but all tour stops will be visited
    • vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free alternatives are available upon request

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 769 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    769 verified traveler reviews for From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    528
    4 star
    127
    3 star
    59
    2 star
    28
    1 star
    27
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    mary_l · October 2025

    Caution-small tours may be canceled

    Five days prior it was canceled & we we’re put with a large group tour on a bus instead of the small group van tour. It included an additional stop at Pisa, which made it a very, very long day. The winery, Siena and SanGigmamo were lovely, but very short due to Piss which we did not book originally. Would have loved to enjoy the day as we planned, but unfortunately, our tour got canceled.

    Response from the operator: Dear Customer, We are sorry that the tour did not go as initially planned. Unfortunately, the tour you had originally booked could not be confirmed. We reached out to you and offered an alternative tour, which you accepted. We made sure to inform you in advance about the stops, and naturally, the itinerary was different from the original tour. We appreciate your understanding we have proposed you the tour and the choice was yours. Hope to welcome you again in another tour Best regards, My Tour In Italy

    via Viator

    Ash B · May 2025

    Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and wine tasting

    Perfect way to see Pisa from Florence. Siena cathedral was impressive, San Gimignano was beautiful and the surprise highlight! Marta, our guide, was lovely, caring, and very informative, and Andreas, our driver, drove safely and got us everywhere on time... Thank you to both of you!

    Response from the operator: Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Pisa trip, especially Siena Cathedral and San Gimignano. Marta and Andreas will be happy to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Best regards, My Tour In Italy.

    via Tripadvisor

    Allison_K · March 2025

    Cancelled

    I called the customer service when I got to the meeting point and no one was there, and they said it was cancelled so wasn't able to go :(

    Response from the operator: Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We understand how frustrating this must have been. Our team is looking into the issue. If you haven’t already been assisted, please let us know so we can help with a refund or alternative options. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, My Tour In Italy.

    via Viator

    Roving59734508371 · March 2025

    Lying Lyla

    First when we arrived in Siena and went to the church Lyla, our tour guide said instructions but didn’t say what the people in our group called the orange group have to meet up at or when to so 10 people including my family got left in a foreign city. Everyone had to pay for a taxi ride to the place we were supposed to go to eat at. When we told Lyla that she didn’t tell us when or where to meet she said that 2 families did get here from our group and that she did say that information but later one person from our group asked the families how they knew when and were to meet and both families said that they saw the green group leave so they just went with them because they also didn’t know, so she lied to us! Later 1 person was running late and she waited 10 minutes for them but for our group she only waited 5 minutes. So she was more worried about 1 person but not as much for a quarter of her group and she counted to make sure everyone was on the bus which is good but why not with us? The end result was no one got refunded for the taxi ride and we missed the first course for the place we went to eat at but now Lyla the tour guide is a family joke getting the nick name “lying Lyla”. This will be remembered for many years.

    Response from the operator: Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re sorry for the confusion and inconvenience during your tour. We understand the frustration caused by the lack of clear instructions and miscommunication.We’ll address this issue with our team to ensure better coordination in the future. Thank you for your feedback. Best regards, My Tour In Italy.

    via Tripadvisor

    Stephanie_C · November 2024

    Amazing experience!

    This tour was incredible! We had an amazing time in each city, and the winery was also fun and just a great experience. Marta and Ricardo were the best too. She explained the history of the area and gave us great suggestions for each town, and Ricardo got us to each destination safely. This was the best day of our Italy trip, and you should definitely book it!

    Response from the operator: Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible time on the tour and enjoyed each stop, including the winery. It's fantastic to know that Marta and Ricardo made your experience even more special, Marta's insights into the history and her recommendations, combined with Ricardo's safe and smooth driving, really helped make the day memorable. We’re so happy to hear that this was the highlight of your Italy trip. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future. Best regards, My Tour in Italy team.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    11.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Price range
    €139 to €159
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    269
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by myTour in Italy, who run 51 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.

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    Why this scores 75

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)58
    Review evidence (18% weight)88
    Booking momentum (14% weight)86
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)83
    Local standing (8% weight)16
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.

    How much does From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class cost?

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    Prices start at €139 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class take?

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    Plan for about 11.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.

    Is From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 769 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class?

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    Around 269 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 11.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Florence?

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    On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Florence?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Florence?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class?

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    Included: 2 wine tastings included; Small group; Lunch; Self-guided tour of Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Certaldo and Monteriggioni; and Visit to 2 famous wine estates in Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class?

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    Meet us at "Via dell' Oriuolo Piazza del Duomo" - at the intersection with Via del Proconsolo Please look for our assistant holding a panel advertising our tour. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class offered in?

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    It is offered in English, Italian and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Florence. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about From Florence: San Gimignano, Wine Tasting & Cooking Class?

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    Across 769 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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