
From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 25 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch worth booking?
From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch is a 4-hour experience in San Gimignano, Italy, from $171 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 25 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (25)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $171 per person
What a better gift for your lover or best friend than visit Tuscany on board of a convertible Tuk Tuk for 2 to explore the rolling hills of Tuscany together with our driving guide. If you are staying in San Gimignano or nearby, don't miss the opportunity to visit the off the beaten surrounding area on board of this fun & old fashioned car. Take in the sights and sounds of Tuscany, see the rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves and enjoy an unforgettable light lunch with wine tasting in a fascinating location.
What you get
About this experience
What a better gift for your lover or best friend than visit Tuscany on board of a convertible Tuk Tuk for 2 to explore the rolling hills of Tuscany together with our driving guide. If you are staying in San Gimignano or nearby, don't miss the opportunity to visit the off the beaten surrounding area on board of this fun & old fashioned car. Take in the sights and sounds of Tuscany, see the rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves and enjoy an unforgettable light lunch with wine tasting in a fascinating location.
What's included
Included
- Photos stops on scenic points on the Chianti area
- Opportunity to buy and ship genuine local products
- Wine & Olive oil tasting at the local winery
- Tuk tuk ride through the rolling hills of Tuscany
- Info & Tips from our local tour leader
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuity to the tour leader
What you'll see and do
Welcome & Departure: Your local guide will greet you and introduce you to the charming Ape Calessino (Tuk Tuk), your open-air ride for the day. Once everyone is ready, set off towards the rolling Chianti hills, leaving the bustle behind as you slip into postcard-perfect Tuscany. Travel along quiet country roads lined with vineyards, elegant cypress trees, and rustic farmhouses. The slow pace of the Tuk Tuk allows you to soak in the sounds, scents, and colors of the countryside. Your driving local guide will stop along way at scenic spots for photos and breathtaking memories. At the stops you will enjoy learning info about Tuscany, the local traditions and products typical of the area.
100 minutes here
Tuscany
Winery Visit & Tuscan Lunch: Stop at a local winery in the Chianti Colli Senesi for getting to know the property & the family owners. Taste up to 5 wines including the famous Vernaccia white wine, Chianti, Super Tuscan wines. Enjoy also an authentic Tuscan lunch with Antipasti Toscani (bruschetta, pecorino cheese, Tuscan cured meat), some Lasagna with truffle oil, traditional Ribolita bread Soup and Cantuccini biscuits as dessert. Here you will learn how to recognize the different flavours and develop your taste buds with a passionate wine producer.
90 minutes here
Sant'Appiano
Return Journey: Reboard your Tuk Tuk for the final leg of your adventure. As you wind back through olive groves and vineyard-covered hills, enjoy the fresh country air and open views that make Tuscany so unforgettable.
45 minutes here
End of Experience: Return back, with a heart full of joy, new stories to tell, and a camera full of memories.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
San Gimignano
We meet on Via di San Gimignano, at the "Bivio Volterra" bus stop, located right next to the roundabout that connects to Via Baccanella.
Meeting point
San Gimignano
We meet in Poggibonsi at our Tuscany on Wheels office located on Strada di Sant'Appiano 9i, in Barberino Tavarnelle, right at the Poggibonsi Nord exit on the Firenze–Siena speedway (only 12 km from San Gimignano). Free parking is available, or you may request a paid pick-up in advance.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We meet on Via di San Gimignano, at the "Bivio Volterra" bus stop, located right next to the roundabout that connects to Via Baccanella.
Ends at
We meet in Poggibonsi at our Tuscany on Wheels office located on Strada di Sant'Appiano 9i, in Barberino Tavarnelle, right at the Poggibonsi Nord exit on the Firenze–Siena speedway (only 12 km from San Gimignano). Free parking is available, or you may request a paid pick-up in advance.
Options you can book
Regular from Tuscany on Wheels
Shared Tour: The tour may be combined with participants from our vespa tour. Select the private option to ensure exclusivity. Starting point: Tuscany on Wheels - Tours in & from San Gimignano, Strada di Sant' Appiano, 9/i, 50028 Barberino Tavarnelle FI, Italy
Private from Tuscany on Wheels
Private Tour: from Tuscany on Wheels office, Strada di Sant’ Appiano 9/i, Barberino Tavarnelle ( FI ). Starting point: Tuscany on Wheels - Tours in & from San Gimignano, Strada di Sant' Appiano, 9/i, 50028 Barberino Tavarnelle FI, Italy
Private from San Gimignano
Private Tour : from San Gimignano. Meet us at Bivio Volterra, at the Bus Stop, in Via S. Gimignano, San Gimignano. Starting point: Bivio Volterra, 53037 San Gimignano, Province of Siena, Italy
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 2 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Italy on a Budget tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note the vehicle is approved to carry only two people + driver. No extra seats are available and max weight is 220 kg.
- The Regular tour from Tuscany on Wheels office in Barberino Tavarnelle ( FI ) is combined with our Tuscany vespa tour
- On cold days we recommend bringing a light jacket to stay comfortable in case of wind.
- Weather & Cancellation Policy: The Tuk Tuk tour operates as scheduled in light rain. If weather conditions worsen, including heavy rain or strong winds, and the tour cannot be safely operated by Tuk Tuk, the experience may be provided using an alternative vehicle, subject to availability on the day of the tour.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great trip, tasty food & wine, lovely guide
Alessandro is a super friendly and knowledgeable guide! He told us a lot about the local area and was a wonderful tour guide - thank you! Lunch was lovely, with three glasses of wine. The Tuktuk was really fun and we stopped to hear about some of the history.
Response from the operator: We’re glad you had such a fun time on your Tuk Tuk tour with Alessandro, Helena! He knows the area inside out, so it’s lovely to hear you enjoyed learning more about the local history from him. Great to hear you liked the lunch and Tuscan wines, too! Hopefully, we’ll have you with us again one day!
via Tripadvisor
Sunny tuktuk tour + wine experience
We had a wonderful trip, we learned about the vineyards, how Olive oil is made, what the difference between extra Olive oil and normal,... The guide also made some beautiful pics of us. The visit to the winery was also very nice and tasty to do. Definitely recommend it!
Response from the operator: Chelsea, it sounds like you had such a lovely day discovering the Tuscan countryside with our guide Domenico! We’re really happy you enjoyed learning more about the local products and that the winery visit was such a nice part of the tour too. It’s also great that you came away with some beautiful photos from the day. Thank you so much for the recommendation, and we’d love to have you back with us again!
via Tripadvisor
Guide and tour of Tuscany was great-aggresive wine sales pitch lunch not so much
Alexandro our tuk tuk guide was wonderful and rode us through Tuscany in an "Ape" ( ah-pay) Piaggio tuk tuk and we learned many interersting things about the area and had wonderful photo ops. He also acted as the guide for three riders on the company's Vespa tour who followed behind us. The not so great thing with this tour was nothing to do with Alex - it was supposed to be a visit to a winery with lunch but turned out to be a fairly high pressure very prescribed wine tasting paired with a series of food courses with a wine order and shipping form put in front of us early with repeated suggestions we buy wine to be shipped home. It was not what we expected at all..our guide was replaced by an employee of the winery and we didnt see Alex again for 2 hrs. Was no tour of winery. So the 2 hrs of the tour with Alex was great but the winery visit and lunch not so much
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Alessandro and exploring the Tuscan countryside with him. He’ll be very pleased to know that his stories and guidance made such a good impression. At the winery, our guests are looked after by the winery’s own sommelier, who knows their wines in the greatest detail. We really appreciate your comments about how that part of the visit felt and will share them directly with the winery so they can take them into account for our future guests. We’d be very happy to welcome you back for another day with us in Tuscany!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tuk Tuk Adventure
Alessandro was the best tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a blast and would LOVE to do it again. We were sad when the trip ended. Tuk tuk was in great conditions and was so much fun seeing the country in an unique way. Would recommend 1000%.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that your tour leader Alessandro made the experience so enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly personality. It’s wonderful that you had such a great time exploring the countryside by Tuk Tuk and found it to be such a fun and unique way to see Tuscany. Your enthusiastic recommendation means a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure!
via Tripadvisor
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an enjoyable tuk-tuk ride trough tuscany with Alexandro
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tuk-tuk ride through Tuscany with your tour leader Alessandro. We will be sure to share your kind words with him, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $171 to $255
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Italy on a Budget tours, who run 18 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 71.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Gimignano.
How much does From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $171 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Gimignano usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 4 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 San Gimignano is not rushed.
Is From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Gimignano, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch?
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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 San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch?
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Around 9 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 San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch 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 San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano?
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On Outty we rank every San Gimignano experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Wine and food tasting in an organic family winery, Tuscan Cooking Class, Tuscany Wine Tour: 2 Wineries & Chianti from San Gimignano. 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 San Gimignano?
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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 San Gimignano?
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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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch?
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Included: Photos stops on scenic points on the Chianti area; Opportunity to buy and ship genuine local products; Wine & Olive oil tasting at the local winery; Tuk tuk ride through the rolling hills of Tuscany; and Info & Tips from our local tour leader. Not included: Gratuity to the tour leader. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch?
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We meet on Via di San Gimignano, at the "Bivio Volterra" bus stop, located right next to the roundabout that connects to Via Baccanella. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch offered in?
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It is offered in English and Italian. 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 San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch?
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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.
What happens to From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch?
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Across 25 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for From San Gimignano: Tuscany Wine tour by Tuk Tuk with Lunch?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Regular from Tuscany on Wheels, Private from Tuscany on Wheels, Private from San Gimignano. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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