Italy · Wine & Beer

OT Tuscany HALF-DAY Tour to the Chianti Wine Region: CHIANTI COLORS & FLAVORS

6 Hours Round trip from Florence Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit two wine estates in the heart of Chianti
  • 02 Taste 7 wines in total, including red and white varieties
  • 03 Enjoy regional products, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar tastings
  • 04 Walk through vineyards in the Tuscan countryside
  • 05 Learn about Chianti wine production in the cellars
  • 06 Relax among rolling hills, olive groves, and cypress trees
  • 07 Photo stop on a panoramic Chianti terrace

Escape Florence for an afternoon in the Chianti countryside, where rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves set the scene for a relaxed wine experience. Visit two wine estates in the heart of the region and discover how Chianti wines are produced, from cellar to tasting glass.

Along the way, enjoy guided tastings of red and white wines paired with regional products, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. With time to walk through the vineyards and take in panoramic Tuscan views, this half-day tour offers a flavorful introduction to one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions.

Escape Florence for an afternoon in the Chianti countryside, where rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves set the scene for a relaxed wine experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Florence, Chianti
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

A half-day tour of the Chianti wine region that includes two wine tastings and an escape through the vineyards

From Florence, discover the stunning Chianti Wine region and its rolling hills! Enjoy a relaxing experience in the renowned Tuscan countryside by escaping the crowds and noise of the city.

The first stop on your tour is a rustic Wine Estate in the middle of the vineyards. The owners will greet you and take you to their cellar where you can discover all the secrets of producing Chianti wine. You'll be treated to a delicious snack made with mouthwatering regional ingredients and olive oil. You will taste their premium "Chianti wine",  up to 3-4 different types of wines, both red and white, with the appetizers.

Our day is not yet finished. We will travel to another magical wine estate surrounded by vineyards, gentle hills, and olive trees. You will be able to sample up to four fine wines made in Chianti and more delicious appetizers. You will learn more about the wines from the wine estate's owners, and at the end of the day, you'll be a true expert on Chianti!

You can also take a stroll among the rolling hills, cypress trees, olive trees, and other picturesque features of the Tuscan countryside as you stroll through the vineyards and wine estates. Towards the end of the day, you will have the opportunity to snap lovely pictures to preserve this amazing experience on a panoramic Chianti terrace that has been handpicked just for you!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Florence 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round trip journey by fully-fitted GT Coach
  • Expert multilingual escort
  • Visit two wineries in the heart of Chianti and the Tuscan countryside
  • Walk through the vineyards
  • Tasting of 3-4 different types of wine in each cellar (white and red), 7 wines in total
  • Tasting of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and regional products to accompany wine tastings
  • Possibility to buy wine, oil, balsamic vinegar, and local products at advantageous prices

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Transportation to/from attractions not mentioned

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant traveler
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
  • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • In case of intolerance or allergies, alert us when booking and before the tour to avoid any inconvenience
  • Kindly note that if you are traveling with a group of friends but each of you makes a single booking, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to the same bus

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, IT
Tour start
Florence, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Florence.

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